Donna Herula (with Tony Nardiello)
Donna Herula is a Chicago-born 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.
In 2022, Donna won "Best Traditional Blues Artist" and "Best Acoustic Blues Album" for her album Bang at the Door at the Independent Blues Awards. Locally, Donna teaches group acoustic slide guitar at the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. She has also taught guitar and slide at folk and blues clubs and guitar camps.
Donna will be joined by Tony Nardiello, a talented singer, rhythm guitarist, and harmonica player influenced by the music of Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake and Lightin’ Hopkins. Together, Donna and Tony bring harmony, heart and driving rhythm to the blues tradition.
