For how thin of a frame rising folk star Alynda Lee Segarra has (better known as her stage name Hurray for the Riff Raff), the unassuming 26-year-old of Puerto Rican descent can sure belt out some wicked traditional folk tunes. Her voice is a commanding presence, and her latest album Small Town Heroes is so great that it found its way onto many year-end-best-of lists in 2014 (including our very own). “We really feel at home with a lot of worlds of people that don’t really seem to fit together,” Segarra is quoted in her official bio. “And we find a way to make them all hang out with our music. Whether it’s the queer community or some freight train-riding kids or some older guys who love classic country, a lot of folks feel like mainstream culture isn’t directed at them. We’re for those people.” Hurray for the Riff Raff is hitting the road hard in 2015 (including appearances at popular festivals such as Treefort and Bonnaroo) and lucky for us she’s got her sights set on Sacramento for one of those shows, so mark your calendars for Sunday, March 15 and head to Harlows.com to secure your tickets ($20 in advance). The show starts late; doors open at 10 p.m., because there’s also an excellent early show that night at Harlow’s featuring two killer bands, Branches and Show Ponies. Opening for Hurray for the Riff Raff will be Nashville’s Adia Victoria. Learn more about the artist at Hurrayfortheriffraff.com.
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