Jobi Riccio
Saturday, June 29, 2024
at the Valencia Ballroom
with special Guest Grace Mahar
Saturday, June 29, 2024
Doors 7:00 PM / Showtime 8:00 PM
All Ages
Artist websites:
Jobi Riccio
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
All tickets are general admission. Tickets are will call only (no physical tickets) and nonrefundable.
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Photo by Kate Liddy
Born and raised in Morrison, Colorado - a tourist town in the foothills outside of Denver that’s home to Red Rocks Amphitheater - Jobi Riccio grew up surrounded by music and found inspiration in artists ranging from Sheryl Crow to Joni Mitchell. Sonically, Jobi’s music exists between worlds, melding the classic craftsmanship of her songwriting with modern indie-leaning production to forge a lush, expansive sound that feels traditional and experimental all at once. She has received acclaim for her songwriting, including winning the 2019 NewSong Music Competition, performing at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival, receiving the 2019 Lee Villiare Scholarship from her alma mater Berklee College of Music, and being named a finalist in the 2018 Rocky Mountain Folks Festival Songwriters Showcase. In 2023 Jobi was awarded the Newport Folk Festival John Prine Fellowship.
Her debut album, "Whiplash" (released September 2023 on Yep Roc) introduces influences from a variety of genres, while still holding space for Riccio's love for all decades of country and americana music.
Grace Mahar was raised between the city of Harrisburg and the rolling hills of Pennsylvania. Her childhood was steeped in the sounds of classic country, Rock & Roll, and R&B drifting from the radio. Inspired by the tales of love, loss, and longing woven into each song, Grace found solace and passion in the twang of a guitar, grabbing inspiration from Elizabeth Cotten, Townes Van Zandt, Doc Watson, and any old-time country tune. With a love for fingerpicking and a voice that echoes the soulful depths of the Appalachian Mountains, Grace brings a modern twist to traditional tunes, effortlessly blending nostalgia with contemporary flair. Whether she's crooning ballads of heartache or belting out anthems of resilience, Grace’s music resonates with audiences, transporting them to a bygone era where honesty and authenticity reign supreme. With each strum of her guitar and every note she sings, Grace invites listeners on a journey through the rich tapestry of American roots music, leaving them spellbound by her timeless melodies and well-adored covers rearranged with love.
