Ally Venable: Biography & Album Information
Biography
Ally Venable is an acclaimed American blues-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter from Kilgore, Texas. Emerging as a prodigious talent in her teens, Venable has quickly grown into a leading force in modern blues and American roots-rock. Fusing gritty Texas blues traditions with high-octane modern rock power, she is celebrated for her scorching guitar work, powerful vocal delivery, and commanding stage presence. Over her career, she has garnered multiple Independent Blues Music Awards, topped the Billboard Blues Charts, and collaborated with legendary mentors and peers like Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. As a dedicated international touring artist, she continues to break glass ceilings and bring a fresh, dynamic energy to the global blues-rock scene.
Key Albums & Discography
- No Glass Shoes (2016) & Puppet Show (2018): Her formative independent breakthrough releases that established her footprint on the Texas blues circuit and hit the Billboard Blues charts.
- Texas Honey (2019): Her Ruf Records debut produced by Mike Zito, which propelled her to international acclaim and peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Blues Albums chart.
- Heart of Fire (2021): A deeply personal, powerful record tackling resilience and perseverance, featuring guest appearances by Kenny Wayne Shepherd.
- Real Gone (2023): A critically lauded album produced by Tom Hambridge that debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues Charts, featuring contributions from blues titans Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa.
- Money & Power (2025): Her explosive sixth studio album on Ruf Records. Produced in Nashville, the record showcases her uncompromising ambition and bold artistic range, featuring stellar guest spots by Shemekia Copeland and Christone "Kingfish" Ingram.
Ally Venable Band "We Want The Funk" The Token Lodge August 19, 2026