S&S PRESENTS JOY OLADOKUN: THE BLACKBIRD TOUR SUPPORT: Luke Tyler Shelton Since her breakthrough in 2020, acclaimed singer-songwriter Joy Oladokun has been hailed byRolling Stone as "Nashville’s most low-key musical revolutionary" and celebrated for heruniquely vulnerable voice. Oladokun has released two highly acclaimed albums—2021’s indefense of my own happinessand 2023’s Proof of Life—both appearing on numerous best-of-the-year lists. Oladokun's forthcoming project, Observations From a Crowded Room, due out October18, marks a significant evolution in her career. This 15-track collection—comprised of 12 songsand 3 interludes—reflects her growth as an artist and producer, blending her pop-folk roots withelectronic and psychedelic elements. Solely written and produced by Oladokun, the albumrepresents a personal and artistic turning point, crafted during a period of introspection andquestioning. A proud queer Black woman and daughter of Nigerian immigrants, Oladokun hasgraced prestigious stages like the White House for the Respect for Marriage Act signingceremony, 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 performedon “CBS Saturday Morning,” “TODAY,” PBS’ “Austin City Limits,” and NPR Music’s “TinyDesk (Home) Concert.” Oladokun’s music has resonated across diverse platforms, fromdocumentaries to popular TV series like “And Just Like That,” “CSI: Vegas” and “Grey’sAnatomy.” Her song "i see america" was a finalist for the Recording Academy’s Special MeritAward for Best Song for Social Change. Widely respected by her peers, Oladokun hascollaborated with artists such as Chris Stapleton, Brandi Carlile, Maren Morris, Jason Isbell andNoah Kahan and has joined Morris, Isbell, Kahan, John Mayer, Tyler Childers, Hozier, MyMorning Jacket, Pink Sweat$, Leon Bridges and Manchester Orchestra on the road. - - Artist Presale: Tuesday, October 1 @ 10am - Local Presale: Wednesday, October 2 @ 10am - - Spotify Presale: Thursday, October 3 @ 10am - Onsale: Friday, October 4 @ 10am Joy Oladokun has partnered with PLUS1 so that $1 from every ticket sold will go to The Ally Coalition’s work to support homeless and at-risk LGBTQ youth. VENUE LOCATION: Soundwell SLC 149 W 200 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 CARD ONLY AT THE BOX OFFICE ALL SALES FINAL, NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES