The Lensic Presents

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters ."

With over 20 years in comedy, Tom Papa is a celebrated comedian, actor, author, and host.

Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music.

Virtuosic quintet Punch Brothers push the boundaries of acoustic music, garnering critical acclaim. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour,” with season one available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.

Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.

The gala is the largest fundraiser for the Lensic’s robust education programs, which reach over 13,000 students annually. Step right up for an extraordinary evening on the Lensic stage!

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´.

Over almost four decades, eleven albums, countless and memorable live shows, The Jayhawks soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.

Since its debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed album Honey Bones, Dope Lemon—the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone—has cultivated a reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.

Grammy and BAFTA Award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Lukas Nelson has established himself as one of music’s most respected voices. Throughout his esteemed career, Nelson has released eight studio albums including his latest, 2023's Sticks and Stones.

Formed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry.

Yola is a six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and actor who has achieved critical acclaim, breakout success, and has been proclaimed as one of the most exciting and innovative artists in music today.

With the 2014 formation of I’m With Her, singer/songwriters Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, and Sara Watkins introduced an essential new force into the world of folk music.

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable.

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent and has since amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.

We're excited to present a very special Songs & Stories evening featuring two full sets: an acoustic “guitar pull” song swap followed by James and his band joined by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale!

Guitarist/vocalist Keb' Mo' draws heavily on the old-fashioned country-blues style of Robert Johnson while keeping his sound contemporary with touches of soul and folksy storytelling. Shawn Colvin is one of the leading lights of the "new folk movement" that began in the late '80s.

Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian and rabbit educator. She has appeared often on screen, both large and small. Sedaris’ Emmy® nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, aired for three seasons on truTV.

Don’t miss legendary guitarist Dave Mason perform live with his band! A member of the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame and founding member of the group Traffic, Mason has been performing for five decades.

The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet.

The Waterboys have been led by Scottish singer and guitarist Mike Scott since the 1980s and have evolved through many line-ups, winning a fearsome concert reputation along the way.

With nearly 4 million followers across his social media, Josh Johnson was recently called “the funniest guy on the internet” by WIRED and is a star on the rise.