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JSR_0019 (2)Lorin Drexler (aka Loryn) is an American poet, musician, songwriter, performer, music producer, teaching/coaching artist, and novelist. Rooted in the windy city of Chicago and currently residing in Mesa, Arizona, he has worked and lived in various US cities coast to coast. Experimental in nature, provocative in metaphor, and mellifluous in sound, art truly is the ritual of his practices.

Writing freelance poetry at the age of 15 began the footwork of his projections and aspirations to create sound. Having an interest in lyrical poetry, his desire progressed to songwriting and learning guitar. At 18, Lorin formed his transitory first band, The Screaming Poets. Shortly after, while attending Columbia College Chicago for creative writing, he organized another project called Satori. This group featured an accoutrement of musicians and styles over the course of its existence. From indie-folk to punkish hard rock to downtempo electronica, it was its own versatile caravan.

Post-Satori and a plethora of songs later, his interest in the world of engineering and electronic music production began while working with a friend producer/DJ. He became acquainted with various elements of music software and hardware and started building his own production suite. The electronica artist Loryn (www.loryn.net) was born within this process. Over the years, this method of designing music developed into a unique cohesion of computer production with organic guitar songwriting.

Furthering his advancement in the technological arts, Lorin attended SAE Institute located in New York City, and graduated at the top of his class. After completing the program he continued on his path as a music artist, writing, performing, and publishing four original studio albums and one single.

Under Loryn, in 2011, he began releasing monthly newsletters to his fans and subscribers. In addition to artist updates, his passion for writing crept in and became part of the newsletters. In 2015, he compiled the newsletters into a novel anthology of poetry, prose, and flash fiction called Re-edit (available now on Amazon: www.amazon.com/author/lorindrexler). Shortly after this, he began receiving publication for his work as well as being inducted into Poets & Writers, which is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization serving creative writers: www.pw.org/content/lorin_drexler.

Continuing on his creative journey, while freelancing as a music teacher and music producer on the Big Island of Hawaii in 2017, Lorin begin developing a blog website (thanks to a few conversations with a friend/drummer/business coach in a band he was producing). He decided to name his blog Gen Society (www.gensociety.com) based on a series of synchronous experiences affiliated with a novel he has in the works called Genesis. After many trials trying to figure out what to do with Gen Society, resorting to his first love, Lorin finally settled on it being an art space blog for visual art & poetry collaborations.

Most recently, after moving in 2018 to the Mesa Artspace Lofts in Mesa, Arizona, Lorin has been offering teachings of his creative skillsets independently through his business and through a series of classes and workshops at various institutions in Arizona. To name a few, he has been working with the Mesa Arts Center, Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing at ASU, Edna Vihel Arts Center, North Valley Regional Library, Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, Arizona Empowerment Scholarship Program, Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation, and Music & Arts.

As a performer, Loryn has played alongside artists such as Local H and Rusted Root frontman, Michael Glabicki. He has played multiple music festivals and parades, venues like the extravagant Art Institute of Chicago and the Double Door, and worked with avant-garde theatre giants, Collaboraction, as outsourced musical talent. As a music producer, Loryn has released four studio albums and one single, all currently distributed worldwide. In addition to his repertoire as a music artist, Lorin has produced other artists such as Chase Makai from Nahko and Medicine for the People, Ammon & Lia out of Utah, and the Beach Road Band in Hawaii. As a poet & fiction writer, Lorin’s work has appeared in tNY Press, LitroNY, Vine Leaves Literary Journal, Apocrypha and Abstractions, Maudlin House, and others. Lorin was also an awarded recipient in the 2019 Tempe Writing Contest.

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Happy @makemusicday (and Father's Day)! In partici Happy @makemusicday (and Father's Day)! In participation with @makemusicdayphx, I'll release three live recordings of original music from 2-4pm. The first song will air at 2, the next at 3, and the last at 4.

See you then!

#MakeMusicDay #MakeMusicDayPHX #ArtlinkPHX
Join me right here (IG) on Sunday, June 21 for @ma Join me right here (IG) on Sunday, June 21 for @makemusicday. My segment will be included in the Phoenix chapter of the global event.

I'll release three live recordings of original music from 2-4pm. The first song will air at 2pm, the next at 3pm, and the last at 4pm.

Hope to see you there!

