Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance - Artist Interviews

Lil G grew up listening to a variety of musicians and genres that have played an influential role in shaping her signature sound. Although tender in years it is said that Lil G has an 'old soul' and that is reflected in the music that she plays. For some, music is just a way to let out a little bit of energy, but for Lil G it’s so much more than that– it’s a way of life. Lil G visited Nash...

At just 15, Alex Lee Warner is setting the music scene ablaze with his fiery guitar skills! This teenage virtuoso stepped into the limelight in 2021, igniting his solo career with a passion for the strings that's both raw and soulful. Critics and fans alike have been left in awe, describing Alex's playing as a spellbinding showcase of incredible musicianship. With gut-ripping solos that po...

Middle Tennessee’s 16 year old multi-genre singer, songwriter, performer & harmonica virtuoso, Kiersi Joli, leaves an exciting impression every time she takes the stage! From her rare, top-level harmonica tone, skill & improvisation techniques to her dynamic vocals accompanied by her acoustic guitar, Kiersi is making waves! To hear her perform live it’s obvious she brings an undeniable uni...

Fresh off their win at the 2024 International Blues Challenge, Piper & The Hard Times are on the rise! Core band members Steve Eagon, Dave Colella, and Al 'Piper' Green sit down to chat about coming together as a band nearly 20 years ago and their journey to one of blues music's top honors. https://www.piperandthehardtimes.com

Clenching a red Gibson SG, Grace Bowers expresses emotion through fluid fretwork and raw riff-craft. Instead of resorting to mere words, chords, and leads evoke feelings for the 17-year-old guitarist and band leader. It's why she's quietly emerged as not only a phenomenon on her instrument of choice but also as an enigmatic musical presence. It's why she's been sought after by ever...

Corey Congilio is a Nashville based guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and popular YouTuber. For over 20 years, Corey has immersed himself in a rich and diverse musical career. His experience as a touring guitarist, session musician, educator, and presenter has proved valuable in connecting with audiences around the world. Corey's website: https://coreycongilio.com/ Lesson site: https://...

Ram Prakash Pokharel, aka "Prakash Slim", is an international artist/performer and educator of the blues from a small village called Lamatar, in the Lalitpur district, of Nepal. He recently traveled to the US for the first time to perform his country style blues for audiences across the continent. We sat down with Prakash before his show at Papa Turney's BBQ to chat about how he got...

Anthony Corder is the lead vocalist for Tora Tora, an esteemed educator, an accomplished entertainment industry executive, and he has a unique perspective as a creative and corporate professional due to his involvement with the entertainment industry for 30 years. Website: https://www.toratoramusic.com/ Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business...

Danny "Guitarwood" Garwood is a young up and coming blues musician who is taking Nashville by storm. Check out our interview with this amazing new artist. Find Danny online at https://dannyguitarwoodgarwood.com/    Tommy Norman is the Vice President for the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance, a business leader, as well as a guitarist who has played the clubs on Beale Street and the dive...

Johnny Burgin cut his teeth in Chicago, gigging and recording with blues veterans like Tail Dragger, Sam Lay, Billy Boy Arnold, Charlie Musselwhite, and Pinetop Perkins. He's put out 10 albums on his own and toured the world. We caught up with Johnny when he headlined at Papa Turney's BBQ. Connect with Johnny at: https://johnnyburgin.com    Tommy Norman is the 2023 Vice President for the N...

Jackie Venson is a multi-instrumentalist, singer/songwriter known far and wide for her beautifully complex music and blazing guitar skills. Born and raised in Austin, Texas, Jackie has traveled the world playing to crowds both as a headliner and as support for major acts such as Keb' Mo', Gary Clark Jr, Aloe Blacc, Melissa Etheridge, and Citizen Cope, to name a few. In 2020, Jackie release...

At 22 years old, Sean “Mack” McDonald is one of the younger faces of the blues. He grew up in Augusta, GA where he was introduced to various forms of music through church, relatives, and family friends. After starting out on drums at age 2, he started playing piano at 3 after hearing Ray Charles. 4 years later, he started teaching himself guitar. His influences range from popular musicians such as...