Arielle is a state-of-the-art classic rock folk guitarist and singer-songwriter from Austin, Texas, whose signature guitar “Arielle” will be released by Brian May Guitars in early 2020. The guitar, co-designed with Brian, is based on Arielle’s handmade Two-Tone guitar which she built when she was only 16 years old.
The self-taught guitar prodigy plays the Water Rats in King’s Cross, London, on Friday August 23rd. Tickets are available from Eventbrite. Early bird tickets are £8.50. Tickets on the night of the show are £10.00.
“That small body holds an amazingly big heart and amazingly mature passion. Her musicianship is a clear
indication she has been here before! Pass her by at your peril.”
– Brian May (Queen)
“Combing confessional songwriting with some inventive guitar playing, Arielle is an artist worth getting to know.”
– Grammy.com
Arielle is a music industry triple-threat who has combined her gifts of her over 3 octave singing, songwriting and guitar playing to create a unique artistry that defies genres and borders.
Arielle recently completed a two-month heading tour of the US, with a recent release of her eighth music release, “Suspension/Dimension.” She performed her original music with the Lancaster Symphonic Orchestra in July 2019.
She has opened and performed with likes of Gregg Allman, Brian May, Heart, Joan Jett, Vince Gill, Joe Bonamassa, Amy Grant, Kansas, Eric Johnson, Cee Lo Green, Kiefer Sutherland and many more. She has graced the cover of Guitar Player Magazine, and has appeared on the hit TV show, “Nashville.”
Arielle has grown not only as a singer and a musician, she has spread her wings in the area of songwriting, having written all the songs on her EPs and albums. She has also collaborated with hit songwriters including Trey Bruce (Faith Hill, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire), Gordon Kennedy (Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton) James House (Joe Bonamassa, Martina McBride) and Beth Nielson-Chapman (Willie Nelson, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Bonnie Raitt)
In 2018, her independently released EP “Mind Lion” was featured on over 11 Billboard charts for eight weeks.
Arielle studied at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood at age 17, as well as London’s Institute of Contemporary Music Performance. She also appeared in the 2008 West End London production of “We Will Rock You” as a guitar player, hired by Brian May.
On September 21st, Arielle will play the Village Stage at Eric Clapton’s historic “Crossroads Festival” in Dallas, Texas. In the meantime, Arielle is completing a classic folk-rock EP, to be released in 2020, to coincide with the release of the signature “Arielle” guitar.
Videos
Playing with Vince Gill Voices In My Head (Live)
Devil’s Disguise (Live @ Andertons) Take II (Live)
Headlong Magick Again
Music
Go Listen Here