Ari Tibi

“Raise your voice”

Inspired by nature and her artistic familial roots, Ari Tibi’s music is composed of personal stories and explorations of the mind. Her lyrics study hope, freedom, and the pressures we face as human beings to be our fiercest selves. Whether she’s singing blues or seducing us with complicated love songs, Ari’s music is nostalgic of an acoustic rawness that brings us back to the storytellers of the 60s.

“Soul it will be rusty til you sleep, Skin will be dry until you finally weep”

Writing her own music since before the age of ten, Ari is a self-taught multi-instrumentalist with a background in gospel, rock and folk. The eclectic Los Angeles native has formed many bands over the years, most recently a folk-pop female trio called Luci. Three part harmonies define all of their original material, and twangy blues meet a modern twist when they play. In 2019 they opened for Pat Benetar on her national tour, and have shared stages with Raelynn Nelson, Justin Moore, Raeylnn, Tyler Farr and more.

Whether alone or in a group, Ari delivers distinctive low tones, catchy melodies, and big anthemic chants. “Most of my songs actually start as a cappella or with a bass line. Ideas usually come when I’m out walking somewhere; anyone who knows me knows that I always have baby songs roaming around in my head.” In 2020, Ari will be continuing to release under her solo project, sharing the music she wrote backstage and on tour. Strung with heartache and introspection, this is undoubtedly her most vulnerable project to date.

Over recent years, Ari experienced the loss of several close friends at the hands of drugs or alcohol; one of them was a former band member and mentor. In light of these tragedies, she’s only held tighter to music as a way of connecting to all people. Whether they are here or not, Ari’s friends and family are her light. All of them, she says, penetrate her music on a high level. The upset from losing intertwined with the fulfillment of new love make Ari’s music truly memorable.