Hickory Ridge Concerts welcomes Paducah Kentucky singer-songwriter Daniel Neihoff to the stage on Saturday, July the 12th, 2025 at the historic Ellisville Opera House in Ellisville, IL. Known for his smooth and soulful sound and his storytelling style songs and compelling melodies, Neihoff’s accolades include winning the Kerrville New Folk Competition in 2019, being a 3-time finalist of Songwriter Serenade, placing 3rd in the Woody Guthrie songwriter contest.
Born in Texas and raised in Kentucky, Daniel grew up in a family of songwriters, with both his father and grandmother crafting melodies and lyrics. That songwriters come from the western Kentucky clan of Neihoffs is a surprise to no one aware of the land and family. He wrote his first song at 8 years old, surrounded by a family fit for country songs – the old kind about struggle and lonesomeness, mistakes among enduring love. The melodies and legends were all around him in his family, and it all seeped in. Now living in Paducah, KY, he honed his skills playing at church and learning from masterful guitar player Cheryl Yates. Neihoff’s debut album reached number 32 on the iTunes singer/songwriter charts, further solidifying his place in the music world.
The Hickory Ridge Concert Series is hosted by singer-songwriter Chris Vallillo. Concerts are usually (but not always) held on the 3rd Saturday of the month and begin at 7:00 p.m. with the doors opening at 6:00 p.m. The Ellisville Opera House is a second story venue however they do now have an elevator and is air conditioned. Coffee, drinks, and a variety of desserts are available during intermission. There is an admission charge of $10.00 per adults with children under 12 free. Hickory Ridge Concerts is supported in part by WIUM 91.3 FM, your source for NPR programming, local news and a variety of music, the Two Rivers Arts Council, and the Doris and Ken Kolb Foundation. Follow Hickory Ridge Concerts on facebook, or on the website, www.hickoryridgeconcerts.com.
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