Guitarist and singer-songwriter Ryley Walker will play 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Bishop to promote his new album, “Golden Sings That Have Been Sung,” according to a press release from Secretly Group. The Illinois native’s show in Bloomington will be the third stop on his tour.
This is his third album, which Walker released Aug. 19 and started recording just after he returned from touring for his album “Primrose Green.” “Primrose Green,” earned much critical acclaim and “Golden Sings That Have Been Sung” has received similar praise so far.
Fellow Chicagoan and former Wilco band member LeRoy Bach produced the album. While still in his teens, Walker frequented several improv nights of which Bach was the host at a venue called Whistler.
In terms of subject matter, the album is a collection of songs shaped by his return to Chicago and his most formative musical memories, according to the Bishop’s website. Some songs were also influenced by Chicago musical acts such as Tortoise.
Katie Chrisco
