Colorado native Jobi Riccio shares music from her acclaimed debut Whiplash, an album that fuses timeless songwriting with a fresh, indie-Americana edge. Winner of the Newport Folk Festival’s John Prine Fellowship, she’s quickly become one of the genre’s most exciting new voices.
This week, the hilarious and talented John Craigie travels to eTown Hall from Portland, Oregon, along with his band. Also on the bill is the Americana songstress, Jobi Riccio, who comes to us from just down the road in Morrison, Colorado. She shares songs from her Nashville debut, Whiplash. Nick also interviews the first Native American Chair of the National Endowment for the Humanities – Shelly C. Lowe.
Portland’s John Craigie brings his trademark wit, warmth, and wisdom to the eTown stage. Often called “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg,” His music celebrates community and connection through fun, sharp. With sold-out tours and millions of streams, he’s a folk force, and we’re excited to share his music this week on eTown.
National Endowment for the Humanities Chair Shelly C. Lowe, a citizen of the Navajo Nation, joins Nick to discuss her leadership, advocacy for Indigenous education, and vision for cultural preservation nationwide.