Ally Venable and Buddy Guy

Texas-born blues-rock singer and guitarist Ally Venable is renowned for her gritty, soulful tunes and impressive guitar solos. She started singing at age 4 and picked up the guitar at 12. Venable's chart-topping album "Heart of Fire" features collaborations with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Known for touring with Buddy Guy and performing at the Experience Hendrix Show, she continues to rise on the blues charts.

Buddy Guy, born in Lettsworth, LA, is an iconic blues guitarist known for blending classic Chicago blues with rock & roll flair. His journey began in 1959, and his hit "First Time I Met the Blues" became a staple. Influenced by T-Bone Walker and B.B. King, Guy became a legend with his performances and collaborations with greats like Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix. Guy's album "Damn Right, I've Got the Blues" was a commercial breakthrough. He’s received numerous accolades, including Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, eight Grammys, and a Kennedy Center Honor.