Red Dirt Ruckus and Jessica Malone

Invoking the soulfulness of Bonnie Raitt, the raw power of Brandi Carlile, and the enchantment of Linda Ronstadt, Jessica Malone is not a mere blend of her influences but an acknowledgement of them—mixed with something purely singular and unique. Malone combines a sultry voice, introspective lyrics, and an earthy folk-roots backing band to create both a healing balm for troubled times and a soundtrack for happier days, mastering the art of the solo acoustic songbird confession while also celebrating a rambunctious and rollicking full sound.

The winner of several SAMMIES (Sacramento Music Awards) as Artist of the Year, Singer-songwriter of the Year, and Folk/Bluegrass Artist of the Year, Malone, who holds a BA in Vocal Performance, currently resides in Northern California, where she performs regularly with her band. Nat Keefe (Hot Buttered Rum) describes Jessica Malone’s performance as, “the real deal. Jessica has an honest voice and sings to connect, to comfort, to celebrate.”

Her music has become much funkier, rocking and groove-centric in recent times. She always maintains a connection though to her soulful, Americana-folk roots. More than anything, she’s a passionate entertainer who loves her audiences and strives to elevate people through her heartfelt songs. The current incarnation of her band features mainstay violinist, Giorgi Khokhobashvili. He weaves his gypsy sorcery through the sound. We are also excited to have Ruby Jay on keys, Danny “Dellow” Roholt (Caltucky) on guitar and Beau Askew on drums.

And the Second Half of the Double-Bill is….

It’s not every day you see a band with a tuba, right?! Remember the good old days when Red Dirt Ruckus marched down the street, playing their instruments and leading a brigade of people through the front door of the Crazy Horse? That spirit still simmers and is about to be reignited!

Most can agree that it's love at first sight with this band. Prepare for the kind of alchemy that occurs when you plant some Sierra Foothills jamgrass on New Orleans’ Frenchmen Street and then smoke it in a ceremonial Celtic pipe while perched on an outcropping overlooking Lake Tahoe. Their captivating, euphoric songwriting carries a certain power that has a way of enrapturing you right from the get-go. No matter where they play, RDR whisk audiences away from reality, saddle up a gypsy caravan and lead the way to greener pastures.

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