Ani DiFranco

I last saw Ani in Berkeley way back in October 1996. 30 years later, I was finally able to see her again —what a privilege, what a blessing! She is a pioneer, a rebel, a goddess, and a sage. To steal from her own lyrics, she really is a wise woman AND a giggling girl. I was on the floor near the very front of the stage with my 18 year-old-daughter. Our ears were ringing. Our bodies were vibrating from the sound. And we were moved to tears by her guitar playing, her supportive, amazing band, her spirit, and her lyrics. Those lyrics remain so real and so true to this very day. There is nothing more magical than to feel like a joyful girl with one’s own daughter. And that’s exactly how I felt. Thank you, Ani.

AnI DiFranco is and always has been an amazing artist of our time. She was recently in the New York Times as "America's Top Songwriter" and she has written over 21 albums and hundreds of songs. The Woodland Zoo Ani DiFranco Concert was a good time... Next stop is Portland August 4 follow #BreakingtheNewsBarrier #AniDifranco

Last night the internet felt less like social media and more like a campfire. 🔥🎸 People across the web kept describing Ani DiFranco’s “Spirit of Love Tour” stop with Valerie June as emotional, spiritual, healing, and absolutely electric. Fans were talking about the power of the lyrics, the raw honesty, and how Ani still commands a stage like one of the last real independent voices left in music. And Valerie June? Pure cosmic soul energy. The pairing of Ani + Valerie has become one of the most talked about live combinations on this tour. 🌙✨ The vibe online was clear: this isn’t nostalgia… this is living folk music still breathing in real time. 🎶 Tour + Music: https://anidifranco.com/tour/ 🛰️ Breaking The News Barrier: https://breakingthenewsbarrier.us #AniDiFranco #SpiritOfLoveTour #ValerieJune #IndieMusic #FolkMusic #RawGutsRecords #BreakingTheNewsBarrier #RadioAcrossAmerica

The restored Lansdowne Theater is excellent! It is beautiful inside, has great acoustics, there is not a bad seat in the house, and there is plenty of room in the seats and between the rows. The opening act, Valerie June, was a wonderful counterpoint to Ani's music and style. Ani and her band were on target, tight, and played fantastically together. Ani was engaging and playful, while being deep and insightful. We loved the show and will see her again anytime we have the chance.

The streets of the internet are talking… and the verdict on Ani DiFranco’s #SpiritOfLoveTour is loud and clear: this tour is hitting souls, not just speakers. 🔥🎸 Across folk circles, indie forums, Facebook threads, IG clips, and underground music communities, people are calling these shows “spiritual,” “healing,” “powerful,” and “the kind of concert the world forgot how to make.” Ani DiFranco and Valerie June together? That’s not just a lineup. That’s revolutionary energy wrapped in poetry, protest, truth, and survival. The beautiful thing about Ani is she never sold out the soul to the machine. Decades later, she’s STILL out there proving independent music can shake the culture harder than billion-dollar corporate noise. That’s Raw Guts territory. That’s legacy territory. This tour feels less like entertainment… and more like a signal flare for people still trying to keep art honest. 🌎⚡ 🔗 https://anidifranco.com 🔗 https://breakingthenewsbarrier.com 🔗 https://rawgutsrecords.com #AniDiFranco #SpiritOfLoveTour #RawGutsRecords #IndependentMusic #FolkPunk #ValerieJune #RighteousBabe #BreakingTheNewsBarrier #IndieMusic #AdvocacyIsTheNewBlack #RadioAcrossAmerica

Ani was full of energy and talent. A real entertainer in tune with her adoring fans. Her backing musicians were consummate artists and you could hear them perfectly. But sadly not Ani's words. Because the venue is primarily built for concerts I expected pristine sound. But my companions and I were sorely disappointed that we could barely make out a word of her lyrics due to and echoey sound. The same was true with opening act Valerie June's lyrics. We were in row E and our friend was in row P. It was the same problem for both of us. It put a damper on what otherwise was a wonderful show.

