Ryley Walker, exploring new sounds

From Chicago, Ryley Walker, exploring new sounds, sung in a deep voice and matches various oft-referenced folk-rock and plain folk styles until they become totally crisp.

When and why did you start playing? 

At 12 years old. I was bored and wasn’t good at skateboarding, so guitar was the next best thing.

What was the first tune(s) you learned? 

Led zeppelin - Going to California

Which famous musicians do you admire? Why? 

Hm..like mega famous? I suppose David Crosby because he is most likely an alien God sent here to uncover all of America's deepest conspiracies and I admire that.

Describe your first instrument. Other instruments. 

Shit knockoff of a Stratocaster that I eventually smashed to pieces.

What are your fondest musical memories? In your house? In your neighbourhood or town? 

Going through garage sales and finding floyd records at a very young age.

Who are your favorite musicians? Groups? CD’s? 

John Martyn - Bless The Weather.

Do you get nervous before a performance or a competition? 

Just a bit tipsy.

Something that you would like to say to the audience…

send your cash to Dead Oceans Records and buy my new long player on March 3.

Saturday 18 of April at Sebright Arm