Weird Valentine's Day
Friday, Feb. 13 | 8:00pm ET (7:00pm CT)
Five melancholic indie-think-music artists are joining forces to help you sit in your heartbreak this Valentine’s Day. Whether you are happily taken, jilted, hung out to dry, or just plain lonely, why not ditch the holiday and hurt your own feelings?
Expect plenty of laughs, tears, and memorable musical moments. This show also makes a great first date idea for those who want to leave a truly unique first impression.
Acorn Insiders Exclusive Presale:
Wednesday, November 26th @ 10am ET through Thursday, November 27th @ 10pm ET
Public On Sale:
Friday, November 28th at 10am ET
Chris DuPont and Kylee Phillips kicked the concept off with their sold-out 2023 “Ruin your Valentine’s Day” show at Trinity House Theatre. They joined friends Kyle Joe, Spencer LaJoye, and Sammie Hershock in presenting “Weird Valentines” to a sold-out crowd at Lowell Arts in February 2025. The crew is taking the show on the road again in 2026, kicking off at The Acorn.
About the Artists:
Spencer LaJoye (CA, by way of MI) is a rising queer-indie-folk powerhouse, sharing songs of belonging, self-discovery, and redemptive heartbreak. You may have heard their viral post-religious-hymn “Plowshare Prayer,” or seen them on the road with the Crane Wives.
Kyle Joe (MI) is an award-winning songwriter’s songwriter. Haven’t heard of him? Ask any Michigan artist about him, because they have. Though often content to skate through the shadows, Kyle is one of the coziest frontmen imaginable, and wins hearts at every show.
Sammie Hershock (MI) is a text-loving piano songstress, weaving themes of religious imagination, powerful womanhood, and the inspiration found in nature. She has lately made appearances at many a midwest festival, singing on stage with the treasured Tom Petty tribute band The Insiders.
Kylee Phillips (MI) was the 2025 winner of the Acorn Singer-Songwriter Competition. This quickly-rising indie-pop artist has been rapidly winning hearts with her anthemic hooks, massive crystalline voice, and achingly relatable lyrics.
Chris DuPont (MI) is a Michigan think-piece Americana artist, melding ‘70s folk eloquence with hazy indie rock textures. Known for an easy tenor and a truly singular guitar voice, he has been a southeast Michigan staple for over a decade. Chris was a finalist in the 2025 Acorn Singer-Songwriter Competition, and is often on stage with Kylee in their duo DuPont Phillips.
Please note Week of Show price increases by $5 per ticket.
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