Artist Bio
Rylei Franks is a PNW Singer-Songwriter Bringing Heartfelt Acoustic Music to the Northwest and Beyond.
Rylei Franks is a rising voice in the Pacific Northwest music scene and continues to make waves with a powerful blend of heartfelt songwriting, dynamic performances, and authentic storytelling.
Recognized by the community and industry alike, Rylei Franks has been voted one of the Top 5 Best Musical Acts in the Wenatchee World’s “Best of the Wenatchee Valley” awards for 3 of the last 4 years. His talent first gained statewide recognition in 2014 when he was named Washington’s Top-Voted Acoustic Artist in the Vans Warped Tour Battle of the Bands.
Adding to his credibility, Rylei was mentored by the late Bonnie Guitar, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame producer and artist known for her groundbreaking influence on American music. This mentorship instilled in him a commitment to both craft and performance, shaping him into the artist he is today.
With a sound rooted in acoustic storytelling yet versatile enough to captivate a wide range of audiences, he has built a reputation for creating a genuine connection with listeners. Whether performing intimate solo sets or energizing festival crowds, his music resonates with honesty, passion, and a timeless appeal.
Music wise:
With over 2 hours of originals and 3 hours of covers, he can tailor his sound to the venue. His music ranges from heartfelt originals to soulful vocals with a folk/rock edge, and crowd-pleasing covers.
Renowned artists he's worked with:
Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, This Wild Life, Secondhand Serenade, Carson Allen (escape the fate guitarist), Jesse Lawson (sleeping with sirens guitarist) Metro Station (Miley Cyrus brother), Dylan Jacobson, Ryan Cabrera, and Bonnie Guitar.
Radio station:
99.3 KDRM (Moses Lake), Eburgradio.org/ Americana Live (Ellensburg Community Radio), Hard Rock Cafe Radio (The station that plays in the restaurant), Spotify, I-Tunes, Amazon Music.
Press
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http://www.bloggingthegoodlife.com/arts/song-of-rylei-with-a-good-woman-and-heartfelt-lyrics-can-success-be-far-away/?fbclid=IwAR3Q7TZaTsU27AdW0tekhRXRHkhtGG3Ui6H2zZkudOUlHFN2IZyFtdkyi14
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https://vm.today/stories/album-release-by-local-musician-rylei-franks
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https://www.wenatcheeworld.com/go/rylei-franks-new-album-features-more-depth-pop-punk-vocals/article_363be126-817e-11e9-b225-430adfcc7917.html
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