Philadelphia, MS, September 8, 2025
News Summary
Grammy winners Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones will embark on a co-headlining U.S. fall tour starting in Philadelphia, MS. The tour features 16 stops and supports new projects from both artists, including Griffin’s upcoming album and Jones’s podcast. Tickets go on sale June 6.
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Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones to Co-Headline U.S. Fall Tour
Patty Griffin and Rickie Lee Jones, both two-time Grammy winners, will embark on a co-headlining U.S. fall tour that opens on October 10 at the Ellis Theater in Philadelphia, MS, and concludes on November 1 at the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas, TX. Tickets for all newly announced dates go on sale beginning June 6 at 10:00 AM local time.
The multi-city run comprises 16 billed stops across the United States, including major venues such as the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville and The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. The announcement also notes additional performances outside the main tour schedule: Patty Griffin will hold a record release show on July 29 at Sony Hall in New York City and will perform in her home state on October 8 at Heights Theater in Houston, TX. Rickie Lee Jones has separate Northeast performances this summer, including a June 30 date at Sony Hall in New York City.
Key Tour Dates and Venues
- October 10 — Philadelphia, MS: Ellis Theater
- October 11 — Atlanta, GA: Variety Playhouse
- October 12 — Saxapahaw, NC: Haw River Ballroom
- October 13 — Nashville, TN: Ryman Auditorium
- October 16 — Port Chester, NY: The Capitol Theatre
- October 17 — Portland, ME: State Theatre
- October 18 — Medford, MA: Chevalier Theatre
- October 20 — Lebanon, NH: Lebanon Opera House
- October 21 — Burlington, VT: Flynn Center
- October 23 — Pittsburgh, PA: Carnegie Music Hall
- October 24 — North Bethesda, MD: Music Center at Strathmore
- October 26 — Cincinnati, OH: Memorial Hall
- October 28 — Evanston, IL: Cahn Auditorium
- October 29 — St. Louis, MO: The Pageant
- October 30 — Kansas City, MO: Uptown Theater
- November 1 — Dallas, TX: Longhorn Ballroom
Artists’ Projects and Releases
Patty Griffin is scheduled to release her eleventh studio album, Crown of Roses, on July 25, 2025. The record is produced by longtime collaborator Craig Ross and features eight new songs that draw on folk, Americana and gospel blues influences. The album explores themes of love, loss and resilience and includes contributions from band members David Pulkingham on guitar and Michael Longoria on drums. The first track from the album, titled “Back At The Start,” has been released ahead of the full album.
Rickie Lee Jones is working on the follow-up to her Grammy-nominated 2023 album Pieces of Treasure. Her recent activities include publishing a memoir in 2021 and launching a podcast that centers on singers and musical influences. Jones will appear in select Northeast shows this summer ahead of the fall co-headlining dates.
Context and Significance
Both Griffin and Jones are recognized figures in American songwriting, noted for their vocal styles and long careers that have influenced multiple generations of artists. The upcoming co-headlining tour pairs two established musicians with overlapping audiences in folk, Americana and singer-songwriter circles, and arrives amid new recorded work and ongoing creative projects for both artists.
The announced run brings the artists to a mix of historic and mid-size venues, suggesting an emphasis on intimate, performance-focused settings rather than large arena dates. The scheduling also aligns with Griffin’s album campaign and Jones’s continued creative output, linking live appearances directly to each artist’s current recording and publishing activity.
Ticketing and Additional Notes
Tickets for the newly announced dates will be available starting June 6 at 10:00 AM local time. Prospective attendees are advised to confirm local venue box office procedures and timing, as sale start times are listed in the venues’ local time zones. The co-headlining schedule includes a total of 16 tour stops; additional one-off and pre-tour appearances by each artist have been announced separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the tour start and end?
The co-headlining tour begins on October 10 in Philadelphia, MS, and concludes on November 1 in Dallas, TX.
When do tickets go on sale?
Tickets for all newly announced tour dates go on sale on June 6 at 10:00 AM local time.
How many tour stops are included?
The announced fall tour includes 16 stops across the United States.
Are there other performances outside the tour?
Yes. Patty Griffin has a record release show on July 29 at Sony Hall in New York City and will perform in Houston on October 8. Rickie Lee Jones has Northeast dates this summer, including June 30 at Sony Hall in New York City.
What new recordings are associated with the tour?
Patty Griffin will release her eleventh studio album, Crown of Roses, on July 25, 2025. Rickie Lee Jones is working on a follow-up to her 2023 release, Pieces of Treasure.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Tour type | Co-headlining U.S. fall tour |
| Kickoff | October 10 — Ellis Theater, Philadelphia, MS |
| Final show | November 1 — Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, TX |
| Number of stops | 16 announced tour dates |
| Ticket on-sale | June 6 at 10:00 AM local time |
| Patty Griffin album | Crown of Roses — release date July 25, 2025; eight new songs; produced by Craig Ross |
| Rickie Lee Jones projects | Working on follow-up to 2023 album; memoir published in 2021; hosts a podcast about singers |
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