TORA DAA is a Norwegian Grammy nominated pop/rock band fronted by guitar heroine Tora Dahle Aagård, who is subject to worldwide praise and popularity due to her playful virtuosity and mesmerizing stage presence. She is followed by 150K guitar aficionados from all over the world on Instagram. The band is acclaimed for their captivating and energic live shows. Follow Tora: https://www.facebook.com/TORABandpage https://www.instagram.com/toradaa https://open.spotify.com/artist/7wml1FKnTWVEj05OrqIVUg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG9fnMfuH106ioSKyQWNXjw/videos Follow the Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance: https://www.bluesandroots.org https://www.facebook.com/NashvilleBluesandRootsAlliance https://www.instagram.com/nashvillebluesrootsalliance

Nashville Blues & Roots Alliance 2024 Blues Challenge Finals Live at Eastside Bowl on October 6th 2024 Finalists: Youth Delegate: Alex Warner & Soul Sunrise, Doc Downs & the Next Round, Alex Kilroy, Jeff Woods Band, Shantelle & The Juke Joint Band, Corey Congilio, Goose Downing & 3 Bean Soup

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 Nashville all the way from Australia to record her first single and spent some time chatting with us. https://www.lilgretroguitarlife.com https://www.youtube.com/@UCMF1t7fdkHOj5W4QxWA0eOg https://www.facebook.com/guitargem808 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 bars in Nashville. Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.

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 possess a tone and sound uniquely his own, Alex crafts melodies filled with breathtaking dynamics and a phrasing that captures hearts across genres. https://www.alexleewarnerofficial.com/

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 unique sound to her original music resulting in a broad fan base of all ages! You definitely want to be sure to keep an eye on Kiersi, as she is on the verge of being one of the next up & coming artists! https://linktr.ee/kiersijoli

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

On March 31st, 2024, one of our favorite music venues, Twin Kegs II, closed its doors. The owner, Todd Rossbach, was not just a great supporter of blues music, but of many creative pursuits, hosting spoken word evenings, comedy nights, and songwriter's open mics along with the historic Sunday blues jam. At the last jam at Twin Kegs II, we sat down with several regulars to talk about what made this place so special. Thank you, Todd.

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 everyone from Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, Devon Allman, Margo Price, Tyler Childers, Kingfish, Susan Tedeschi, and earned acclaim courtesy of Rolling Stone and more. It's why she's about to leave her own mark on music as well. https://www.gracebowers.com https://www.instagram.com/grace__bowers https://www.youtube.com/@UCKQ4QhP2JbpVneGFTX3mDXQ https://www.tiktok.com/@grace__bowers1 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 bars in Nashville. You can connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommynorman/ and on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tommynorman. Become a member and support the blues with the Nashville Blues And Roots Alliance at http://www.bluesandroots.org.