Name: Experimental Folk with Gaelynn Lea presented by JSO's Music On Tap
Start: 2025-10-11T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-11T22:00:00-04:00
Location: Weatherwax Hall 215 West Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United States, Michigan 49201

Experimental Folk with Gaelynn Lea presented by JSO's Music On Tap

Folk Music
Concert
Bar & Friends
Since winning NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Contest in 2016, Gaelynn Lea has captivated audiences worldwide with her mesmerizing blend of haunting original songs, ethereal soundscapes, and traditional fiddle tunes. Her unique style combines lush, looping violin melodies with her plaintive, otherworldly vocals, creating an emotional depth that lingers long after the music ends. Lea is a powerful Disability Rights activist who promotes equitable inclusion and advocates for accessibility in the music industry. For fans of: Andrew Bird, Joanna Newsome, and Jessica Hoop.
Come enjoy her music at Weatherwax Hall at the Jackson Symphony Orchestra building in downtown Jackson, Michigan. It is a casual environment with a cash bar; perfect for hanging with friends.
Doors open to the building at 7p.m., Concert begins at 8p.m.
𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀:
Free - Donations appreciated to DisAbility Connections
𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗴𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗯𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗴!
Music On Tap subscription options:
𝙁𝙡𝙚𝙭 𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙨: choose 4, 5, or 6 shows. The more shows, the bigger the discount!
𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣: Get the maximum discount by doing a full-season Music on Tap subscription: https://www.jacksonsymphony.org/music-on-tap/
Tickets available online
Or buy in person/phone at:
JSO Box Office
215 W. Michigan Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-3221
𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: https://bit.ly/47oRJ29
Seating is first come, first served. There are no assigned seats when you purchase your tickets. Handicapable patrons will be accommodated to sit on the ground floor.
𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀.
Parking Information/Handicap/Wheelchair Accessibility details:
𝙋𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜: While there is no designated parking lot for the event, street parking in downtown Jackson is free and generally easy to find. After 5pm, parking is free with no time restrictions, and before 5pm, free 2-hour parking is available. Marked accessible parking spaces are located on Michigan Ave and Jackson Street within view of the venue. Valet parking is not available.
𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙘𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙩: Sidewalks in downtown Jackson are wide and gently sloped for easy access. The venue’s doors have automatic push buttons, and the hallways inside are spacious and wheelchair-friendly. Weatherwax Hall is on the ground floor, so no stairs or elevators are required. Balcony seating is available but accessible only by stairs.
𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜: Seating is set up as individual chairs arranged in rows with option of ground floor or balcony seating. All seats are moveable, and volunteers or staff can assist in making room for wheelchairs. Please flag down a volunteer or JSO member for help if needed – we’re happy to assist!
𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙨: You won’t need an elevator since everything, including the bar and restrooms, is on the ground floor. Balcony seating is only accessible by stairs.