Jillian Rae

Lauded as a “triple threat on vocals, fiddle, and composition” (Star Tribune), Jillian Rae is a fiercely unique spirit who cares more about making authentic music than about conforming to expectations. The Minneapolis-based, classically trained violinist turned country fiddler has become a commanding international presence— writing powerful genre-bending songs, heading up her own critically acclaimed indie rock band, and backing up Grammy-winning acts like The Okee Dokee Brothers. Although she got her start playing with folk and country bands, Rae’s second full-length album, I Can’t Be the One You Want Me to Be (2019), took a decided turn into rock and pop with unflinching, hard-hitting songs. It also showcased her orchestration abilities with layered violin tracks saturated in heavy grooves and moody arrangements. The album’s final track “Wayward One” was featured prominently in the hit Chinese film The White Storm 2 and has catapulted her into near stardom in China. Rae is also an in-demand producer and session player, known for her soaring string orchestrations, arrangements, and fiddle parts. Most recently, Jillian Rae has released 4 new singles — "Doing My Best" (2022), "Stuck" (2022), "Barely Breathing" (2023), and "Silence" (2024) — and is working on her third full-length studio album.

Past Shows

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Fine Line

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Fine Line

Jillian Rae

Past Shows

Jukebox the Ghost Presents: 3 Albums, 3 Nights!

with Jillian Rae

★ Local Show ★

with Jillian Rae, bathtub cig and Bryn Battani

featuring Faith Boblett • Maria Coyne • Laura Hugo • Jillian Rae • Molly Brandt • Clare Doyle • Jaedyn James • Leslie Vincent • with line dancing lessons from Howdy Partner ★ Local Show ★

Dog Daze Tour

with Jillian Rae

★ Local Show ★

featuring Faith Boblett • Maria Coyne • Clare Doyle • Laura Hugo • Jaedyn James • Jillian Rae • Leslie Vincent

featuring Faith Boblett • Jaedyn James • Jillian Rae • Laura Hugo • Leslie Vincent • Savannah Smith • Siri Undlin (of Humbird) • with a special DJ set & Line Dancing Lessons from Hold Your Lady Tight Night

with Jillian Rae

featuring Cathy 'N Abel, Doug Collins, Jennifer Eckes, Vicky Emerson, Annie Fitzgerald, Zachary Scot Johnson, Lakewood Cemetery, John Louis, Sarah Morris, Mother Banjo, Jillian Rae, Lara Shortridge, Savannah Smith, Katy Tessman, Katy Vernon, and Nicole Wilder

with CECELIA ERHOLTZ (of TABAH), DIANE, FAITH BOBLETT, JAEDYN JAMES, JILLIAN RAE, LESLIE VINCENT, LYDIA LIZA, MADISON HALLMAN, MOLLY BRANDT, SIRI UNDLIN (of HUMBIRD), and THEYSELF

Backed by the All Star A LITTLE TOO SHORT TO BE STORMTROOPERS band featuring members of GENERAL B AND THE WIZ, RUBEN, THE OK FACTOR, THEYSELF, SLEEP STUDY, and THE PLOTT HOUNDS

with Jillian Rae, Faith Boblett, Savannah Smith and more!

with music by The St. Louis Park Wrecking Crew

Album Release Show

with Syvers and Jillian Rae

with Jillian Rae and Emily Haavik

with Annie and the Bang Bang, Mad Ripple Trib-Hoot for Slim, Al Church and more!

Backed by members of GENERAL B AND THE WIZ, RUBEN, THE FEDERALES, TABAH, SLEEP STUDY, and THE PLOTT HOUNDS

with Jillian Rae, Lydia Liza, Savannah Smith and more!

with Ben Miller, Savannah Smith, The Home Fires and more!

More Shows

Stone Ark

with Mayfly Moon, Scorched Waves and Self Titled

the Jesus Lizard

5th Annual Bob Dylan Birthday Bash

Infinity Song

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featuring Faith Boblett • Maria Coyne • Laura Hugo • Jillian Rae • Molly Brandt • Clare Doyle • Jaedyn James • Leslie Vincent • with line dancing lessons from Howdy Partner

★ Local Show ★