An Evening with Cris Jacobs

8pm Doors. 9pm Show. $15 ADV $20 DOS. 21+

From Baltimore comes Cris Jacobs—an unexpectedly gritty soul-blues singer and guitarist withoutlaw country ethos. Blending a variety of musical traditions, Jacobs creates a distinctive voiceand sound of his own punctuated by emotive songwriting and explosive guitar playing. Equallyat home playing heartfelt Americana ballads or funky blues rockers, Jacobs is known for hismesmerizing live shows, where his improvisational guitar playing, powerhouse band, and deepreservoir of songs make each night a unique experience.Named one of Rolling Stone’s “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know” in 2017, Jacobs hascollaborated with the Grateful Dead’s Phil Lesh and Dumpstaphunk’s Ivan Neville, and earnedopening slots on tours with Sturgill Simpson and Steve Winwood.With three solo albums to his name, a collaborative record with Ivan Neville aptly titled “NevilleJacobs”, songwriting credits that include bluegrass artists Audie Blaylock and Frank Solivan,New Orleans funksters Dumpstaphunk, and gospel legends Blind Boys of Alabama, Jacobscontinues to evolve and display his wide range of writing and performing prowess. “No matterthe song”, he says, “I just like to keep it soulful and let the music speak for itself".