#MakeMusicDay #MakeMusicDayPHX #ArtlinkPHX
Sending peace and love to everyone out there... Jo Sending peace and love to everyone out there... Join us for the worldwide celebration, @makemusicday, on June 21. I'll be participating in the Phoenix chapter (virtually). To learn more about the event or if you're interested in participating visit: @artlink_phoenix (hosting the Phoenix chapter) or http://www.makemusicday.org.

#MakeMusicDay #MakeMusicDayPHX #ArtlinkPHX
Thank you for the spot @voyagephoenixmag http://v Thank you for the spot @voyagephoenixmag

http://voyagephoenix.com/interview/meet-lorin-drexler-gen-society-mesa/

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Come join us in Spring at the Pyle Center for a Be Come join us in Spring at the Pyle Center for a Beginner Ukulele class or the new Ukulele Club, both beginning in a few short weeks. 
Follow the link below to register: https://apm.activecommunities.com/tempeopportunities/Activity_Search

#ukulele #uku #ukulelelove #ukuleleplayer #ukulelesongs #ukuleles #ukulelemusic #classes #artscenter
Hi Friends and Writers: Just sending you a friend Hi Friends and Writers:

Just sending you a friendly reminder about a creative writing workshop I'll be hosting this Sunday @bookmansmesa. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Where: Bookmans Entertainment Exchange1056 S Country Club Dr.Mesa, AZ 85210

When: Monday, March 9th —  8-9 PM

Bring: A notebook and your beautiful selves... #bookmansentertainmentexchange #creativewriting #writing #poetry #fiction #writerslife #writer #bookmansmesa #bookmans
Hi Friends and Ukulele Players: Just sending you Hi Friends and Ukulele Players:

Just sending you a reminder about two Ukulele Workshops this Saturday @bookmansnw and @bookmansmidtown. They are free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

FIRST WORKSHOP
WHERE: BOOKMANS NORTHWEST (3733 W Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85741)
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 7
11 AM - 12 PM

SECOND WORKSHOP
WHERE: BOOKMANS MIDTOWN (3330 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85716)
WHEN: SATURDAY, MARCH 7
3 PM - 4 PM

Also, if you haven't already done so and you're interested, please join the new Facebook Group (if we're not friends, friend me so I can invite you: https://www.facebook.com/lorinwaynedrexler), Ukulele Club AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/731150837312599/), for installments on the new collective of ukulele players and club meetups. This is a group for all new players interested in keeping up with the ukulele and finding others to share music with.

Hope to see you there!

Yours,
Lorin

#bookmanstucson #bookmansentertainmentexchange #bookmansmidtown #bookmansnw #ukulele #ukulelelove #ukulelesongs #ukuleleplayer #ukulelemusic
Hi Friends and Writers: Just sending you a friend Hi Friends and Writers:

Just sending you a friendly reminder about a creative writing workshop I'll be hosting this Sunday @bookmansmesa. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
1056 S Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85210

When:
Sunday, February 23rd —  4-5 PM

Bring:
A notebook and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

Yours,
Lorin

#creativewriting #writing #writer #writerslife #poetry #poet #poetslife #gensociety #bookmansentertainmentexchange
Hi Friends and Ukulele Players: Just sending you Hi Friends and Ukulele Players:

Just sending you a reminder about the Ukulele Jam Session this Saturday @bookmansphoenix. It's free and open to the community, so feel free to drop by!

Also, if you haven't already done so and you're interested, please join the new Facebook Group, Ukulele Club AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/731150837312599/), for installments on the new collective of ukulele players and club meetups in the valley. This is a group for all levels of ukulele players interested in keeping up with the ukulele and finding others to share music with.

Below is the information for this weekend:

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

When:
Saturday, February 22nd —  11 AM - 12 PM

Bring:
A ukulele and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

Yours,
Lorin

PS. I was passed along this info to share with the ukulele community... for those that might be interested in hosting an international exchange student with a similar interest as yours:

Good Afternoon!

ASSE International Student Exchange Program is currently placing our high school international exchange students who are scheduled to arrive in August/September 2020-21 with host families across the U.S.

In this group of extraordinary students is a young man from Thailand named Pumpitat. One of Pum's hobbies is playing the ukulele! In addition to singing and perform music he can play several other instruments. This teen enjoys sports, drawing, basketball, and reading.

Below is a profile of Pumpitat. Could you please share Pum's profile with the individuals connected to the musical community or those who enjoy playing the ukulele in your community?  We would love to place Pum with a wonderful family who has similar interests, and who can fully support him during his exchange program.