Lost count of how many times I have seen her live over the past three decades. The soundtrack of my memories...she never disappoints. So many cities so many states and the outdoor venues are always my faves. First time at this venue... I like the layout. I'm short and that can s**k in small indoor spaces. Didn't even hardly feel the cold.

I love Ani!! This was my first time at the venue and at an Ani Difranco concert. The venue is intimate with a festival vibe. Ani has an incredible energy in her live performance. My only complaint is that she left me wanting more!! The venue sound was full and clear and I was right up at the stage. The vibe of the crowd was friendly and fun!

Ani DiFranco, Savoy Düsseldorf, June 18, 2025 It was a great concert and fine place for a venue like this. As Support: Gracie and Rachel. A two women Band, very good multiinstrumentalists and perfect singers from New York and the rigtheousbabe label. Their singing with different voices and octaves were excellent. Keyboards, a violin, a drummachine, sequencer and loops make their atmospheric music wonderful for every stressed people. Ani DiFranco was in a fine muood. She introduced her and her three man band with the sadly but true aspect: "We are refugees from the fascist states of america." A drummer, a standupbass- and keyboard- player and a guitar/steelguitarplayer arranged the songs as the had to be today and has to be in the past. Ani played a mixed setlist up from 1991 with her classic Hits like as is, Not a pretty Girl, gravel and new melodic material from the 2010th-2020th decades. She was thinking about singing a song from before 1991, like a child song about mosquitos: There where "so much laughter and so much fun". Sadly, after short one and a half hour Ani and her band ended up the concert. But it was full of good songs, nice and funny moments at all ! A very very good evening. B.M.

Amazing concert! A very nice opening duo, 30 minutes of rain and 30 minutes of waiting for the appropriate checks and then Ani in great shape with a fantastic setlist. Excellent musicians, I liked the choice of a pedal steel guitar. Very small defects, in my opinion, in the sound of the PA but the location is not acoustically optimal, however overall a more than good sound.

I have not seen her live since the late 90’s. What a wonderful place where the intelligent,, evolved and empowered females of the area gather in one place! I met 2 fantastic incredibly different equally intelligent and cool last night and I owe it all to the wonderful folk singer that saved my life so many years ago with her music. I kept getting goosebumps. The music is enjoyable,, thought provoking, and she only uses the good notes. Her voice is so beautiful and I love seeing the stand-up bass and last, but not least my favorite thing is her laugh and her voice so beautiful and she’s not afraid to use it.! Also she had the tbest merch ever!

It has been quite a few years since I was lucky enough to attend an Ani Difranco show. (around 14!) I have seen Ani Difranco in many venues in many cities, and over the 25 years, I have listened to her music. She gets better with age. She put on a fantastic performance with her bandmates. They were all in sync and vibing off one another. Joy Clark was a positively lovely addition; she is such a beautiful being with so much soul! The House of Blue Houston is an intimate venue doing the concert scene right. It was nice grabbing a bite to eat, a drink or two, and merch. The bathroom attendant in the women's restroom was so sweet and very helpful. I've attended shows in the main room and the Bronze Peacock, and they both feel so intimate and exclusive.

I love Ani! This was a deeply personal show for me. I got to attend soundcheck, and afterwards Ani came out and spoke to us. I had the opportunity to speak with her about Valarie Kaur’s concept of tending the wounds of your opponent. It was an amazing, healing journey for me, all these years later…

I’ve seen Ani before and this time the sound was off, I going to say it’s the venue. Ani’s vocals and guitar just weren’t as strong as in the past. She acknowledged it and said “she didn’t know what to do about it”. Seemed like the PA system just wasn’t as good. She’s always great to see and puts on a great show.

