Lyle Workman

Come and enjoy an evening of energetic original instrumental jazz-rock by renowned guitarist and film composer Lyle Workman. Joining Lyle are Matt Rohde on keyboards, Derek Frank on bass, and Joe Travers on drums. As a session guitarist, Workman has recorded with artists including Sting, Todd Rundgren, Frank Black, Alanis Morissette, Michael Bublé, Tony Williams, Sarah McLachlan, Norah Jones, Sheryl Crow, Bryan Adams, Sara Bareilles, Ziggy Marley, Jellyfish, and many others. As a solo artist, Lyle has released 34 albums and EPs. His 2021 release on Blue Canoe Records, Uncommon Measures, features a 63-piece orchestra recorded at London’s legendary Abbey Road Studios. The album received international acclaim and has been described by Workman as his magnum opus. In June of 2026, Lyle released “LIVE AT ALVAS”, a show recorded at this very venue. As a film composer, Lyle’s credits include Superbad, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, Get Him to the Greek, and many more. Collectively, his films have grossed over one billion dollars worldwide, with four reaching the number one spot at the U.S. box office. Keyboardist Matt Rohde’s career highlights include tours with Jane’s Addiction, the Dixie Chicks, Alanis Morissette, and Christina Aguilera, as well as performances with Roger Daltrey and Prince. Matt worked on American Idol for ten seasons as a vocal coach and arranger and currently works on NBC’s The Voice. Bassist Derek Frank has toured with an extensive list of internationally recognized artists, including Shania Twain, Gwen Stefani, Melissa Etheridge, Don Felder, Kelly Clarkson, Air Supply, Shakira, and many others. Drummer Joe Travers has worked alongside Joe Satriani, Eric Johnson, Mike Keneally, Duran Duran, Lisa Loeb, Rich Robinson of The Black Crowes, Billy Idol, and Dweezil Zappa. When Joe is not on the road, he serves as the “Vaultmeister” for the Zappa Family Trust, overseeing the archiving and preservation of Frank Zappa’s legendary…