Walter Trout and Ally Venable

Texas-born blues-rock singer and guitarist Ally Venable is renowned for her gritty, soulful tunes and impressive guitar solos. She started singing at age 4 and picked up the guitar at 12. Venable's chart-topping album "Heart of Fire" features collaborations with Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Known for touring with Buddy Guy and performing at the Experience Hendrix Show, she continues to rise on the blues charts.

Walter Trout, born in Ocean City, NJ, is a legendary blues-rock guitarist known for his soulful solo career and collaborations with John Lee Hooker and Canned Heat. Celebrated for his powerful style, he's won Blues Music Awards and British Blues Awards. His music explores life's struggles with hope. Praised by Bob Harris as "the world's greatest rock guitarist."