Largely influenced by bands such as The Flying Burrito Brothers, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, Lena Rush carries the weight and hope of the world in her songs and performance. Originally from Portland, Oregon, Lena Rush moved to Chicago to soak in the abundance of creative spirit and talented performers. After a couple years of writing and trying out material in a few solo acoustic shows, she felt it was time to put together a band. After a year of recording demos Lena Rush has started the process of recording her debut, full length album. .