ACCLAIMED SINGER-SONGWRITER JOHN MORELAND TO PERFORM AT THE ROXBURY ARTS CENTER

ROXBURY –  Roxbury Arts Group presents An Evening with John Moreland on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the Roxbury Arts Center, 5025 Vega Mountain Road, Roxbury.   The performance marks a significant return to touring for the Tulsa-based singer-songwriter following a transformative year-long hiatus focused on healing and creative renewal.  Further information and to reserve your tickets with Tiered Equity Pricing visit us at  www.roxburyartsgroup.org or by calling 607-326-7908. 

"John Moreland represents the kind of authentic artistry that resonates deeply," said Roxbury Arts Group Executive Director, Jenny Rosenzweig. "His willingness to step away from the industry to prioritize his wellbeing and then return with such profound creative clarity makes this performance particularly meaningful."

Moreland rose to prominence in the 2010s with a string of raw, emotionally resonant albums that positioned him as a singular voice in contemporary songwriting. Acclaimed by The New York Times, Fresh Air, and Pitchfork, his early work including "In The Throes" and "High on Tulsa Heat" was marked by a stripped-down, heart-on-sleeve approach that earned him a devoted following and established his reputation for songwriting that "hits straight to the gut."

In the 2020s, Moreland continued to defy expectations, first with "Birds in the Ceiling" (2022), a bold exploration of folk-electronica that examined themes of alienation and digital fatigue. Then, in a move both personal and radical, he stepped away from touring entirely, turned off his smartphone, and took a full year to rest, reflect, and reconnect with his creative core.

The result of this intentional pause is "Visitor" (2024), a return to Moreland's roots in both sound and spirit. Recorded at home over ten days with minimal collaborators, the album blends folk-rock immediacy with quietly devastating insights on disconnection, healing, and resilience. While his signature lyricism remains intact, there's a hard-won clarity to these songs—a deep wisdom gained through his year of healing and self-connection.

The album showcases Moreland's evolution as both artist and person, with subtle moments that reveal profound truths. As he explores the dichotomy between those who "say" and those who "know," Moreland positions himself firmly among the latter—committed to the pursuit of truth and wisdom, speaking only when he has something genuine to offer.

This rare performance offers audiences the opportunity to experience Moreland's most personal and reflective work in an intimate setting, as he continues to cement his place among the great singer-songwriters of his generation. Tickets and information available at www.roxburyartsgroup.org or by calling 607.326.7908.

All programs offered by the Roxbury Arts Group are supported by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature, the A. Lindsay and Olive B. O’Connor Foundation, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation, The Community Foundation for South Central New York, the Tianaderrah Foundation, The Delaware National Bank of Delhi, and individual supporters.