Ruthie Foster

Ruthie Foster at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club in Portsmouth, NH on Friday, October 2, 2026. Category: Music · Blues. Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Ruthie Foster has spent more than three decades crafting a powerful blend of blues, soul, folk, and gospel. After earning her first Grammy in 2024 for Best Contemporary Blues Album with Mileage, Foster returns with Just Say Yes (Sun Records), a deeply personal collection inspired by resilience, renewal, and embracing life's next chapter. Foster's soulful voice and heartfelt songwriting have earned widespread critical acclaim, making her one of the most respected voices in contemporary roots music. Just Say Yes is another inspiring chapter from an artist whose music continues to resonate with honesty, warmth, and unwavering spirit. Jimmy's features a full-service restaurant, and food is available for purchase at every performance. Doors open at 5:30 PM, when you can order dinner directly from your ticketed seat, no separate dinner reservations needed! Kitchen service runs from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. The Box Office at Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, offering both in-person and phone ticket sales. You can purchase tickets by calling 888-603-5299 (ext. 1) or by visiting us at 135 Congress Street in Portsmouth, NH. For online purchases and to check out our food and beverage menus, please visit jimmysoncongress.com. Please note: Ticket sales outside of Jimmy's Box Office and Ticketmaster are not purchased directly from Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club. 🎟️ Tickets & details: https://www.ticketmaster.com/ruthie-foster-portsmouth-new-hampshire-10-02-2026/event/010064FBE9C24E19 NearbyGrid lists this public event for discovery only, we do not host, organize, or sell tickets for it. Tickets and full details (including any changes to date, time, lineup, or price) are on the official listing. Always confirm there before you go.