On Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at 7 pm, the Congregational Church of Laconia, UCC will welcome
the singer, song writer, and poet Bobby Jo Valentine to the stage for a night of music that you
won’t want to miss.
Bobby Jo Valentine is an explorative, hopeful, spiritual, queer artist who strives to make music
and poetry that is good medicine for everyone. Bobby Jo has won multiple awards for his
songwriting, given a Tedx Talk, and is a believer in the soft and steady power of everyday acts of
love to heal our world.
Along with theatres, house concerts, and many other kinds of stages, Bobby is often invited to
offer his stories and songs at faith communities around the nation. Among others, he has been
invited to perform for The Wild Goose Festival, the international Emerge Conference, and the
2017 General Synod of the United Church of Christ. His music has won Song of the Year twice at
West Coast Songwriter’s Association, and his work has appeared on radio, TV, and feature films.
He has performed artist residencies, hosted songwriting workshops, and been involved in
helping communities of all types use their spaces and voice in more creative and powerful
ways.
His new book "Your True Name" is a collection of 112 stories, poems, and lyrics around coming
home to yourself, and his latest album "The Thing About A Heart" explores human behavior and
belonging in our confusing modern world. When he is not touring the country, Bobby Jo lives in
Portland, Oregon with his husband Tim and their puppy, Kizzy.
Bring your family and friends, sit back, relax, and enjoy some heart-warming music. “We are
delighted to be able to host Bobby Jo as he brings his music and stories to the Lakes Region.
Creating such points of connection and community are integral to the mission and vision of the
Congregational Church”, said Rev. Eliza Tweedy.
Listen to one of his songs here:
Tickets are $10 person at the door
Located in Laconia at 18 Veterans Square, Laconia, NH 03246, the Congregational Church of Laconia, United Church of Christ.
