Ryley Walker (US) Solo Performance

Following his sold out Brighton show earlier this year, we're pleased to welcome Ryley Walker to the legendary Con Club in Lewes.

Walker is an accomplished  American singer-songwriter and fingerstyle guitarist who began his career after moving from Illinois’ provincial town of Rockford, and settling into Chicago’s independent scene. His recordings run the gamut from folk to rock to experimental music.

Having toured with the likes of Richard Thompson, and with a supporting slot for Dinosaur Jr. forthcoming—as well as a tremendous Bert Jansch tribute show behind him, wherein his hero Anne Briggs called him the ‘c word’—Walker has rubbed shoulders with the very best.

While, in the past, his desire to be as great as his influences may have dogged and hindered him from bringing his own personality to his music, now, Walker’s music is undeniably his. A mix of Twitter and sobriety may be partially responsible. “Music is an exciting thing I get to do because I’m alive and well. I take every opportunity I’m given very seriously; I’ve gotta pay tribute to that by staying alive and being as good to the people who love me as I can,” he said.

 

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