"Grace Bowers makes unexpected appearance with The All-American Rejects, a performance she won't soon forget"
18-year-old prodigious guitarist Grace Bowers, hailing from Nashville but originally from California, has impressively graced the stage with musical heavyweights. Her latest accomplishment involves joining alt-rockers All-American Rejects at a private Nashville party, demonstrating her skillful shredding capabilities.
Bowers' impressive career has seen her sharing the spotlight with renowned artists, such as covering a solo-featured Beatles classic with Peter Frampton and Trey Anastasio, playing at the Grammys alongside Coldplay's Chris Martin, and making her Jimmy Kimmel debut. Despite being celebrated for her masterful blues rock playing, Bowers' performance with All-American Rejects was a showcase of her unrestrained fretboard prowess.
Armed with one of her trusted Gibson SGs, Bowers demonstrated her technical skill as she played lick after lick amid flashing cameras and enthusiastic fans. Although she held back slightly from delivering some two-hand taps, her fiery fretboard showmanship hinted at future intimate appearances. Remarkably, even in such an energetic performance, Bowers' contributions remained tasteful, particularly in harmony with bass player Tyson Ritter's powerful chorus delivery.
The energetic show elicited Bowers' post-performance praise on social media, with the caption, "Not forgetting this one anytime soon." The epitome of a statement solo, Bowers' performance marked a significant step away from the blues genre labels often attributed to her.
Speaking with our site last year, Bowers shared her intentions to break free from the perceived blues boundaries, expressing her musical versatility beyond the genre. "I love the blues. It's what ignited my passion for guitar," she stated, "But I listen to a variety of music – Cory Henry, Anderson .Paak, and even Bruno Mars – and I want to create music that reflects those influences."
The spontaneous collaboration, a departure from the blues, emerged during All-American Rejects' current house party tour. Ritter, discussing the concept with CNN, described it as a response to a "pure, intentional moment of 'Let's go have fun and get back to the roots.'" Despite occasional hurdles, such as a police-ordered shutdown at their Missouri show, the tour continues to bring the band and their fans together in a classic house party setting.
- During her performance with All-American Rejects, Grace Bowers, armed with a Gibson SG, showcased her electric guitar prowess, demonstrating a technique that hinted at her future performances.
- Prior to her collaboration with All-American Rejects, Bowers had already graced the stage with musical heavyweights such as Peter Frampton, Trey Anastasio, and Chris Martin from Coldplay.
- Remarkably, despite being celebrated for her masterful blues rock playing, Bowers' post-performance social media post hinted at her ambition to break free from the blues genre and explore her musical versatility.
- The spontaneous collaboration between Bowers and All-American Rejects was part of their house party tour, an entertainment concept that aims to bring the band and their fans together in a classic, fun, and unforgettable setting.
