
The Crane Wives - ACT II
Thu, 11 Jun, 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM PDT
Doors open
7:00 PM PDT
Ventura Theater
26 S. Chestnut Street, Ventura, CA 93001
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Event Information
Age Limit
All Ages
Refund Policy
There are no refunds given unless a show is canceled or postponed.

Americana
The Crane Wives
The Crane Wives
Americana
Born of the 2010’s folk boom and now comfortably stationed in their
rock and roll era, The Crane Wives epitomize the evolving landscape of
indie folk. Their high-energy performances have been described as
“charged with emotion and technical skill” (Blurred Culture LA), while
their harmony-dense melodies support deeply resonant lyrics, exploring
the vulnerable and the ugly sides of the human condition. The band has
amassed over 1.3 million monthly listeners on Spotify, racking up
over 150 million streams on their most popular songs and
accumulating listenership from far-flung corners of the US to the UK,
Australia, Germany, Brazil, Poland, Mexico, and the Philippines.
Featured by Michigan Radio and NPR’s “All Songs Considered, ”the
band recently released their sixth full-length studio record, Beyond
Beyond Beyond, to high praise, with Glasse Factory calling the album “a
testament to the band’s ability to turn personal struggles into universally
relatable anthems." Niner Times describes the new release as “angsty,
haunting and gritty, ”praising its departure from the more traditional folk
sound of the Crane Wives’ previous records. Since its release in Sept
2024, Beyond Beyond Beyond has accrued over 24 million streams on
Spotify.
The pulse of the Crane Wives is delivered by Ben Zito (bass) and Dan
Rickabus (drums), creating a driving, dynamic backdrop while co-leads
Emilee Petersmark and Kate Pillsbury establish expansive and gritty
conversations between their electric guitars. A web of three-part
harmony helps to soften the blow of their emotional candor, like a 21st
century Cerberus, the hound of Hades reimagined as an emotional
support animal.
The Crane Wives have 6 full-length albums under their belts and have
performed over 600 shows across the US, sharing stages with acts such
as The Avett Brothers, Lake Street Dive, Rusted Root, The Dead South,
Joseph, and many more.

Folk
Yasmin Williams
Yasmin Williams
Folk
Yasmin Williams is an innovative guitarist and composer known for her unique compositional
approach and expansive instrumental style. Her latest album Acadia, released on Nonesuch
Records, showcases her evolution from solo performer to collaborative artist, featuring
partnerships with notable musicians like Aoife O'Donovan and Immanuel Wilkins.
Williams' distinctive creative process involves "ruminating" on single notes until compositions
naturally emerge. Beyond traditional fingerpicked guitar, she demonstrates mastery of multiple
instruments including kora, harp guitar, banjo, and electric guitar. Her music, while rooted in folk
traditions, transcends conventional structures to incorporate elements of progressive rock and
experimental composition.
Following her acclaimed 2021 album Urban Driftwood, Acadia represents a significant artistic
expansion, featuring three distinct sections that move from traditional folk influences to
atmospheric soundscapes and experimental arrangements. Williams' approach emphasizes
sustained tones and intricate articulation, creating music that balances technical precision with
ethereal, floating melodies.
ABOUT YASMIN WILLIAMS
Yasmin Williams, raised in Woodbridge, Virginia, grew up surrounded by music. Inspired by a
wide range of artists—from Chuck Brown to Jimi Hendrix—she began developing her innovative
fingerstyle acoustic guitar technique while studying music theory and composition at NYU.
Williams has released two previous albums, Unwind (2018) and Urban Driftwood (2021), where
she introduced unique approaches, such as playing kalimba and guitar simultaneously. She also
incorporates instruments like the kora, harp guitar, and banjo. Despite her use of folk
instruments, she resists being categorized within the genre, valuing creative freedom over
conformity. Her latest record, Acadia, is out now via Nonesuch Records.