Craig Bickhardt is a masterful singer-songwriter whose five-decade career has made him a respected voice in American folk and roots music. Signing his first record deal at 19, he has since released eleven albums, including Outpourings—a critically acclaimed collection that climbed to #2 on the National Folk/Americana Chart in 2023.

Renowned for his emotional honesty and literary craftsmanship, Bickhardt’s songs have been recorded by icons such as Johnny Cash, Ray Charles, Alison Krauss, Kathy Mattea, Art Garfunkel, Nicolette Larson, The Judds, and B.B. King. His artistry also reached Hollywood when he wrote and performed the closing theme for the multiple Academy Award–winning film Tender Mercies (1984), starring Robert Duvall and Tess Harper.

Onstage, Bickhardt continues to captivate audiences with his intricate acoustic guitar work, soulful vocals, and eloquent storytelling. He has graced stages from the Grand Ole Opry and Austin City Limits to Mountain Stage, the Philadelphia Folk Festival, and The Bluebird Café, sharing bills with legends including Bruce Springsteen, Judy Collins, Harry Chapin, and Stephen Stills.

Lucy Isabel

July 9, 8:30 PM

A great deal has transpired in recent years and Lucy Isabel captures the essence of change in her profoundly touching new album, All The Light. There are the obvious factors: a global pandemic, political turmoil, wide-reaching tragedy. And on a personal level, Isabel has navigated five years of marriage, entry into motherhood, and the unexpected loss of her father. What results is a compelling and vulnerable sonic snapshot into Isabel’s life.

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Following her 2019 debut album, Rambling Stranger, Isabel felt both limitless and lost. “I felt like people were aware of and interested in my career in a way they hadn’t been previously and I froze.” Unsure of what to do, she turned to her usual outlet and began touring extensively. Isabel embarked on an ambitious “31 Shows in 31 Days” tour in October 2019 and she found her footing along the way. Her confidence was short-lived, however, when the COVID-19 pandemic arrived and left everyone in fearful uncertainty.

Not one to waste time, Isabel took the opportunity to grow her family, giving birth to her first child in April 2021. “I always expected that I would just continue touring but I was suddenly presented with this opportunity to be home and relax throughout my first pregnancy. We decided to take advantage of that and I couldn’t be more grateful that we did. It was a silver lining in a difficult time.”

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