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Kilgore Today
By the People, for the People
Texas Blues Rocker Ally Venable Brings Signature Style to Avon Theater
The singer-songwriter known for her glittery dresses and guitar prowess takes the stage in Atlanta.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:00am
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Texas blues-rock guitarist Ally Venable brings her signature glittery style and shredding solos to the Avon Theater stage.Kilgore TodayTexas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist Ally Venable, known for her signature glitter dresses and black knee-high boots, will be performing at the Avon Theater in Atlanta. Venable, a Kilgore, Texas native, began singing in church at age 4 and picked up the guitar at 12, eventually starting her own band by 13 and drawing early influence from Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Why it matters
Ally Venable has built a strong following in the blues-rock genre, charting on the Billboard Blues chart and touring internationally, including a stint on Ruf's European Blues Caravan tour. Her high-energy performances and distinctive personal style have made her a rising star in the blues-rock world.
The details
Venable's early releases like 2016's 'No Glass Shoes' and 2018's 'Puppet Show' helped establish her fanbase and earned her several East Texas Music Awards. It was her 2019 album 'Texas Honey', which reached #2 on the Billboard Blues chart, that really propelled her to international recognition. Venable is known for her gritty, sultry blues-rock sound, embellished with plenty of guitar solos.
- Ally Venable will perform at the Avon Theater in Atlanta on April 18, 2026.
The players
Ally Venable
A Texas blues-rock singer/songwriter and guitarist known for her signature glittery dresses and powerful guitar playing. She began singing in church at age 4 and started her own band by 13, drawing early influence from Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Avon Theater
A music venue in Atlanta, Georgia that hosts a variety of live performances.
The takeaway
Ally Venable's high-energy blues-rock performances and distinctive personal style have made her a rising star in the genre, and her upcoming show at the Avon Theater in Atlanta is sure to be a can't-miss event for fans of powerful, guitar-driven music.
