BELLA RAYNE

18 year old Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, born

in the mountains of North Carolina and raised in coastal Mendocino, California,

whose bold blend of jam band energy, Southern-tinged rock, ’90s grunge grit,

and psychedelic spirit is rapidly capturing attention across the U.S.

Her journey began during the pandemic, when boredom led her to resurrect an

old Stratocaster she found in her garage. She fixed it up, learned to play by ear,

and quickly found her voice — melding influences from rock, Americana,

bluegrass, and the jam-band legacy into something deeply her own.

Despite her young age, Bella has already shared the stage with seasoned artists

and respected bands: appearances alongside Allman Betts Family Revival,

Melvin Seals & JGB, ALO, Jackie Greene, Oteil Burbridge, and members of

Terrapin Family have all added to her early résumé and she was touted as “one

to watch” by her idol, Susan Tedeschi. In addition, she has been invited to iconic

stages nationwide including The Fillmore SF, The Orpheum LA, Sweetwater

Music Hall, The Hamilton, and even celebrated her 18th birthday with a set on

the Prudential stage at Bottlerock Napa festival.

One of the most iconic moments of her rising career: she was entrusted to play

the legendary guitar known as “Alligator” — once wielded by Jerry Garcia. That

honor, courtesy of Grateful Guitars Foundation, has become a defining chapter

in Bella’s journey and Guitar Player magazine recently recognized her as one of

the players “keeping the Dead alive” alongside Jeff Mason (Dark Star Orchestra)

and Tom Hamilton (JRAD) in an article from May 2025.

Bella has since formed her own project, Bella Rayne Band — a high-energy,

guitar-driven ensemble featuring a young lineup of seasoned musicians that is

filling rooms and venues across the country. Their sets are a blend of soulful

Southern-rock and Grateful Dead reinterpretations plus Bella’s own originals,

earning increasing demand across venues nationwide. They have been

described as the next generation Tedeschi Trucks Band with an alternative edge

and a 70s vibe. The band just finished recording singles for an upcoming EP

slated to be released in 2026. With a sound uniquely her own, a growing national

presence, and a commitment to inspiring the next generation, Bella Rayne is

positioning herself not just as a rising guitarist — but as a genuine force in the

modern jam-rock and Americana scene.