My artist for today is Grace Bowers:
At only seventeen, guitarist, songwriter, and bandleader Grace Bowers has all the makings of a star. Her captivating guitar-playing transcends her age, bringing a soulful yet electric tone to the six-minute track “Wine On Venus.” Released this week, the single marks the announcement of her debut album, Wine On Venus.
Bowers is joined on the album by her band, The Hodge Podge, made up of Joshua Blaylock on keys, Brandon Combs on drums, Esther Okai-Tetteh on vocals, Prince Parker on guitar, and Eric Fortaleza on bass. Produced by John Osborne, Wine On Venus captures the band’s live energy across nine soul-and-funk-filled tracks. Where others would choose to express emotions through lyrics, Bowers shares it all through her skillful riffs and passionate playing.