After waiting out storms while jamming to Ani in our truck for a couple of hours, we were gifted with a most amazing concert! The energy was amazing. The venue is beautiful and the event staff was friendly and welcoming. Ani is always one of the most entertaining and talented performers, this show was no exception. Love, love, love! 💪🏻

I love Ani!!! This concert was certainly timely with the state of the world. The setlist was great. And I love when an artist shares new work. It is a special treat. One of my favorite venues in Portland Oregon. The crowd was very chatty which was a take a bad take away but that has nothing to do with the performance that Ani delivered.

Been seeing Ani since 2003 and she is always fantastic. Last night's show was really great and strongly heartfelt. She did nice cross section of songs including some stuff, old gems and of course some fan favorites. The thing I love about seeing Ani perform is you never know what it will get? A solo show, a full band, maybe some brass? Last night was Ani and her drummer Terrence Higgins. Fantastic Duo set!!! Ani is one of my favorite live guitar players just because of her style and her energy level. She is live and in motion the whole time. Ani ROCKS!

Ani DiFranco was amazing. She was passionate, energetic, friendly, happy, and having fun. She played so many good old songs. She kept her poise during interruptions and told stories. The sound quality and volume were perfect. The audience was excited and loving. It’s like when her fans congregate, we’re long lost family to each other. Ani DiFranco is an inspiration. This show was especially meaningful after reading her book.

I was blissfully happy-I came there alone, and i left by myself. Yet had the most amazingly fun and exciting experience!! Great great Great great great times infinity is how much I adore ani. ani is just an incredibly talented artist, both poetically and musically. I am so in awe Of her and feel so blessed to have had the chance to see her tour. I live in north carolina so she doesn’t come down here often. And i have kids so its hard for me to make the road trips. Anyway love you ani-all-keep smiling xo

At this show I heard Ani play the best version of Joyful Girl I have ever heard her play. I’ve been seeing her play live since 1997 and heard Joyful Girl live at least 20 times. The version this night made the night. My only issue with the show was the 2 drunk women sitting behind me & my husband. They knew the “hits” which they sung at the top of their terrible voices. During songs they didn’t know they chatted loudly. They sucked as people. The staff at the Calvin we no help with these specimens.

I last saw Ani in Berkeley way back in October 1996. 30 years later, I was finally able to see her again —what a privilege, what a blessing! She is a pioneer, a rebel, a goddess, and a sage. To steal from her own lyrics, she really is a wise woman AND a giggling girl. I was on the floor near the very front of the stage with my 18 year-old-daughter. Our ears were ringing. Our bodies were vibrating from the sound. And we were moved to tears by her guitar playing, her supportive, amazing band, her spirit, and her lyrics. Those lyrics remain so real and so true to this very day. There is nothing more magical than to feel like a joyful girl with one’s own daughter. And that’s exactly how I felt. Thank you, Ani.

AnI DiFranco is and always has been an amazing artist of our time. She was recently in the New York Times as "America's Top Songwriter" and she has written over 21 albums and hundreds of songs. The Woodland Zoo Ani DiFranco Concert was a good time... Next stop is Portland August 4 follow #BreakingtheNewsBarrier #AniDifranco

Last night the internet felt less like social media and more like a campfire. 🔥🎸 People across the web kept describing Ani DiFranco’s “Spirit of Love Tour” stop with Valerie June as emotional, spiritual, healing, and absolutely electric. Fans were talking about the power of the lyrics, the raw honesty, and how Ani still commands a stage like one of the last real independent voices left in music. And Valerie June? Pure cosmic soul energy. The pairing of Ani + Valerie has become one of the most talked about live combinations on this tour. 🌙✨ The vibe online was clear: this isn’t nostalgia… this is living folk music still breathing in real time. 🎶 Tour + Music: https://anidifranco.com/tour/ 🛰️ Breaking The News Barrier: https://breakingthenewsbarrier.us #AniDiFranco #SpiritOfLoveTour #ValerieJune #IndieMusic #FolkMusic #RawGutsRecords #BreakingTheNewsBarrier #RadioAcrossAmerica

The restored Lansdowne Theater is excellent! It is beautiful inside, has great acoustics, there is not a bad seat in the house, and there is plenty of room in the seats and between the rows. The opening act, Valerie June, was a wonderful counterpoint to Ani's music and style. Ani and her band were on target, tight, and played fantastically together. Ani was engaging and playful, while being deep and insightful. We loved the show and will see her again anytime we have the chance.

