DONNA HERULA

Donna Herula is a blues singer, songwriter, resonator slide guitarist, and Chicago Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Playing a variety of blues styles, her songwriting tips the hat to the tradition while creating a fresh, contemporary perspective on blues and roots music.

Donna won “Best Traditional Blues Artist” and her album, “Bang at the Door” won “Best Acoustic Blues Album” at the 2022 Independent Blues Awards. Her original song “Bang at the Door” won “Best AAA/Alternative Song” at the 2022 International Acoustic Music Awards. Donna was also voted “Artist of the Year” by the 2021 Doc’s Blues Awards in the UK.

The album, “Bang at the Door,” received rave reviews from all over the world (e.g., France, Italy, Spain, Croatia, Holland, Hungary, UK, Australia). It was listed on numerous “Best of 2021” music lists for the year including: Living Blues Magazine Top 50 Albums, “IBBA Most Played Albums – Top 40 Annual Chart for 2021” (UK Blues DJs), and charted #1 on the Acoustic Blues Album “Best of 2021 List” according to the Roots Music Report. Songs from her album were also played multiple times on the BBC and, for 8 weeks, her song “Can’t Wait to See My Baby” was on SiriusXM – BB King’s Bluesville’s Top 15 Rack of Blues (most played songs).

“This album certainly will be destined for awards — it’s the best acoustic blues and roots album I’ve heard in at least a year, if not longer. I most highly recommend this CD for all lovers of traditional and acoustic blues. It’s a wonderful mix of Delta and Chicago blues with some great folky overtones. I don’t think I can pick out a favorite cut here because they are all superb. Eleven fine originals and three marvelous covers make for some really interesting and classic performances from top to bottom.” — Steve Jones, Chicago Blues Guide

“Herula delivers a set that is powerful, passionate, and a great listen. The originals here draw from personal experience, giving them a level of power not found in much of the current blues scene.” — Bill Wilson, Reflections in Blue

“Black Ice” and [Donna’s version of] Lucinda Williams’ “Jackson” are the kind of masterful performances that I’d like to say should be mandatory listening in music class.” — Peter “Blewzzman” Lauro, Mary 4 Music

“People are going to start talking about Donna Herula, beginning with her superlative guitar prowess. Herula managed to bring out an album with the female perspective.” — Frank Matheis, Living Blues

“Donna Herula is a slide guitar star for the 2020s and beyond.” — Blues Blues (UK)