Tyler K. C. Rines

Lead Guitarist, Session Musician, and Lifelong Blues Student in New England

Tyler K. C. Rines

Lead Guitarist, Session Musician, and Lifelong Blues Student in New England

Session Guitarist specializing in Chicago and Delta Blues, Psychedelic Rock, Afrobeat, Motown, Funk, and Soul. However, I can accompany and support any genre – so long as it GROOVES.

Folks often ask: so here's the scoop – the K. & C. stand for “Kansas City.” I've never been, but Dad was a big Royals fan. I'm proud of my middle name. It's the birthplace of Jump Blues.

The strat pictured is Mary, my Grandmother's main axe. She learned to play late in life and spent her last two decades singing and playing at church and in her community. Gram and Hendrix were my first Guitar Heroes.

My playing is pure passion. One fundamental truth I've learned in this life is I stand taller with a guitar in my hands. Currently 3,378 / 10,000 hours into my improvising journey.

Let's make music together – available for:

- Studio Sessions
- Songwriting
- Guitar Tracking
- Short Sideman Gigs (rhythm or lead)
- Long Sideman Gigs (supporting your tour)

  • Education
    • Keene State College
    • James Madison University