BIO

Dylan Barnett is a Chicago based guitarist, composer, songwriter, and producer whose eclectic involvement in a variety of genres sets him apart from the average musician. With an extensive background in everything from jazz, rock, funk, and blues, Dylan's musical style refuses to be confined to a single genre, and instead embraces a mixture of all the music that inspires him. In addition to his skills as a guitarist, he is an experienced composer and producer who has been involved heavily in the writing and recording process of numerous albums.

Having recently graduated from the Depaul University School of Music with a BA in Jazz Studies, Dylan has studied with some of Chicago’s best working jazz musicians such as Dennis Carroll, Mike Allemana, and Bob Palmieri. Dylan also studied under the tutelage of Dana Hall for two years as a part of the university’s Jazz Workshop, in addition to being involved in numerous combos. Dylan can be seen around the city and surrounding suburbs performing jazz music in local restaurants, bars, and art galleries.  

Dylan leads two bands at the moment: the DB3 Organ Trio and Tall Tale Radio. With the organ trio, Dylan teamed up with good friends and collaborators Devin Wessels and Julian Merluzzi to play classic funk and soul tunes in this stripped down setting. Fusing together the songwriting of legends past with the years of experience playing improvised music, the band is known for its high energy and soulful performances. With Tall Tale Radio, Dylan showcases his skills as a singer-songwriter and producer. The band recently released its debut album which Dylan wrote, produced, recorded, and arranged all nine tracks, in addition to being the lead singer, guitar player, and sometimes even the bass player. Seven of the nine tracks were mixed by himself, showcasing his skills as a producer and engineer.

As a sideman, Dylan regularly rehearses and preforms with local singers Sophia Cruz and Gabby Henderson. Dylan is also a member of the 312 Chicago Wedding Band.