It’s really special to follow an artist from the beginning of their career, and we all have an exciting opportunity to do that with guitarist and bandleader Grace Bowers. Bowers and her ensemble The Hodge Podge just released their first album Wine on Venus in August, and it takes listeners on a soulful, funk-filled journey through time and space. While the group’s name reflects the ever-rotating cast of musicians Bowers performs with, you can always count on her groovy riffs and singer Esther Okai-Tetteh’s stunning vocals. With a start as strong as this, I can’t wait to see how far Bowers & Co. will go.
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Grace Bowers and the Hodge Podge at Pilgrimage, 9/29/2024
