Amythyst Kiah • Fairfield, CT • StageOne

Amythyst Kiah
THU 9/24 • StageOne
Fairfield, CT
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Amythyst Kiah is one of the most compelling voices working in Americana right now, not because she fits neatly into the genre, but because she keeps stretching it. Her music draws from old-time roots, folk, rock, and soul, carried by a deep, resonant voice and guitar work that feels both precise and forceful. The result is a sound that feels grounded in tradition but never boxed in by it.
What makes Kiah stand out live is the balance of control and intensity. She can pull a room into complete silence, then turn around and hit with something fierce and full-bodied. Her songs are smart, emotionally direct, and built to last beyond the first listen. There is grit in the sound, but also nuance. Power, but not bombast.
She has earned attention from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, NPR, and People, and those accolades track. Still, the strongest case for Amythyst Kiah is simple: she is the real thing. A serious writer, a compelling performer, and an artist with a clear point of view.
For fans of roots music that feels alive, modern, and fully inhabited, Amythyst Kiah is an easy yes.
“One of Americana’s great up-and-coming secrets.” — Rolling Stone
“Her razor-sharp guitar picking alone guarantees her a place among masters, but it’s her deep-hued voice that can change on a dime from brushed steel to melted toffee that commands attention.” — The New York Times