Meet Our Next Well Crafted Artist: Jane Kramer

Lauded by UK music reviewer Three Chords and the Truth as sounding like she was “born to irreverent, bohemian poets and raised in the mountains by Emmylou Harris,” Asheville-based singer-songwriter Jane Kramer is celebrated for her soulful vocals, powerful storytelling, and deeply moving songs rooted in Appalachian tradition. With critically acclaimed albums including Carnival of Hopes and Valley of the Bones, praised by Mary Gauthier, Kramer has built an international following through her heartfelt performances in theaters, festivals, and intimate listening rooms. Her music blends grit, grace, humor, and vulnerability into songs that linger long after the last note fades.

About Well Crafted Series

The Iredell Arts Council proudly presents the Well-Crafted Music Series, a five-part program curated by Asheville pedal steel guitarist Matt Smith. This intimate series brings acclaimed musicians from Western North Carolina to the Old Jail, where Matt blends performance and conversation to spotlight the relationships he’s built over 20+ years of touring and recording.