The streets of the internet are talking… and the verdict on Ani DiFranco’s #SpiritOfLoveTour is loud and clear: this tour is hitting souls, not just speakers. 🔥🎸 Across folk circles, indie forums, Facebook threads, IG clips, and underground music communities, people are calling these shows “spiritual,” “healing,” “powerful,” and “the kind of concert the world forgot how to make.” Ani DiFranco and Valerie June together? That’s not just a lineup. That’s revolutionary energy wrapped in poetry, protest, truth, and survival. The beautiful thing about Ani is she never sold out the soul to the machine. Decades later, she’s STILL out there proving independent music can shake the culture harder than billion-dollar corporate noise. That’s Raw Guts territory. That’s legacy territory. This tour feels less like entertainment… and more like a signal flare for people still trying to keep art honest. 🌎⚡ 🔗 https://anidifranco.com 🔗 https://breakingthenewsbarrier.com 🔗 https://rawgutsrecords.com #AniDiFranco #SpiritOfLoveTour #RawGutsRecords #IndependentMusic #FolkPunk #ValerieJune #RighteousBabe #BreakingTheNewsBarrier #IndieMusic #AdvocacyIsTheNewBlack #RadioAcrossAmerica

Ani was full of energy and talent. A real entertainer in tune with her adoring fans. Her backing musicians were consummate artists and you could hear them perfectly. But sadly not Ani's words. Because the venue is primarily built for concerts I expected pristine sound. But my companions and I were sorely disappointed that we could barely make out a word of her lyrics due to and echoey sound. The same was true with opening act Valerie June's lyrics. We were in row E and our friend was in row P. It was the same problem for both of us. It put a damper on what otherwise was a wonderful show.

Lost count of how many times I have seen her live over the past three decades. The soundtrack of my memories...she never disappoints. So many cities so many states and the outdoor venues are always my faves. First time at this venue... I like the layout. I'm short and that can s**k in small indoor spaces. Didn't even hardly feel the cold.

I love Ani!! This was my first time at the venue and at an Ani Difranco concert. The venue is intimate with a festival vibe. Ani has an incredible energy in her live performance. My only complaint is that she left me wanting more!! The venue sound was full and clear and I was right up at the stage. The vibe of the crowd was friendly and fun!

Ani DiFranco, Savoy Düsseldorf, June 18, 2025 It was a great concert and fine place for a venue like this. As Support: Gracie and Rachel. A two women Band, very good multiinstrumentalists and perfect singers from New York and the rigtheousbabe label. Their singing with different voices and octaves were excellent. Keyboards, a violin, a drummachine, sequencer and loops make their atmospheric music wonderful for every stressed people. Ani DiFranco was in a fine muood. She introduced her and her three man band with the sadly but true aspect: "We are refugees from the fascist states of america." A drummer, a standupbass- and keyboard- player and a guitar/steelguitarplayer arranged the songs as the had to be today and has to be in the past. Ani played a mixed setlist up from 1991 with her classic Hits like as is, Not a pretty Girl, gravel and new melodic material from the 2010th-2020th decades. She was thinking about singing a song from before 1991, like a child song about mosquitos: There where "so much laughter and so much fun". Sadly, after short one and a half hour Ani and her band ended up the concert. But it was full of good songs, nice and funny moments at all ! A very very good evening. B.M.

Amazing concert! A very nice opening duo, 30 minutes of rain and 30 minutes of waiting for the appropriate checks and then Ani in great shape with a fantastic setlist. Excellent musicians, I liked the choice of a pedal steel guitar. Very small defects, in my opinion, in the sound of the PA but the location is not acoustically optimal, however overall a more than good sound.

