Bluesers JD Simo and special guest Ghalia Volt

JD Simo has earned his place as one of today’s most innovative and sought-after guitarists, drawing praise from Guitar WorldVintage Guitar, and Paste Magazine. He blends the roots of Hill Country blues with psychedelicky textures, deep grooves, fiery improvisations and powerhouse vocals.  JD has collaborated with Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Lesh & Friends, Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney and Beyoncé. Simo’s impressive résumé includes playing every guitar part on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis soundtrack, and coaching Jeremy Allen White on Scott Cooper’s Springsteen biopic. JD was also tapped as guitarist for Chris Isaak’s 2025 tours.
JD makes electrifying chemistry with long-time collaborator, drummer Adam Abrashoff. Together they take us on an edgy, visceral journey of energy and improvisation that evokes awe and exhilaration.
Special Guest: Ghalia Volt
Located in New Orleans, Louisiana, Ghalia Volt is a Belgian-born blues-rock singer, guitarist, drummer, and songwriter whose dynamic, gritty music blends roots, hill country blues, garage, and rock ‘n’ roll influences. After cutting her teeth as a street performer in Europe and immersing herself in American roots music, Volt has released five acclaimed albums — including Shout Sister Shout!, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Top Blues Albums Chart. Her highly anticipated new record, Burn the House Down, dropped in May of this year. It smartly showcases her energy, and the vision for her music she continues to evolve as she defines her place in modern blues and roots rock.
Volt has toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, and has performed at major festivals including the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Mammoth Bluesapalooza, Telluride Blues and Bilbao Blues Festival, Blues Peer, etc. She performs at Blue Strawberry with her full band. She offer blues & roots-based music that’s built for live.
Ghalia Volt - Vocals, guitar 
Neilson Bernard - Drums
James Stiles - Keys