John Craigie + Jobi Riccio — live event on Oct 14, 2026

John Craigie + Jobi Riccio

John Craigie and Jobi Riccio live at YES (Pink Room), Manchester on Wed, Oct 14, 7:30 PM. Tickets from $24.77. Lineup, start time and tickets on Ckord.

For over a decade, John Craigie has made music that brings people in, not with spectacle but with sincerity and songs that feel like conversations. His new album I Swam Here, out 6 February 2026 on Zabriskie Point Records, was written and produced by Craigie and recorded between New Orleans and Astoria. Seven tracks were cut at Deslonde St Studios with musicians handpicked by Sam Doores of The Deslondes, including Howe Pearson, Max Bien Khan, Jonny Campos, and a guest appearance from Desiree Cannon. Longtime collaborator Anna Moss appears across much of the record. The remaining tracks were finished at the Rope Room in Astoria, carrying over the same spirit and palette. The cover art, painted by Brittany Schall, nods to the design of mid century samba and jazz records. The album’s singles trace the path of its making. “Fire Season,” engineered by Bart Budwig, was one of the first songs written and features Cooper Trail, Nevada Sowle, Luke Ydstie, and Jamie Greenan. “Dry Land” was reworked in Astoria after early New Orleans sessions didn’t feel right. “Edna Strange,” inspired by Marty Robbins, is the only track where Craigie plays steel string acoustic, with Max Bien Khan on nylon string leads and a trio vocal arrangement in place of Moss’s harmonies. Tour support comes from Jobi Riccio.

Starts: Wed, Oct 14, 7:30 PM

Ends: Wed, Oct 14, 11:00 PM

Where: 38 Charles Street, Manchester, England M1 7DB, United Kingdom

Price: $24.77

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Venue: YES (Pink Room)

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