No Cover — 8:00pm Show

Jillian Rae lights up the Animales stage with her powerhouse vocals, fiddle, and fearless songwriting. Her sets are full of energy and genre-defying spirit.

Jillian Rae is a Minneapolis-based singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whose authentic and powerful, genre-transcending music is pioneering a new wave of music in the Midwest. Lauded as a “triple threat on vocals, fiddle and composition” (Star Tribune), Rae is a fiercely unique spirit who cares more about making authentic music than about conforming to expectations.

“With her violin in hand and her gifted band behind her, Jillian ushered the audience into a world where genres don’t matter– they don’t even exist.” — Girl At The Rock Shows

“Her razor sharp, creative decisiveness and performative energy ignites every stage she takes.” - the Hook and Ladder Theater and Lounge

“…My eyes and ears were immediately drawn to the stage (so much that I almost wiped on the stairs). Wow! Talk about stage presence…”

— Twin Cities Media

“Jillian Rae is a beast (and I mean that in the most beautiful way possible).” — Girl At The Rock Shows