Name: Amythyst Kiah with special guest Luke LeBlanc
Start: 2023-07-05T19:30:00-05:00
Location: The Parkway Theater

Amythyst Kiah with special guest Luke LeBlanc

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Grammy nominee and Folk Alliance International award-winner Amythyst Kiah and her band return to The Parkway!

Amythyst Kiah

Luke LeBlanc

Sponsored by <a href="https://www.thecurrent.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Current</a>Wednesday, July 5, 20236:30 pm Doors // 7:30 pm Music<ul><li>$49 Premium</li><li>$39 Preferred Reserved</li><li>$29 Advance General Admission // $39 At The Door</li></ul>Ticket purchases are final and non-refundableAll AgesGrammy nominee and Folk Alliance International award-winner Amythyst Kiah and her band return to The Parkway in support of her critically-acclaimed debut album release, Wary + Strange (Rounder Records), including the chart-topping single, &quot;Black Myself.&quot; The album marks the glorious collision of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked her musical passion, and the roots/old-time-music scene where she&#x27;s found breakout success, including recognition from Rolling Stone as &#x27;one of Americana&#x27;s great up-and-coming secrets&#x27; and regularly sharing the stage with artists like Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell and Rhiannon Giddens.

One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets — Rolling StoneRaw and strong — MTVBreakthrough for an artist on the rise — NPRHer razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but it’s her deep-hued voice that can change on a dime from brushed steel to melted toffee that commands attention — The New York Times

With an unforgettable voice that’s both unfettered and exquisitely controlled, Amythyst Kiah gracefully interlaces political commentary and personal revelation, ultimately offering a raw yet nuanced examination of grief, alienation, and the hard-won triumph of total self-acceptance.She really is important in reminding people that there is a great tradition of African-American, old-time musicians. I love that she sings in this really rich low vocal range, just straight from the chest, resonant. — NPR

Wary + Strange (Rounder Records) marks the glorious collision of two vastly different worlds: the iconoclastic alt-rock that first sparked Kiah’s musical passion, and the roots/old-time-music scene where she's found breakout success in recent years. Along with tapping into the vibrant musicality she honed in part through her studies in East Tennessee State University’s Bluegrass, Old Time, Country Music program, the Chattanooga-bred singer/songwriter expands on the uncompromising artistry she’s displayed as a member of <a href="https://folkways.si.edu/songs-of-our-native-daughters" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Our Native Daughters</a> — an all-women-of-color supergroup whose Kiah-penned standout “Black Myself” earned a Grammy nomination for Best American Roots Song and won Song of the Year at the Folk Alliance International Awards. Produced by Tony Berg (Phoebe Bridgers, Amos Lee, Andrew Bird) and made with esteemed musicians like Blake Mills, Wary + Strange arrives as a deeply immersive body of work, endlessly redefining the limits of roots music in its inventive rhythms and textures. <a href="https://www.amythystkiah.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website </a>// <a href="https://www.facebook.com/amythystkiah/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a>// <a href="https://www.instagram.com/amythystkiah/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram </a>// <a href="https://twitter.com/amythystkiah" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Twitter </a>// <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/AmythystKiah" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">YouTube</a>

Luke LeBlanc is a Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter who delivers dynamic and versatile original performances that feature a warm, organic merging of rootsy folk and pop. As noted by The Current, LeBlanc’s music is “so delicate, understated, and careful in its construction that you forget it’s taking apart how to live in such an unstable world while giving solace and a place for rest.” Luke’s music has received critical acclaim from numerous music magazines, including Bluegrass Situation, Americana Highways, and Glide Magazine, and he has shared the stage with the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Charlie Parr, Phil Solem (of the Rembrandts), Erik Koskinen, and Joey Molland (of Badfinger).<a href="http://lukeleblanc.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Website </a>// <a href="https://www.facebook.com/lukeleblancmusic" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Facebook </a>// <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lukeleblancmusic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>

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