ally venable releases “Unbreakable feat. Shameika copeland” off upcoming album “Money and Power”
The blues guitar virtuoso’s latest single reflects the uplifting feminist message that permeates the forthcoming LP
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On April 4th, Texas-born and raised blues guitar powerhouse and singer/songwriter Ally Venable shared her new song “Unbreakable” ft. Shemekia Copeland. The dynamic track has garnered even more anticipation for Ally’s highly anticipated forthcoming record, Money & Power, on which it will be featured, due out on April 18 via Ruf Records.
“This is a powerful duet, and defiant anthem that celebrates the indomitable spirit of women who have weathered life's storms,” says Ally. “The song paints a vivid portrait of two souls who have both gone through adversity, yet their voices blend in a harmonious tribute to resilience and triumph. I am here to let women know that they can stand tall and face the world with unbreakable courage and strength.”
Having spent the past decade carving out her own unique space in the male-dominated world of blues-rock, Ally Venable’s commanding sixth album, Money & Power, demands more of both – for herself, for women around the world, and for anyone else who thought they weren’t worthy of a seat at the table.
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“Money & Power is such a strong statement, especially for women,” says the award-winning Texan guitarist of her Nashville-recorded new release, on which Ally and her band are joined by A-list guests like Shemekia Copeland and Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.
“All the songs on this album showcase the theme of what it truly means to be a force to be reckoned with. I want this record to wake people up,” continues Ally. On the heels of 2023’s acclaimed Real Gone – an album that hit #1 on the Billboard Blues Charts – Ally is rated amongst the best young singer-songwriters in American roots, saluted by Total Guitar magazine in its poll of Top 100 Blues Guitarists.
“With her heels, sequins and Les Paul growling on a leash, she’s one of Ruf’s most head-turning young artists,” wrote Classic Rock, “and while the instrumental prowess can be taken as read, Real Gone marks a growing maturity in the Texan’s songcraft.”
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In February 2024, with the dust still settling from Real Gone, the Money & Power sessions saw Ally and producer/drummer Tom Hambridge rocking Nashville’s famous Soundstage Studios. While the studio band was pitch perfect as always, Ally’s new songs are the real stars. On opener “Brown Liquor,” for instance, Ally’s palpable attitude and battlecry are decorated by a ripping guest guitar solo from the Mississippi strummer Christone ‘Kingfish’ Ingram.
“Money & Power shouts to the masses,” she explains, “that women are not to be doubted in their ability to thrive in the world.”
“Unbreakable” ft. Shemekia Copeland follows the releases of the title track, “Money & Power,” “Keep Me in Mind,” and “Do You Cry.”
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Of the single, Ally says it “spreads a message of women that have been oppressed to rise to the occasion and break above it all.” Money & Power is a modern roots record that plays by its own rules and marches to the beat of its own drum. The same could be said for Ally herself. “I’m thrilled to release this album,” she says. “For me, it’s a sonic embodiment of a woman’s unstoppable ambition and really showcases my musicality on all fronts. I’m looking forward to seeing where this one will take me.”
Having been on the road with the iconic Experience Hendrix tour for the last several weeks, Ally is ready to kick off her headlining Money & Power tour, which began on April 12 in Dallas, TX, and will carry on throughout the remainder of April and May across the United States States. All news, tickets and additional information can be found at allyvenableband.com.
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ALLY VENABLE ON TOUR
APRIL
4/18: The Woodlands, TX
4/23: Tulsa, OK
4/24: St Louis, MO
4/25: Kansas City, MO
4/30: Nashville, TN
MAY
5/2: Chattanooga, TN
5/3: Walhalla, SC
5/4: Decatur, GA
5/10: Leonardtown, MD
5/14: Annapolis, MD
5/15: Shirley, MA
5/17: Fairfield, CT
5/18: New York, NY
5/21: Sellersville, PA
