Toronto, ON – October 29, 2021 – Today, Valerie June shares Why The Bright Stars Glow (Moon And Stars / Acoustic), a heartfelt rework of the song that forms the emotional core of her acclaimed 2021 album, The Moon and Stars: Prescriptions For Dreamers, featuring additional vocals from the incomparable Mavis Staples. “I celebrate bringing the theme of The Moon and Stars full circle with this powerful collaboration” says June. “Our planetary luminescent oracle, Mavis Staples, reminds us that every soul matters and every life has a gift that can uplift the planet. We see through this song that dreams really do come true if we are willing to put in the energy and patiently wait.” Listen here.
 
The collaboration with Mavis Staples puts the exclamation mark on a banner year for Valerie June. The Moon and Stars has been a critical smash, receiving praise on both sides of the Atlantic from the likes of NPR, Pitchfork, The Guardian and so many more. Rolling Stone and SPIN both named the album one of the Best Of 2021 so far. June was featured on the cover of Bitter Southerner’s first-ever print magazine, was profiled by The New York Times, performed at the Kennedy Center alongside Angelique Kidjo and Estelle for the Black Women Breaking Ground celebration, and even illustrated and published a book of poetry titled, Maps For The Modern World.
 
Earlier this week, Valerie June announced her 2022 headlining tour dates, with two Canadian dates, including a show in Vancouver on April 1 at Commodore Ballroom, and Toronto on May 10 at Danforth Music Hall – see below for full routing or visit valeriejune.com/#tour. 
 
Last month, as part of the Americana Music Awards — where she was up for both Song Of The Year and Album Of The Year — June performed Call Me A Fool alongside another hero and legend, Carla Thomas. Watch that here. 
 
Watch a performance of Smile for Jimmy Kimmel Live! here.
 
Check out the official music video for the Jack Splash (Kendrick Lamar, Alicia Keys, John Legend) produced Call Me A Fool here. Also, make sure you watch the original visualizer for Why The Bright Stars Glow here.
 
Keep an eye out for more from Valerie June soon. 

 

“This stunning song cycle of redemption and reclamation adds an orchestral-pop sheen to June’s gorgeous blend of astral folk and meditative R&B.” 
— Rolling Stone

 

"The Moon & Stars: Prescriptions for Dreamers, the introspective, quietly hopeful album she made more than a year ago, sounds just right in 2021." 
— The New York Times

 

“A breathtaking record.”
— NPR

 

“The moment speaks for June on The Moon and Stars, simultaneously marveling at all the wonders that are out there, and at the truth that all you need is one good thing right here.”
— Pitchfork

 

— The Guardian
 

“One of the albums of the year.” 
— The Times (UK)

 

“A psychedelic tour de force.” 
— Uncut

 

"One of Americana music’s most gifted and eclectic performers...her inimitable style, captivating voice,
and emotive writing make for an enticing blend.” 
— New York Magazine

 

“Dylan touted Tennessean conjures up a country-soul fantasia.” 
— MOJO

 

“Well worth the wait—a magical, country-soul offering.”
— Essence

 
Upcoming Tour Dates
Sat Nov 20 – Princeton, NJ – McCarter Theatre Center 
Sat Jan 22 – Austin, TX – ACL @ Moody Theater 
Sat Jan 29 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue 
 
The Moon & Stars Tour
Thu Mar 31 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox 
Fri Apr 01 – Vancouver, BC – The Commodore Ballroom 
Sat Apr 02 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater 
Sun Apr 03 – Portland, OR – Aladdin Theater 
Tue Apr 05 – San Francisco, CA – The Fillmore 
Wed Apr 06 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre 
Fri Apr 08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Fonda Theatre 
Sat Apr 09 – San Diego, CA – Belly Up 
Tue May 03 – Northampton, MA – Academy of Music Theatre 
Wed May 04 – New York, NY – Town Hall 
Thu May 05 – Silver Spring, MD – The Fillmore 
Fri May 06 – Munhall, PA – Carnegie Music Hall at Homestead 
Sat May 07 – Ithaca, NY – State Theatre 
Tue May 10 – Toronto, ON – Danforth Music Hall 
Wed May 11 – Ferndale, MI – Magic Bag 
Fri May 13 – Cleveland, OH – Beachland Ballroom 
Sat May 14 – Columbus, OH – The Athenaeum Theatre 
Sun May 15 – Indianapolis, IN – HI-FI Annex 
Mon May 16 – Bloomington, IL – The Castle Theatre 
Wed May 18 – Chicago, IL – Old Town School 
Thu May 19 – Milwaukee, WI – Turner Hall 
Sat May 21 – Iowa City, IA – Englert Theatre 
Sun May 22 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall 
Tue May 24 – Louisville, KY – Paristown Hall 
Wed May 25 – Cincinnati, OH – Memorial Hall 
Fri May 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Harrisburg Midtown Arts Center 
Sat May 28 – Annapolis, MD – Ram's Head On Stage

 

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