Alela Diane

Alela Diane at Turntable

Alela Diane’s songwriting carries the closeness of a room where the stories matter as much as the melodies. That's the pull of Alela Diane at Turntable in Indianapolis on January 20, 2027, at 8:00 PM. The Portland folk songwriter's seventh full-length, released through Fluff & Gravy / Loose Music, was recorded live in the attic of her own house. Sam Weber produced it. If you love songs that feel close enough to touch, this is your kind of night out.

The story behind the record gives the evening its weight. Its creation connects to Diane returning to a local musical community, and to the loss of her friend and mentor Michael Hurley. Those are human threads, not marketing slogans. Hearing a songwriter share work shaped by belonging and grief in a live room is a different experience from playing a record alone at home. You get the voice, the moment and the people around you, all at once.

Shannon Lay joins the bill, and that makes the night more than a single set. She is a self-taught singer-songwriter whose stated focus includes empathy. Put her beside Diane and you have two reflective songwriters sharing one winter evening in Indianapolis. Bring a friend who appreciates honest songwriting, or come alone and let the music do the talking. Secure your seat for Alela Diane at Turntable and make January 20 a night you remember.