Leslie Vincent + Jillian Rae

Thu, Nov 07

5PM DOORS 7PM MUSIC $20 ADVANCE $27 AT THE DOOR Join Leslie Vincent and Jillian Rae for an evening of music that spans genres, vibes, and moods. Leslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and jazz vocalist, who’s quickly become one of the most notable voices around town. Jillian Rae is a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and indie darling who has become known as one of the most powerful and unique voices in the Twin Cities music scene. These two powerhouses are joining forces to bring their unique worlds of musical artistry together for one spectacular night on the Icehouse stage. ABOUT JILLIAN RAE Lauded as a “triple threat on vocals, fiddle and composition” (Star Tribune), Jillian Rae is a fiercely unique spirit who cares more about making authentic music than about conforming to expectations. The Minneapolis-based, classically trained violinist turned versatile fiddler has become a commanding international presence— writing powerful genre-bending songs, heading up her own critically acclaimed indie rock band, and backing up Grammy-winning acts like The Okee Dokee Brothers. Although she got her start playing with folk and country bands, Rae’s most recent album I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be (2019) took a decided turn into pop and rock with unflinching, hard-hitting songs. It also showcased her orchestration abilities with layered violin tracks saturated in heavy grooves and moody arrangements. The album’s final track “Wayward One” was featured prominently in the blockbuster Chinese film The White Storm 2 and has catapulted her into near stardom in China. Rae’s most current releases are a series of singles that showcase her genre-spanning writing style— Doing My Best (2022), Stuck (2022), Barely Breathing (2023), and Silence (2024), the last of which being the first single off her long awaited forthcoming album. In addition to her work as a solo artist, Jillian Rae is also an in-demand producer and session player, known for her soaring pop orchestrations, arrangements, and fiddle parts. For more information visit jillianraemusic.com. ABOUT LESLIE VINCENT Leslie Vincent is a prolific songwriter and vocalist, known for her distinctive vocals. Equally at home singing jazz, the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, Leslie Vincent is hailed for her joy-filled performances and “as much a storyteller as she is a jazz singer” (DownBeat Magazine). In 2020, she released her debut album These Foolish Things, which garnered much critical attention from fans and music critics in the Twin Cities, especially from Jazz88 FM, where she’s become a regular in-studio guest. She’s recorded with the band Viewers Like You and performed alongside Twin Cities legends including jeremy messersmith, Joyann Parker, and Patty Peterson. Her latest album, About Last Night, mixes jazz standards, vintage blues, and her own fresh originals, and received local and national acclaim. For more about Leslie Vincent’s many projects, visit lesliedellavincent.com.