Ryley Walker (born July 21, 1989) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Rockford, Illinois. Walker began his career in Chicago's independent music scene after moving there in the early 2010s, releasing several cassette EPs and a vinyl EP. In 2014, he released his debut album for the Tompkins Square label, and followed it early in 2015 with Primrose Green released on Dead Oceans. Backing musicians Walker employed on Primrose Green include several noted Chicago jazz and experimental musicians such as Fred Lonberg-Holm.
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We welcome all styles of music, comedy, spoken word, poetry, and more to take the stage every Wednesday on the Terrace.
The Lower 5th shares their unique blend of Americana, which they simply call "Midwestern Soul."
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