Lyssa & the Try-Tones
Categories: Groups and Duos, Musicians: Vocalist
Contact
Alyssa Woolhether
Regina, SK
Phone: Show phone number
Description
Lyssa has the capability to blow you away or bring you to tears with a voice that is both polished and emotionally raw. Lyssa’s songs are steeped in confessional lyrics and when backed by The Try-Tones, a funk rhythm section, her pop vocal stylings create a sound that is both groovy and sophisticated.
News
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New Love: Side A EP Release
November 5, 2025
Lyssa & The Try-Tones Release Soul-Soaked New EP New Love: Side A
Out November 5 on All Streaming Platforms via Sharp 5 RecordsRegina, SK — November 5, 2025 — Saskatchewan’s own Lyssa & The Try-Tones are celebrating the release of their newest EP, New Love: Side A — a fresh yet vintage-sounding collection that channels the golden age of soul with the honesty of modern pop. The five-piece outfit continues its mission to keep real soul music alive and raw, capturing the warmth of live-off-the-floor recordings and the unfiltered emotion of love in bloom.
With horns blazing, grooves pulsing, and vocals steeped in sincerity, New Love: Side A takes listeners through the tender, tangled emotions of love — from fear and vulnerability to joy and renewal. Each track reflects the band’s belief that authenticity is the soul’s loudest instrument.
The record was produced by Erik Mehlsen and recorded under Sharp 5 Records, with Byron Chambers handling sound engineering and mixing. The project’s visual storytelling is brought to life through videography by Quentin Friesen, album artwork by Barfany Scabberoni, and photography by Alysia Androsoff.
Performed by:
Alyssa (Woolhether) Lyssa — vocals
Erik Mehlsen — guitar
Courtney Ballantyne — bass
Ukeme Enoch — drums
Olufemi Joshua — keys
Carter Powley — tenor sax
Joel Lareau — trombone
Stephen Folnovic — trumpetFollowing the digital release, fans can experience the new material live at The Artesian in Regina on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for the official EP release show — featuring special guests Terraplane and Charley Victoria.
“This EP is about that vulnerable, thrilling place where love first takes root — when it’s new, uncertain, and completely real,” says lead singer Alyssa Woolhether. “Every note was played live, every lyric is lived-in. It’s music made to move you — body and heart.”
New Love: Side A is available now on all major streaming platforms.
For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies, contact Lyssa at alyssa.woolhether@gmail.com or visit www.lyssa.ca -
Chasing Shadows EP Release
June 6, 2025
CHASING SHADOWS is the second EP from Regina soul/pop group Lyssa & the Try-Tones. Four more groovy tracks to get the energy moving and the good vibes rolling. Recorded live off the floor on Treaty 4, this record is a unique blend of soul, pop, motown and jazzy vibes, topped off with Lyssa's powerhouse vocals. The band consist of a number of Regina's finest musicians including Juno award winning guitarist and producer, Erik Mehlsen; vocalist and guitarist Alyssa Woolhether, drummer, Ukeme Enoch; bass player, Courtney Ballantyne; trumpet player, Dalton Lam; trombone player, Joel Lareau and tenor sax player and arranger, Carter Powley. Recorded and mixed by Justin Bender of Divergent Sounds and produced by Erik Mehlson, “Chasing Shadows” is sure to be a sweet treat for your ears to enjoy!
"Chasing Shadows" is now available on all streaming services.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvXwBfTx7qU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyssaandthetrytones
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyssaandthetrytones
Websites: https://lyssa.ca & https://www.sharp5records.com/artists/alyssa
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Lyssa & the Try-Tones first EP - "Basement City View"
August 3, 2022
BASEMENT CITY VIEW is a live pop, soul, motown snack that goes down smooth. Recorded in Regina at the historical Conservatory of Performing Arts, it is the first release from Lyssa & the Try-Tones and features the emotionally raw vocal stylings of singer/songwriter Lyssa. The Try-Tones consist of a number of Regina's finest musicians including Juno award winning guitarist and producer, Erik Mehlsen; drummer, Ukeme Enoch; bass player, Courtney Ballantyne; trumpet player, Dalton Lam; trambone player, Joel Lareau and tenor sax player and arranger, Carter Powley. When backed by The Try-Tones, Lyssa creates a sound that is nothing but pop laced with subtle sophistication for those who know it when they hear it.
"Basement City View" is available an all streaming services.
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvXwBfTx7qU
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thisislyssa
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lyssa_music_/
Websites: https://lyssa.ca & https://www.sharp5records.com/artists/alyssa
Events
| Date | Event | Venue |
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| Dec 6 7:30pm |
Lyssa & The Try-Tones EP Release
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Artesian on 13th Regina, SK |
