Patty Griffin at The Jefferson 8/2

Two-time Grammy Award-winner Patty Griffin traffics in the personal and introspective, inviting audiences to shed outdated narratives and embrace living in the moment with a soulful blend of folk, Americana, and blues. Griffin shares intimate moments and universal emotions, while her stellar storytelling, evocative voice, and ability to produce rich and resonant melodies has kept her at the forefront of contemporary roots music for more than two decades. $56.85–68.40, 8pm. The Jefferson Theater, 110 E. Main St., Downtown Mall. jeffersontheater.com  

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