Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge at The Troubadour – Live Review

Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge at The Troubadour – Live Review

Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge, The Troubadour, West Hollywood, CA, January 30, 2025

Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge sold out their show at The Troubadour rather quickly, and what a fantastic performance this collective unveiled at the legendary West Hollywood venue. There have many iconic bands and artists who have played within the hallowed walls of The Troubadour – and now you could add the absolutely amazing Grace Bowers to the list of memorable shows that will jangle on in your memory for a lifetime. Performing this very special show in support of the recently issued Wine Of Venus, Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge captivated the senses of each and every audience member.

Nita Strauss and Orianthi have been trailblazers within the music scene – and now Grace Bowers may be shortlisted as one of the truly visionary female guitarists of our time. Performing more within the blues and smooth jazz side of the spectrum, at 18 years old, Grace Bowers presents the verve and tenacity of seasoned performers at the very height of their creative prowess. And Grace definitely knows how to share the stage with her equally talented band mates, all given a chance to shine in the spotlight.

Opening with the vibrant refrains of (Ghost) Riders In The Sky / Soul Sacrifice and then merging into the wondrous Tell Me Why U Do That; Grace Bowers and her band transported the entire room into a wonderland of sheer auditory bliss. One of the many highlights of the set was when the amazing Maggie Rose arrived onstage to perform lead vocals on Madame President. Another glorious moment in time was when guest keyboardist Eddie Brown transfixed the audience with his artistry on Fly As Me. And towards the very end of the set, Grace Bowers would deliver the guitar solo for the ages!

Expect to see Grace Bowers and The Hodge Podge enrapturing even bigger venues the next time they play the City of Angels. One could almost imagine hearing these great songs under the stars at The Greek Theater one day in the near future. For the present, what an exciting adventure it was to witness this thrilling performance in such an intimate space! Stay tuned because Grace Bowers is headed straight into the stratosphere of guitar heroine success!

(Review by Ken Morton – Photos by Jack Lue)

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