CANCELLED – Lauren Blackford

UPDATE 4:45PM: Due to residual lightning strikes, Lauren Blackford and Retreat is canceled. Please stay tuned to this space for updates. We anticipate clear skies after 5:00PM.

Genres: Pop, Indie Folk, Singer-Songwriter

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Lauren Blackford returns to an A2SF stage this summer! Despite her age of only 22 years old, the word “seasoned” comes to mind when describing Blackford’s career and music alike. Following the 2024 release of One Too Many Times, her self-produced EP, Blackford solidified her status as a rising star with a Midwest tour and earned the title of “Best Vocalist” at Illinois’s Bitter Jester Music Festival. With a sharp writing style and captivating stage presence akin to Fiona Apple and Hayley Williams, crowds everywhere agree: Blackford is an up-and-comer to be reckoned with. From heartfelt pop ballads to alternative rock, her emotion-driven melodies pair sparkling songcraft with refreshing lyricism, attracting audiences of all ages. Don’t miss her lively performance and interpersonal charm at Top of the Park this summer!