John R. Miller - Album Release Concert
Shepherdstown Opera House
Shepherdstown, WV 25443
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The Shepherdstown Opera House is proud to present John R Miller in his return to West Virginia to debut his new album, The Great Unknowing.
Born in the Washington, DC area and raised in West Virginia, Miller has built a reputation as a thoughtful, boundary-pushing voice in alt-country and Americana, drawing from punk, traditional Appalachian music, and less conventional rock influences.
As John R. Miller began work on his fifth album, The Great Unknowing, he set out to challenge himself both creatively and geographically. For this record, he left his comfort zone behind and traveled to Tulsa to record at the legendary Church Studio, drawn by the city’s deep musical legacy and its ties to artists like J.J. Cale. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Adam Meisterhans, the album was tracked live with a band of Tulsa-based musicians, including Grammy-nominated John Fullbright, under the steady hand of veteran engineers Gary Laney and Mike Prado. The result is Miller’s most ambitious work to date — a spacious, textured collection that expands on the critically praised Depreciated and Heat Comes Down, blending road-worn storytelling, fuzzy atmospheres, and reflections on movement, memory, and change.
Rooted in his West Virginia past yet shaped by constant
travel and new collaborations, The Great Unknowing captures an artist trusting the process, embracing risk, and letting the groove lead the way.
Artist website: https://jrmillermusic.com/
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General Admission - All Ages
Doors open 7:00 pm
The historic Shepherdstown Opera House is a cozy theater that seats 99 with room to dance. Advance ticket purchase encouraged. Online sales end 1 hour before showtime. Beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks for sale during the performance (ID required for beer & wine purchase, no outside food or drinks please). Lobby, theater & restroom are wheelchair accessible.