“Riley's music draws elements from Indian and African modes and rhythms, Western classical music, jazz, and flamenco, without ever sounding cliché. Riley demonstrates that he's an effortless distiller of prevailing influences” The Wire

Prepare to be swept away by the energy and sheer musicality of this phenomenal trio. Gyan Riley is a true original, a one-man melting pot who effortlessly fuses classical and jazz traditions with Indian ragas, Flamenco, and complex Balkan harmonies. He also plays a mean guitar: watch out for the impeccable chops, bright yet warm tone and razor-sharp articulation (Steve Reich no less is among his admirers). Like his father Terry Riley - the “godfather of minimalism”, who influenced everyone from Philip Glass and Brian Eno to The Who - Riley is also a talented composer who's constantly pushing the boundaries. Not bad for someone who only picked up the guitar after winning it in a raffle aged 12!

On this tour Riley is joined by violinist/violist Timb Harris, best known for his electrifying shows with the Middle Eastern rock band Secret Chiefs 3, and Ches Smith, a stalwart of the New York cutting edge music scene who's performed with a wide variety of experimental rock bands and jazz ensembles including Marc Ribot, Trevor Dunn's Trio-Convulsant and Beat Circus. For this tour the trio will be playing mainly original compositions from Gyan's recent album Melismantra with room made for improvisational solos, allowing for plenty of unexpected twists and turns.

On tour
Friday 20th The Dock Carrick-On-Shannon more here »
Saturday 21st Courthouse Arts Centre Tinahely more here »
Sunday 22nd Wexford Arts Centre Wexford more here »
Tuesday 24th Mermaid Arts Centre Bray more here »
Thursday 26th Dolan's Upstairs Limerick more here »
Friday 27th Solstice Arts Centre Navan more here »
Saturday 28th Tuar Ard Arts Centre Moate more here »
Sunday 1st March The Source Arts CentreThurles more here »
Monday 2nd March Linenhall Arts Centre Castlebar more here »
Tuesday 3rd March Coach House Dublin Castle more here »