Colorado-native, Tennesse-based singer-songwriter Jobi Riccio, whose highly acclaimed breakout album "Whiplash" is out now via Yep Roc Records, is set to return to this year's iteration of the legendary Newport Folk Festival.
This upcoming appearance marks Riccio's second consecutive year at the event, which will take place this coming July 28 at the Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island, as announced last Wednesday, April 3.
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Jobi Riccio's Meteoric Rise to Fame
The Americana artist's stacked year follows an equally successful period. For one, Riccio was recognized in the 2023 edition of the folk-oriented festival and given the coveted John Prine Songwriters Fellowship Award.
She bagged the honor after her appearances on the event's stage, often while collaborating with other notable artists. Since then, she has achieved her first TV appearance milestone, appearing on CBS Saturday's "Saturday Sessions."
On top of the upcoming festival appearance, Riccio also has her plate full of touring appearances alongside the likes of Ason Isbell, Brandy Clark, The Wood Brothers, Willi Carlile, and Molly Tuttle.
Because of this sudden spurt of activities, fresh from releasing a well-received record, Riccio has promptly accrued a mountain of praise from The New York Times, NPR Music, Stereogum, Billboard, The Tennessean, and MOJO, among others.
Speaking of her "Whiplash" album, last week marked its 40th consecutive week at the AMA/CDX Top 50 Album Chart.
Written during a tumultuous and wide-spanning period of growth in Riccio's life, the record is a collection of tunes soaked in introspection-laden themes and given life through a mix of American soundscapes like classic folk and country with a "modern" spin of indie and atmospheric production.
Perhaps the best encapsulating track from the project is her "For Me It's You," a heartfelt and melancholic "love song" about watching someone she cares about feel the same aching affection towards someone, but not with her.
Watch the official music video of "For Me It's You" right below.
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Jobi Riccio Tour Dates and Performances
As for touring, Riccio recently kicked off a new string of performances, starting at Columbus, OH last Wednesday, April 3, and moving through Nashville, TN; Memphis, TN; and St. Louis, MO, among others.
Next month on May 1, the artist will be joining four-time Grammy-winning artist Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit as a support act at La Vista, NE. Then, she will jump ships and into Brandy Clark's crew and perform in New York City (May 4), Woodstock (May 5), Richmond, VA (May 8), and more.
You can view the full list of Riccio's upcoming Tour Dates below, which are subject to updates. For more information, visit https://www.jobiriccio.com/.
Jobi Riccio 2024 Tour Dates:
Wed, April 3 - Columbus, OH - Southern Theatre *
Thu, April 4 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium *
Fri, April 5 - Indianapolis, IN - Egyptian Room at Old National Centre *
Sat, April 6 - Fort Wayne, IN - The Clyde Theatre *
Sun, April 7 - Madison, WI - Orpheum Theater *
Wed, April 10 - Iowa City, IA - The Englert Theatre *
Thu, April 11 - Kansas City, MO - Madrid Theatre *
Fri, April 12 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall *
Sat, April 13 - St. Louis, MO - The Pageant *
Wed, May 1 - La Vista, NE - The Astro supporting Jason Isbell
Fri, May 3 - Hartford, CT - Infinity Hall Hartford #
Sat, May 4 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre #
Sun, May 5 - Woodstock, NY - Levon Helm Studios #
Tues - May 7 - Norfolk, VA - Perry Pavillion Series #
Wed, May 8 - Richmond, VA - Tin Pan #
Sun, June 16 - Manchester, TN - Outeroo
Sun, July 21 - Redmond, OR - FairWell Festival
Sun, July 28 - Newport, RI - Newport Folk Festival
* with The Wood Brothers
# with Brandy Clark
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