Grace Bowers, 18 year old, meteorically fast rising guitarist, songwriter and bandleader recently released a live video of “Going To California” her new single, a reimagination of Led Zeppelin classic “Going To California,” with production from John Osborne (of Osborne Brothers) and mastering done by Emily Lazar. The live video was recorded at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, TN. Joining Bowers on the stage were Sierra Hull on mandolin and Caroline Jones on vocals and banjo. On the track, Bowers’ guitar sparkles throughout, weaving restrained crystalline guitar flourishes, embellishing tastefully on Jimmy Page’s original lead lines by employing a moody, blues tinged guitar tone which offers a fresh reinterpretation of the song, which originally featured on Led Zeppelin’s 1971 album, IV. 

Bowers’ debut album, Wine On Venus was released recently in partnership with The Orchard (stream/purchase here). Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Wine On Venus continues to receive widespread acclaim, from Rolling Stone calling Bowers “Nashville’s new guitar hero,” to Forbes praising the album as, “an infectious, joyous party and a worthy introduction to Bowers.” 

Bowers cut her teeth playing in dive bars, gravitating to the guitar inspired by the blues of B.B. King as well as the soulful funk of Sly And The Family Stone. Her breakout moment came when videos of herself playing guitar on social media went viral during the pandemic. Since she has become one of the most in demand and celebrated young guitarists, and an inspiration to a whole new generation of female guitarists around the world.

GRACE BOWERS & THE HODGE PODGE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

November 1—Ebisu, Japan—Blue Note Place

November 2—Tokyo, Japan—Blue Note

November 3—Tokyo, Japan—Blue Note

November 13—Los Angeles, CA—Spotlight:Grace Bowers 

December 7—New York, NY—The Beacon Theatre#

December 8—New York, NY—Mercury Lounge

December 13—Avon, CO—Beaver Creek Village

December 14—St. Louis, MO—The Factory#

December 15—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater#

December 16—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium#

December 21—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore#

January 9, 2025—Cancun, Mexico—Dead Ahead Fest 2025

January 30, 2025—West Hollywood, CA—The Troubadour

May 2, 2025—Miramar Beach, FL—Sun Sand and Soul

May 16, 2025—Rocky Mount, VA—Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge

#as part of The Allman Betts Family Revival
 

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10.21.2024