Ryan Lee Crosby

With the start of 2022, I find myself returning to the idea of cycles. Part of this reflection includes considering what attracts us to music and how sound creates meaning in our lives, as both listeners and musicians. 

We might…

It was an inspiring weekend in Memphis. On Friday, I played live on the air both at Radio Memphis and also at WYXR. On Saturday, I played two sets at the Green Room at Crosstown Arts (one solo and one…

Brand new song premiere at American Blues Scene:

"Ryan Lee Crosby traveled from his native Boston to Memphis, TN to record his upcoming album, the dirty, electric Winter Hill Blues. With a street date of June 14th, 2022 via…

This fall, I will be traveling to Bentonia and Memphis for two very special shows:

Friday, September 24th for the Blue Front Cafe 73rd Anniversary Party with Jimmy "Duck" Holmes.

Saturday, October 9th I will be opening for Jimmy "Duck"…

Thanks to Jim Beaugez for the shoutout in his fine new article on Jimmy "Duck" Holmes and the legacy of the Bentonia Blues. Read it here in the Smithsonian Magazine.

"Holmes has lately taken on the role of educator, lecturing…

Pleased to share this article I wrote about the Bentonia blues for the Music Maker Relief Foundation. It took some time and a lot of love.

"A Tiny Town With a Global Presence"

Read it here.

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