I have not seen her live since the late 90’s. What a wonderful place where the intelligent,, evolved and empowered females of the area gather in one place! I met 2 fantastic incredibly different equally intelligent and cool last night and I owe it all to the wonderful folk singer that saved my life so many years ago with her music. I kept getting goosebumps. The music is enjoyable,, thought provoking, and she only uses the good notes. Her voice is so beautiful and I love seeing the stand-up bass and last, but not least my favorite thing is her laugh and her voice so beautiful and she’s not afraid to use it.! Also she had the tbest merch ever!

It has been quite a few years since I was lucky enough to attend an Ani Difranco show. (around 14!) I have seen Ani Difranco in many venues in many cities, and over the 25 years, I have listened to her music. She gets better with age. She put on a fantastic performance with her bandmates. They were all in sync and vibing off one another. Joy Clark was a positively lovely addition; she is such a beautiful being with so much soul! The House of Blue Houston is an intimate venue doing the concert scene right. It was nice grabbing a bite to eat, a drink or two, and merch. The bathroom attendant in the women's restroom was so sweet and very helpful. I've attended shows in the main room and the Bronze Peacock, and they both feel so intimate and exclusive.

I love Ani! This was a deeply personal show for me. I got to attend soundcheck, and afterwards Ani came out and spoke to us. I had the opportunity to speak with her about Valarie Kaur’s concept of tending the wounds of your opponent. It was an amazing, healing journey for me, all these years later…

I’ve seen Ani before and this time the sound was off, I going to say it’s the venue. Ani’s vocals and guitar just weren’t as strong as in the past. She acknowledged it and said “she didn’t know what to do about it”. Seemed like the PA system just wasn’t as good. She’s always great to see and puts on a great show.

After waiting out storms while jamming to Ani in our truck for a couple of hours, we were gifted with a most amazing concert! The energy was amazing. The venue is beautiful and the event staff was friendly and welcoming. Ani is always one of the most entertaining and talented performers, this show was no exception. Love, love, love! 💪🏻

I love Ani!!! This concert was certainly timely with the state of the world. The setlist was great. And I love when an artist shares new work. It is a special treat. One of my favorite venues in Portland Oregon. The crowd was very chatty which was a take a bad take away but that has nothing to do with the performance that Ani delivered.

Been seeing Ani since 2003 and she is always fantastic. Last night's show was really great and strongly heartfelt. She did nice cross section of songs including some stuff, old gems and of course some fan favorites. The thing I love about seeing Ani perform is you never know what it will get? A solo show, a full band, maybe some brass? Last night was Ani and her drummer Terrence Higgins. Fantastic Duo set!!! Ani is one of my favorite live guitar players just because of her style and her energy level. She is live and in motion the whole time. Ani ROCKS!

Ani DiFranco was amazing. She was passionate, energetic, friendly, happy, and having fun. She played so many good old songs. She kept her poise during interruptions and told stories. The sound quality and volume were perfect. The audience was excited and loving. It’s like when her fans congregate, we’re long lost family to each other. Ani DiFranco is an inspiration. This show was especially meaningful after reading her book.

I was blissfully happy-I came there alone, and i left by myself. Yet had the most amazingly fun and exciting experience!! Great great Great great great times infinity is how much I adore ani. ani is just an incredibly talented artist, both poetically and musically. I am so in awe Of her and feel so blessed to have had the chance to see her tour. I live in north carolina so she doesn’t come down here often. And i have kids so its hard for me to make the road trips. Anyway love you ani-all-keep smiling xo

At this show I heard Ani play the best version of Joyful Girl I have ever heard her play. I’ve been seeing her play live since 1997 and heard Joyful Girl live at least 20 times. The version this night made the night. My only issue with the show was the 2 drunk women sitting behind me & my husband. They knew the “hits” which they sung at the top of their terrible voices. During songs they didn’t know they chatted loudly. They sucked as people. The staff at the Calvin we no help with these specimens.