Breakthrough guitarist and songwriter Grace Bowers, along with her band, The Hodge Podge, will independently release her highly anticipated debut album ‘Wine On Venus' on August 9. Fans can pre-order and pre-save the album now. The title track, released today, offers a glimpse into the album’s soulful sound.
A Stellar Year for Bowers
This release crowns a remarkable year for Bowers. Recently named a U.S. Global Music Ambassador through the U.S. Department of State and YouTube’s Global Music Diplomacy Initiative, she is also nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the 2024 Americana Music Association Honors & Awards. Marking another milestone, Bowers will debut at the Grand Ole Opry on her eighteenth birthday, July 30, 2024.
Upcoming Performances
Bowers' tour schedule includes support slots for iconic acts like Slash, The Red Clay Strays, and Brothers Osborne. She will also grace stages at major festivals, including Levitate Music & Arts Festival, Floyd Fest, and Bourbon & Beyond. Full tour details are listed below.
Wine On Venus: Capturing Live Energy
Produced by John Osborne of Brothers Osborne, Wine On Venus showcases the electric energy of Bowers' live performances. The album features nine tracks, including a reimagined version of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Dance to the Music” and the acclaimed single “Tell Me Why U Do That,” which Forbes describes as “an infectious, joyous party.” The Bluegrass Situation praises her as “an exceptional breakout talent,” while RIFF Magazine calls her “the next generation’s star of American rock, blues, and funk guitar.”
Grace Bowers on Her Debut Album
“I’m thrilled to share my first album with the world!” Bowers exclaims. “Creating this with The Hodge Podge and John Osborne was an incredible experience. We recorded everything live, capturing the raw energy of our performances. I hope listeners love it as much as I do.”
Reflecting on the title track, Bowers shares, “My nana, who passed away last year at 100, always said she’d be drinking wine on Venus when she died. This song is a tribute to her eccentric spirit.”
Notable Collaborations and Contributions
The album features Grace Bowers on guitar, with contributions from Joshua Blaylock (keys), Brandon Combs (drums), Eric Fortaleza (bass), Esther Okai-Tetteh (vocals), and Prince Parker (guitar). Collaborating songwriters include Ben Chapman, Meg McRee, Maggie Rose, and Lucie Silvas.
Rising Star from the Bay Area
Originally from the Bay Area and now based in Nashville, Bowers gained attention during the pandemic by sharing her guitar skills on social media. Her rise to fame includes performances on “CBS Mornings,” a duet with Dolly Parton, and appearances at major events like the Newport Folk Festival, where Rolling Stone lauded her as “a star in the making.” The Tennessean describes her as “a 17-year-old blues guitar prodigy” with a “heart as big as her talent.”
Recent Highlights
This summer, Bowers joined Billy Idol at the Fired Up For Summer benefit concert and raised $30,000 for MusiCares® and Voices for a Safer Tennessee during her 2nd Annual “Grace Bowers & Friends” benefit show. With ‘Wine On Venus' distributed by The Orchard, Bowers is poised to solidify her place as one of music’s most intriguing new artists.
Wine On Venus Track List
- Won No Teg
- Get On Now
- Tell Me Why U Do That
- Holding Onto Something
- Madame President
- Lucy
- Dance To The Music
- Mookie’s Blues
- Wine On Venus
Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge Confirmed Tour Dates
- July 5—Marshfield, MA—Levitate Music Festival
- July 14—Vail, CO—Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater*
- July 27—Floyd, VA—Floyd Fest
- July 30—Nashville, TN—Grand Ole Opry
- August 3—Mammoth Lakes, CA—Mammoth Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza
- August 5—Bethlehem, PA—Wind Creek Steel Stage at PNC Plaza+
- September 7—Mill Valley, CA—Sound Summit 2024
- September 13—Telluride, CO—Telluride Blues & Brews Festival
- September 15—Bristol, TN—Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
- September 18—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore#
- September 19—Pittsburgh, PA—Stage AE#
- September 20—Louisville, KY—Bourbon & Beyond
- September 22—Camden, NJ—XPoNential Music Festival
- September 29—Franklin, TN—Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival
- October 11—North Charleston, SC—Riverfront Revival
(*supporting Brothers Osborne, +supporting Slash, #supporting The Red Clay Strays)
With her debut album and an exciting lineup of performances, Grace Bowers is set to make waves in the music industry. Don’t miss the chance to see this rising star live!
