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Rickie Lee Jones in Concert at River Run

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Ketchum — Multiple-Grammy Award winner and musical powerhouse Rickie Lee Jones brings her unique brand of music to River Run on Tuesday, August 2 at 7 pm, as part of the Sun Valley Center for the Arts Summer Concert Series.

Jones, who shot to stardom in 1979 with an appearance on Saturday Night Live, a Rolling Stone cover story and the huge hit “Chuck E.’s in Love,” won her first Grammy for Best New Artist in 1980. One of the most acclaimed and talented singer-songwriters of our time, she has steadfastly refused to conform to musical categories or industry expectations. This concert tour features the music from her first two classic albums, so for those die-hard fans, they can be sure to hear old favorites.

Jones’ career spans three decades of incredible musical output. Her defiantly original albums range from songs she has written to R&B, Motown, folk and full-on rock’n’roll to wildly successful covers of old jazz classics like “My Funny Valentine” and “Making Whoopee” (sung with her longtime pal Dr. John and winner of a Grammy for Best Jazz Performance in 1989). Always fearless, she has consistently pushed her seemingly limitless creative abilities.

In exploring so many genres, Jones still manages to keep true to her craft and her authenticity – that of being a singer-songwriter who is a true original with a voice that is instantly recognizable. On her latest recording, Balm in Gilead, Jones teamed up with friends Ben Harper, Bill Frisell and Alison Krauss (among many more) to produce an album whose songs range from jazz to country to gospel while never missing a beat. Audience members can expect to hear a full array of Jones’ prodigious talents on August 2.

For this show at River Run, blankets, low-backed chairs and picnics are welcome. Please do remember to bring a jacket for the cool evening and leave your pets and recording devices at home. Doors will open to early entry ticket holders at 6pm, and regular entry time ticket holders can go in at 6:15pm. Rickie Lee Jones will start promptly at 7pm. Early entry will allow audience members to choose where they’d like to sit before the rush for seats is on! This show is general admission and there are no reserved seating areas. Dancing will be allowed, so please seat yourself where you’ll be happiest.

Individual tickets for Rickie Lee Jones are $35 for Sun Valley Center members and $40 for nonmembers. Early entry tickets are $75/$80. Buy tickets online at www.sunvalleycenter.org, call 208.726.9491 ex 10 or stop by The Center in Ketchum.

The Summer Concert Series is sponsored in part by Boise State Public Radio, KSKI 103.7 and Sun Valley Magazine.

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