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Grace Bowers Turns the Guild into a High-Energy Celebration of Music

May 15, 2026

The first time we saw Grace Bowers was back in 2024/25 at BottleRock Napa Valley, and she completely captured our attention and impressed us with her incredible guitar skills. Ever since then, we had been waiting for the chance to see her again, making last night at The Guild Theatre feel like a full-circle moment. The evening kicked off with Mint Green delivering a fantastic set that had the crowd singing along and fully engaged from the start, their cover of Creep was killer. Recently relocated to California, Mint Green brought an infectious energy to the stage, and we’re already looking forward to catching more of their upcoming shows. As the venue continued to fill, Grace hit the stage and completely owned it from start to finish. Not only was her guitar playing absolutely jaw-dropping, but her vocals carried such a charismatic energy that you couldn’t help but get swept up in the emotion, passion, and intensity she poured into every song. Whether she was diving into a bluesy groove, channeling an angsty punk-rock vibe, or delivering a [Read More]

Electrifying Night: Emi Grace stuns at sold-out Cafe DuNord Show

July 2, 2024

Friday night, San Francisco’s Cafe DuNord hosted a sold out show featuring the extraordinary young guitarist Emi Grace. Emi was opening for Winnetka Bowling.League. Despite her youth, Emi Grace has already carved out a significant presence in the music world. She garnered high praise for her self-taught guitar playing which showcased her unique shredding prowess and distinctive trashy tone. The intimate setting of Cafe DuNord provided the perfect backdrop for Emi’s raw and edgy performance. From the moment she took the stage, her high energy angsty vocals and electrifying guitar work captivated the audience. The young crowd was packed shoulder to shoulder, completely immersed in her music and rockin out to each note. Emi Grace’s performance was a masterclass in blending her unique technical skill with raw emotional power. Her signature sound, often criticized by some for her unconventional setup, proved to be a hit among the fans. It’s clear that her critics can only dream of playing with such fervor and intensity! As the show went on, it was evident that this intimate [Read More]

Breakthrough guitarist extraordinaire Grace Bowers set to release debut album on August 9th

June 27, 2024

One of our favorite artists of BottleRock Napa 2024 was Grace Bowers. The breakthrough artist guitarist extraordinaire blew us away. We highlighted her performance HERE. Today Bowers announced information about her upcoming debut album, Wine On Venus. The album is set to release on August 9th with her band, The Hodge Podge (pre-order/pre-save here). Today you can check out the title track: About the album Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Wine On Venus captures the electric energy of Bowers’ live performances with The Hodge Podge. The record consists of nine soul-infused tracks including a new version of Sly and the Family Stone’s “Dance to the Music” as well as previously release single, “Tell Me Why U Do That,” Of the record, Bowers shares, “I’m so excited to share my first album with the world in August! It’s been a long time coming, and I’m proud of what was created with the incredible Hodge Podge and John Osborne producing. We recorded everything live, as it should be, for this sonic journey. I hope you love it as much as I do.” Additionally, [Read More]

BottleRock Highlight is 17 year old superstar guitarist Grace Bowers

May 30, 2024

17 year old superstar guitarist Grace Bowers was a true highlight at this year’s BottleRock Napa 2024 Festival. With her red SG Gibson guitar, she blew away crowd after crowd. Not only performing on the main stage but she also played the Jam Pad as well as joining a couple of the sets. Several fans were treated to an intimate performance at the Prudential special stage. Check out photos of Grace from BottleRock: Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://www.gracebowers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grace__bowers/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grace__bowers1?_t=8jkAm7qKTWh&_r=1 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@grace__bowers

Hannah Wicklund releases new track Hell in the Hellway

October 27, 2023

As we get closer to the release of her new album The Prize, Hannah Wicklund has just released the new track Hell in the Hallway. The song is an amazing new track that highlights her powerful vocals. She truly shines with her music and can’t wait for you to check it out: We recently caught Hannah Wicklund open for Devon Gilfillian in San Francisco earlier this week. She wowed the crowd with her solo set and check out some photos from that set: You can pre-order the new album The Prize. Tracklisting for The Prize: “Hell In The Hallway” “Witness” “Hide and Seek” “Lost Love” “Song Bird Sing” “The Prize” “Can’t Get Enough” “Intervention” “Dark Passenger” “Sun To Sun” Make sure to visit social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news and releases. Information & Links: Website: https://www.hannahwicklund.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannahwicklundss Twitter: https://twitter.com/hannahwicklund Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahwicklund Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/62GZbclGNlKcuW6O7l8TOU?si=7781KVdyTGy9rjDicg1Yug&nd=1

Hannah Wicklund lights up the Cafe DuNord with her stellar solo set

October 26, 2023

Last night opening up for Devon Gilfillian on his headlining tour, Hannah Wicklund performed a solo set in San Francisco. Capturing the illustrious singer/songwriter/guitarist Hannah in the intimate setting of the Cafe DuNord was the crowning achievement for a midweek show in the city. She delivered a flawless set that highlighted her passion and dedication in creating musical compositions with lyrics that bring vulnerability as well as empowerment to life. Bravo to this young lady who is a true powerhouse in the music scene today. The set started off with the blistering track On Fire, where you can really hear her guitarwork shine on a Gibson semi-hollow. The tone was impeccable. Hannah performing solo, really allowed us to appreciate every aspect of her performance and be in awe of her stellar guitar playing. She treated the crowd to a couple of her new songs which will be out on her upcoming album, The Prize. You can pre-order the album HERE. Her performance of Songbird Sing was magical and had us in anticipation of the new [Read More]

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Kyle Rising shines with performance at The Independent SF

October 24, 2023

One of our favorite sets of the year was not at a large festival, stadium venue, world tour events. It was at the intimate venue The Independent in San Francisco last week. We were heading out to cover BabyJake on the SF tour stop and were happy to see that Kyle Rising was an opener. We watched several of his Doors covers via Instagram and couldn’t help but be in awe of his uncanny resemblance to Jim Morrison and the amazing vocals to match. One thing is certain, although you might have been introduced to Kyle through his Doors covers, it is his own style and songs that will keep you a longtime fan. His music and vibe brings a nostalgic nod to the 70’s, all while his alluring voice delivers pure perfection with rich tones that hold you captivated. Check out his latest song, Honeydew which has a permanent spot on our daily playlist. Kyle’s live performance highlights his passion and impressive stage performance. He not only has a striking voice but [Read More]