Rhiannon Giddens live in Lyons

Experience Rhiannon Giddens live on July 26th

Rhiannon Giddens is a musician and songwriter exploring the intersections of historical and contemporary music. Her work centers around the banjo and fiddle, but extends to incorporating influences from blues, jazz, Celtic, and Caribbean traditions. Giddens frequently focuses on Black American musical traditions, particularly those suppressed or marginalized throughout history, bringing extensive research to her performances and recordings. She is a MacArthur Fellow and a prominent voice in discussions about American musical heritage.

The concert will take place in Lyons, Oregon, a small city located in the Willamette Valley. Originally known as Bell Pass, it was renamed Lyons in 1874 after Horatio C. Lyons, a pioneer who established a ferry service across the Santiam River at that location. The town developed as a logging and agricultural center, benefitting from its proximity to natural resources and transportation routes. Today, Lyons maintains a rural character while experiencing growth related to its location within the Willamette Valley wine region and increasing recreational opportunities offered by nearby outdoor areas like the Cascade Mountains. The venue for the concert is located within the city limits but specific details regarding its history are currently unavailable.