Grace Bowers covers Led Zeppelin on new single
Grace Bowers, 18 year old, meteorically fast rising guitarist, songwriter and bandleader today released her new single, a reimagination of Led Zeppelin classic “Going To California,” with production from John Osborne (of Osborne Brothers) and mastering done by Emily Lazar. Joined by an all-female, all-star ensemble of Nashville rising stars the recording includes British singer-songwriter Lucie Silvas and country music singer Caroline Jones who share vocals, alongside Sierra Hull on mandolin and Sistastrings who provide a stunning string arrangement to the track. Bowers’ guitars sparkles throughout, weaving restrained crystalline guitar flourishes, embellishing tastefully on Jimmy Page’s original lead lines by employing a moody, blues tinged guitar tone which offers a fresh reinterpretation of the song, which originally featured on Led Zeppelin’s 1971 album, IV.
Of the release, Bowers stated, “This Led Zeppelin song has always had a special place in my heart. After performing it live with these women at my charity show I realized that there was something special to be captured. I hope you enjoy this reimagining of the original song!”
This past month, Bowers was awarded “Instrumentalist of the Year” at The Americana Honor & Awards, yet another landmark moment for this remarkable and singular young artist.
Along with the new single, Bowers also announced a headline show at the legendary Troubadour in West Hollywood on January 30, 2025. In addition she added a show at Beaver Creek Village in Avon, CO on December 13, 2024. Tickets on sale now.
Bowers’ debut album, Wine On Venus was released recently in partnership with The Orchard. Produced by John Osborne (Brothers Osborne), Wine On Venus continues to receive widespread acclaim, from Rolling Stone calling Bowers “Nashville’s new guitar hero,” to Forbes praising the album as, “an infectious, joyous party and a worthy introduction to Bowers.”
Bowers cut her teeth playing in dive bars, gravitating to the guitar inspired by the blues of B.B. King as well as the soulful funk of Sly And The Family Stone. Her breakout moment came when videos of herself playing guitar on social media went viral during the pandemic. Since she has become one of the most in demand and celebrated young guitarists, and an inspiration to a whole new generation of female guitarists around the world.
Bowers also recently made her late-night television debut on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” was featured on “CBS Mornings” and NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and she will also perform in NYC on October 15 with the Roots in support of WhyHunger and in January, Grace will be joining The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir at his Dead Ahead Fest in Mexico for five nights of curated collaborations celebrating the Grateful Dead songbook. She has further headline shows in Japan and New York City, as well as at prominent festivals such as Bourbon & Beyond, Telluride and Bottlerock and Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival.
The release of Wine On Venus is just another milestone in a breakout year for Bowers, who made her Grand Ole Opry debut on her eighteenth birthday, was recently named a U.S. Global Music Ambassador by the U.S. Department of State and YouTube’s Global Music Diplomacy Initiative.
Originally from the Bay Area and now calling Nashville home, Bowers began garnering attention after sharing videos of herself playing guitar on social media during the pandemic. In the years since, she’s been featured on “CBS Mornings” in a piece focused on a new wave of young female guitarists, performed alongside Dolly Parton as part of her Pet Gala special on CBS, joined Lainey Wilson as part of CBS’ New Year’s Eve Live celebration, performed as part of the “Men’s Final Four Tip-Off Tailgate Presented by Nissan” and been sought after by everyone from Devon Allman to Tyler Childers and Susan Tedeshi to Kingfish. Of her 2023 Newport Folk Festival debut, Rolling Stone declared, “Her 20-minute performance gave the distinct sense that everyone lucky enough to have attended was witnessing a star in the making,” while The Tennessean calls her “a 17 year old Blues guitar prodigy,” with a, “heart as big as her talent is vast.”
Earlier this summer, Bowers also joined artists such as Slash and Brothers Osborne on the road, performed alongside Billy Idol at the Fired Up For Summer benefit concert and raised $30,000 with her 2nd Annual “Grace Bowers & Friends: An Evening Supporting Love, Life & Music” benefit show, $15,000 of which was donated to MusiCares®.
GRACE BOWERS & THE HODGE PODGE CONFIRMED TOUR DATES
October 11—North Charleston, SC—Riverfront Revival
October 15—New York, NY—Irving Plaza – WhyHunger’s Amplified: Annual Hungerthon^ Kickoff Concert
November 1—Ebisu, Japan—Blue Note Place
November 2—Tokyo, Japan—Blue Note
November 3—Tokyo, Japan—Blue Note
December 7—New York, NY—The Beacon Theatre#
December 8—New York, NY—Mercury Lounge
December 13—Avon, CO—Beaver Creek Village
December 14—St. Louis, MO—The Factory#
December 15—Kansas City, MO—Uptown Theater#
December 16—Nashville, TN—Ryman Auditorium#
December 21—San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore#
January 30—West Hollywood, CA—The Troubadour
May 1, 2025—Miramar Beach, FL—Sun Sand and Soul
+supporting Gary Clark Jr.
*supporting The Red Clay Strays
^supporting The Roots
#as part of The Allman Betts Family Revival