Blues & Brews Series: Ally Venable

Dive into the heart of the blues!

Starting January 2025, the Orange Blossom Opry introduces the OBO Blues & Brews Series—a listening room experience where national blues legends take the stage. Enjoy intimate performances with a cold beer or a glass of wine in hand. Where the blues come alive!

Ally Venable with special guest The Nighthawks
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: $49 - $43 - $38 - $34

Ally Venable

Texas blues/rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ally Venable has made her fiery presence known around the world since the release of her debut album at 16. Now, with her fifth solo effort Real Gone! Released on Ruf Records March 10th, 2023, Venable has come of age.

At 23, Venable is already an important artist in the roots music world. Her name has grown in stature with each new album and high-energy gig. She’s an absolutely ripping guitar player with style and tone for days, a commanding singer, and a songwriter with the power to make blues music that speaks to contemporary fans. The new record, produced by Grammy winner Tom Hambridge (Buddy Guy, Susan Tedeschi), features guest appearances by Joe Bonamassa and living legend Buddy Guy.

The Nighthawks

On their 50th anniversary in 2022, founder, lead singer and harpmaster Mark Wenner is still at the helm, while drummer Mark Stutso, guitarist Dan Hovey and bassist Paul Pisciotta all share vocals and songwriting, making this lineup one of the strongest ever. Decades of gigs and countless rabid fans have earned them the name “The Best Bar Band In The World.” More than a bar band or blues band, as they’re frequently labeled, this is a band that played with Carl Perkins in addition to Muddy Waters.