Leilani Kilgore

Fiery Blues-Rock Virtuoso, High-Octane Vocalist & Guitar Force

Biography & Career Overview

Hailing from Southern California and establishing her home base in Nashville, Tennessee, Leilani Kilgore is a powerhouse electric guitarist, singer, and songwriter known for fusing the raw, emotional bite of classic blues with the aggressive grit and volume of hard rock and punk. Growing up on a household foundation of classic rock, she immersed herself in modern rock and roots music before quickly gaining recognition as one of the most ferocious live performers on the contemporary blues-rock circuit.

Earning industry accolades for her dynamic fretwork, soulful raspy vocals, and commanding stage presence, Kilgore has shared stages and opened for legends and heavyweights including Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, and The Dead Daisies. Following a string of breakout singles and festival appearances across the United States and Europe, she released her debut full-length studio record, Tell Your Ghost, solidifying her status as a standout voice in modern rock-infused roots music.

Musical Instrumentation & Guitar Style

Aggressive Blues-Rock Soloing & Lead Articulation: Distinguished by singing wide vibrato, aggressive rakes, piercing bends, and fast, raw pentatonic runs heavily inspired by Gary Moore, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Joe Bonamassa.
Heavy Rhythm Attack & Grooves: Pairs classic Mississippi and Delta blues riff structures with overdriven, punchy hard rock power chords, dynamic dynamic drop-offs, and driving garage-rock energy.
Dual Lead Vocals & Guitar Performance: Exhibits exceptional stamina simultaneously delivering raspy, soulful lead vocals with wide range and projection while maintaining complex rhythm syncopations and blistering lead fills.

Live Band & Touring Configuration

The Leilani Kilgore Band: Tours primarily in an explosive, tight-knit power trio format featuring electric bass and drums, allowing her guitar tones and dynamic shifts maximum sonic space in the live mix.
High-Profile Touring & Support Slots: Regular performer on prominent blues and rock festival lineups, touring club circuits across North America and Europe alongside classic and modern guitar icons.

Selected Discography & Key Releases

Full-Length Studio Albums

Tell Your Ghost (2025): Her debut full-length studio album, featuring nine hard-hitting tracks blending heavy blues-rock, introspective songwriting, and searing guitar solos. Includes standout tracks like "HIGH/LOW," "SPANISH MOSS," "BACK TO YOU," "EARLY GRAVE," and "WISH YOU WERE DEAD."

Key Singles & EPs

"HIGH/LOW" (2025): The lead powerhouse single from Tell Your Ghost, demonstrating blistering overdrive leads and swaggering hard rock riffs.
"EARLY GRAVE" / "WISH YOU WERE DEAD" (2025): A pair of intense, rhythmically aggressive singles driven by raw lyricism and stinging blues-metal soloing.
"Diamond Shine" (2022): A viral breakthrough single spotlighting her dynamic vocal range and melodic blues lead phrasing.
"Los Angeles" / "Take It For Granted" (2023): Singles exploring alternative rock textures, melodic hooks, and punchy garage-rock rhythm work.
"I'm Gonna Leave You" / "XXX Moonshine" (2021): Early signature independent tracks that introduced her signature blend of whiskey-soaked roots blues and heavy guitar tone.