Valerie June in Atlanta

Valerie June is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, born in Jackson, Tennessee, and raised in Humboldt. Her music ranges across folk, blues, country, gospel, soul and R&B. Her best-known records include Pushin’ Against a Stone, The Order of Time and The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, while “Workin’ Woman Blues,” “Astral Plane” and “Call Me a Fool” are among her signature songs. In 2013, Valerie June opened for Jake Bugg on a UK tour, played Bonnaroo and performed before the Rolling Stones at Hyde Park in London. Her later festival appearances included Newport Folk Festival and Pickathon. Her concerts feature her singing and playing guitar and banjo alongside a backing band. In 2017, she also opened selected North American tour dates for Norah Jones.