Feel free to forward this email.

Anyone who is interested in learning more about our program and how they can host Pumpitat for the 2020/21 school year can contact me at 480-452-9958 or email me at darcel@asse.com. You can also check us out at www.assehosts.com. 
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#ukulele #uku #uke #ukulelelove #ukuleleplayer #music #musician #musiclife
Hi Friends and Ukulele Players: Just sending you Hi Friends and Ukulele Players:

Just sending you a reminder about the Ukulele Jam this Saturday @bookmansmidtown in Tucson. It's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Also, if you haven't already done so and you're interested, please join the new Facebook Group, Ukulele Club AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/731150837312599/), for installments on the new collective of ukulele players and club meetups. This is a group for all skill levels interested in keeping up with the ukulele and finding others to share music with.

Below is the information for this weekend:

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
3330 E Speedway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85716

When:
Saturday, February 15th —  11 AM - 12 PM

Bring:
A ukulele and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

Yours,
Lorin
such a great start to the year 🙂 #classes #worksh such a great start to the year :) #classes #workshops #ukulele #creativewriting #bookmansentertainmentex#music #musiclife #writing #writerslife
such a great start to the year 🙂 #classes #ukulel such a great start to the year :) #classes #ukulele #mesaartscenter #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
such a great start to the year 🙂 #classes #ukulel such a great start to the year :) #classes #ukulele #ednavihelartscenter #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
Hi Friends and Writers: Just sending you a friend Hi Friends and Writers:

Just sending you a friendly reminder about a creative writing workshop I'll be hosting @bookmansmesa. All ages and skill levels are welcome, and it's free and open to the community, so feel free to drop by!

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
1056 S Country Club Dr.
Mesa, AZ 85210

When:
Sunday, January 26th —  4-5 PM

Bring:
A notebook and your beautiful selves... #Creative #Writing #Workshop #BookmansEntertainmentExchange #poetry #poet #poets #poetslife #writing #writer #writers #writerslife
Hi Friends and Ukulele Players: Just sending you Hi Friends and Ukulele Players:

Just sending you a reminder about the Ukulele Jam Session this Saturday @bookmansphoenix. It's free and open to the community, so feel free to drop by!

Also, if you haven't already done so and you're interested, please join the new Facebook Group, Ukulele Club AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/731150837312599/), for installments on the new collective of ukulele players and club meetups in the valley. This is a group for all levels of ukulele players interested in keeping up with the ukulele and finding others to share music with.

Below is the information for this weekend:

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
8034 N 19th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85021

When:
Saturday, January 25th —  11 AM - 12 PM

Bring:
A ukulele and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

#ukulele #jam #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
Hi folks! Just sending you a reminder about an up Hi folks!

Just sending you a reminder about an upcoming guitar workshop I'm hosting a week from Saturday @bookmansmidtown in Tucson. It's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
3330 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716

When:
Saturday, January 18 —  3-4 PM

Bring:
A guitar and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

#guitar #tucson #tucsonaz #bookmansentertainmentexchange #bookmansmidtown #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
Once again... Happy New Year! Just sending you a Once again... Happy New Year!

Just sending you a reminder about an upcoming guitar workshop I'm hosting a week from Saturday at Bookmans Entertainment Exchange in Tucson. It's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Where: 
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange
3330 E. Speedway Blvd.
Tucson, AZ 85716

When:
Saturday, January 18 —  3-4 PM

Bring:
A guitar and your beautiful selves... Hope to see you there!

#guitar #tucson #tucsonaz #bookmansentertainmentexchange #bookmansmidtown #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
Hi Friends and Ukulele Players: Happy New Year! Hi Friends and Ukulele Players:

Happy New Year! 
Just sending you a monthly reminder about Ukulele 101 next Saturday the 18th @bookmansnw in Tucson. It's free and open to the community, feel free to drop by!

Also, if you haven't already done so and you're interested, please join the new Facebook Group (if we're not friends, friend me so I can invite you: https://www.facebook.com/lorinwaynedrexler), Ukulele Club AZ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/731150837312599/), for installments on the new collective of ukulele players and club meetups in the valley. This is a group for all new players interested in keeping up with the ukulele and finding others to share music with. I'll post updates about meetup locations there in the coming new year.

#ukulele #ukulelelove #music #musiclife #musician #musicians #musicianslife #musicartist #musicartists
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