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Joy Oladokun: The Blackbird Tour

Joy Oladokun: The Blackbird Tour

chicago, Illinois, US

Available Dates

1807 S Allport St

Please Note: There is a delivery delay on all orders until approximately one week prior to the show.Joy Oladokun has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalitions work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth.Artist Presale: Tuesday, October 1 @ 10 AM CST to Thursday, October 3 @ 11:59PM CST Venue Presale: Thursday, October 3 @ 10 AM CST to Thursday, October 3 @ 11:59PM CST Spotify Presale: Thursday, October 3 @ 10 AM CST to Thursday, October 3 @ 11:59PM CST On Sale: Friday, October 4 @ 10 AM CSTSince her breakthrough in 2020, acclaimed singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has been hailed by Rolling Stone as Nashvilles most low-key musical revolutionary and celebrated for her uniquely vulnerable voice. Oladokun has released two highly acclaimed albums2021s in defense of my own happinessand 2023s Proof of Lifeboth appearing on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Oladokuns forthcoming project, Observations From a Crowded Room, due out October 18, marks a significant evolution in her career. This 15-track collectioncomprised of 12 songs and 3 interludesreflects her growth as an artist and producer, blending her pop-folk roots with electronic and psychedelic elements. Solely written and produced by Oladokun, the album represents a personal and artistic turning point, crafted during a period of introspection andquestioning. A proud queer Black woman and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun has graced prestigious stages like the White House for the Respect for Marriage Act signing ceremony, as well as national TV appearances including The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and Jimmy Kimmel Live! She has also performed on CBS Saturday Morning, TODAY, PBS Austin City Limits, and NPR Musics Tiny Desk (Home) Concert. Oladokuns music has resonated across diverse platforms, from documentaries to popular TV series like And Just Like That, CSI: Vegas and Greys Anatomy. Her song i see america was a finalist for the Recording Academys Special Merit Award for Best Song for Social Change. Widely respected by her peers, Oladokun has collaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell and Noah Kahan and has joined Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, Tyler Childers, Hozier, My Morning Jacket, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges and Manchester Orchestra on the road.