Bella Rayne
Bella Rayne, a remarkable 17-year-old guitarist who is swiftly gaining prominence in the
blues, jam band and Grateful Dead, and bluegrass communities here in Northern
California and quickly gaining national attention. Hot off her debut with the Allman
Betts Family Revival (video 1) at Fillmore and an announcement that she will be
performing at Bottlerock this Spring, her quick rise, amazing talent, and dedication
have positioned her as one of the most inspiring and promising young musicians on the
scene today!
Bella Rayne is a 17-year-old, self-taught guitar phenom from Mendocino, CA who is
quickly making a name for herself in the music industry. Her love for the Grateful Dead,
psychedelic rock, Southern Rock, 90s grunge, and even a little bluegrass, has been
distilled into her own fresh approach. She carries the confidence, poise and talent of
someone far beyond her years and this is a big reason why she’s already become a
regular guest shredder, sharing the stage with heavy hitters including Melvin Seals &
JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge and members of Terrapin Family in addition
to performing as an Artist at Large at several regional festivals. She even was blessed
with the honor of playing Jerry Garcia's Alligator guitar (Video 6) which doesn’t just
happen to anyone! Among her other notable achievements are playing at Oracle Park
for SF Giants Grateful Dead appreciation night, features in several publications
including Guitar World and earning reputable industry sponsorships including Fender
and Ernie Ball. If you need any further affirmation of her star on the rise, she was
mentioned as one to watch by her idol, Susan Tedeschi in Guitar World Magazine...
Bella Rayne has recently formed her own band, Bella Rayne & Friends (videos 3 and
5), a high energy, guitar-driven ensemble with a revolving lineup of all-star musicians
that bring jam band twists to soulful Southern Rock classics... plus some originals. This
was supposed to be a few show run, but has continued due an influx in requests. Bella
Rayne & Friends debuted at the Sweetwater Music Hall in September and have since
been in high demand, performing at the Hopmonk Tavern, Crazy Horse Saloon, The
David Nelson Band Festival, and Felton Music Hall with more on the horizon. In
addition, she also leads a Grateful Dead tribute, Looks like RAYNE, which pays
homage to the catalogs of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band in Bella’s own
unique style.
In addition to being a gifted visual artist, creating her own promo art, Bella’s
improvisational guitar solos are remarkable and heartfelt and her story is not just about
her own accomplishments; it is about paving the way for other aspiring female
musicians to follow their dreams fearlessly. Through her music and unwavering
determination, she encourages young girls to pick up a guitar and embrace their
musical talents without hesitation. Beyond her impressive performances, Bella is
dedicated to making a difference through music and has partnered with Grateful
Guitars Foundation to actively promote music education in schools, using her growing
platform to inspire and encourage young musicians through in-school presentations.
Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of artists says a lot about this young
rocker and she tries to visit schools in conjunction with every festival she attends.