Jess Ledbetter is a compelling singer/songwriter originally from Arlington, Texas. A closet songwriter all of her youth, Ledbetter moved to New York City at 18 and earned a Bachelors in Fine Art before being swiftly drawn into the vibrant East Coast music scene. After fronting indie rock bands and punk trios for a few years she moved on to Austin, Texas to practice audio recording. She released her debut solo EP Slow Desert on UK based label Shifting Sounds.

In 2021 she relocated to Arizona where she became an entertainer on the Grand Canyon Railway, a passenger train that travels to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Ledbetter began writing what would become her debut full length solo album in partnership with long-time friend and collaborator Nick Rapley. Small Town Forgiveness was self released on March 15, 2024 and lives as an intimate painting of the Southwest landscape.

Ledbetter draws inspiration from The Cure, The Smiths, Nick Drake, Cat Power, Townes Van Zandt, and Neil Young among others. Americana Highways wrote “Small Town Forgiveness takes you on a journey that's riding the rails, its imagery and emotion transporting the listener from one stop to the next, each one exhilarating and unforgettable”.

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All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!