“Joanne Shaw Taylor with Ally Venable” at Newberry Opera House on March 7th, 2027

Joanne Shaw Taylor has established herself as a powerful voice in modern blues rock, combining soulful vocals, expressive songwriting, and commanding guitar work. Discovered by Dave Stewart of the Eurythmics at just 16, she quickly began building an international career that has included collaborations with artists such as Joe Bonamassa, Stevie Wonder, and Annie Lennox. Her acclaimed catalog includes The Blues Album, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, Blues From The Heart Live, Nobody’s Fool, and Heavy Soul, produced by Kevin Shirley. Her official site now also highlights her 2025 album Black & Gold and new music leading into 2026.

Joining Joanne is Texas blues rock powerhouse Ally Venable, a dynamic guitarist and singer songwriter who has been making an impact on the American roots music scene since her teenage years. Venable has earned Billboard Blues Chart success with albums including Texas Honey, Heart of Fire, Real Gone, and Money & Power, her 2025 release produced by Grammy Award winning producer Tom Hambridge. Featuring guest appearances from artists including Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, Shemekia Copeland, and Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Money & Power showcases Venable’s soulful vocals, fiery guitar playing, and evolving songwriting. Together, Joanne Shaw Taylor and Ally Venable bring two generations of blues rock artistry to the stage for an evening centered on exceptional musicianship and powerful live performance.