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Writing with extraordinary insight balanced by empathy and care, Ani DiFranco is an icon for those who find that society’s boundaries have been drawn to exclude them. Her latest album, 2024’s Unprecedented Sh!t, is a poignant political and social commentary, with songs that serve as civil rights rallying cries, calls to action for reproductive freedom, and harnessing the power of identity without being overwhelmed—all set to the captivating alchemy of folk, soul, and jazz-pop that’s made her one of the most beloved singer-songwriters of her generation. 

Ani DiFranco with Special Guest Valerie June

The Ford

Known for her distinctive voice and singing style, “[Valerie June’s] every quiver bespeaks emotional honesty” (New Yorker). She combines psychedelic folk, indie rock, country soul, symphonic pop, and blues with her southern roots and northern cosmopolitan charm to create her own sonic universe. Heavily influenced by one-of-a-kind vocalists like Billie Holiday, Karen Dalton, Macy Gray, and Tom Waits, June’s singular voice finds its home amongst these oddly rare vocal entities.

Valerie June

The Showbox

Valerie June Hockett is a Grammy-nominated artist from Tennessee. She’s been hailed by the New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents.”

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Lobero Theatre

WXPN Welcomes Valerie June

World Cafe Live

Trevor Hall brings his blend of roots and folk music with touches of electronic elements to Red Rocks Amphitheatre this summer along with special guest Valerie June. His deep love of Eastern Mysticism will be amplified as the Colorado Symphony joins him on stage. 

Trevor Hall with the Colorado Symphony

Red Rocks Amphitheatre

The Hi, How Are You Project and American Campus Communities present HI, HOW ARE YOU DAY 2024 featuring Fleet Foxes (Robin Solo) and Valerie June. This sixth annual celebration of the life and legacy of the late great Daniel Johnston is both a tribute and a call to action to remove the stigma around mental health, and to encourage open conversations about well-being. Additional sponsors include KUTX, College Student Mental Wellness Advocacy Coalition, and Giant Noise.

Hi, How Are You Day 2024

The Paramount Theatre

Valerie June Hockett is a Grammy-nominated artist from Tennessee. She’s been hailed by the New York Times as one of America’s “most intriguing, fully formed new talents.” A musician, singer, songwriter, poet, illustrator, actor, certified yoga and mindfulness meditation instructor, and author, she honorably served as a Turnaround artist working with students for the President’s Committee for the Arts and Humanities and continues serving through The Kennedy Center. She has recorded three critically acclaimed, best-selling solo albums and has also written songs for legendary artists such as Mavis Staples and The Blind Boys of Alabama. She’s been featured on The Tonight Show, CBS, PBS, Austin City Limits, Later with Jools, and many more. An Amazon #1 Best Seller in poetry, her first book, Maps for the Modern World, is a collection of lyrical poems and original illustrations about cultivating community, awareness, and harmony with our surroundings as we move fearlessly toward our dreams. She is the author of the children’s book Somebody to Love: The Story of Valerie June’s Sweet Little Baby Banjolele, published by Jack White’s Third Man Books. When she’s not touring, she splits her time between Tennessee and New York.

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Valerie June

Events

Past events

Aug 12, 2026

Ani DiFranco with Special Guest Valerie June · The Ford

Jun 22, 2025

Valerie June · Showbox Presents

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