Born and raised in St. Louis, Monica Valli cut her teeth in the city’s gritty blues clubs as a teenage guitar slinger, earning a reputation for raw talent and a soul far older than her years. Later, she hit the road as a hired-gun guitarist, lending her chops to a diverse range of artists and gracing major stages. Now based in Austin, TX, Monica is stepping into the spotlight from sideman to front woman - an electric guitar slinging Blues/Americana artist with a raw, soulful sound that tastefully blends grit and grace. Her years on the road and deep roots in blues have shaped a voice that’s as seasoned as it is fresh, channeling the heart of American roots music through her own lens.

Monica’s debut EP ‘Red Blood Moon’ is now available on all streaming platforms. RBM emits a haunting blend of desert blues, hill country Americana, and raw storytelling. Monica weaves five tracks that feel like a midnight drive heading to go flirt with the devil at the crossroads. Red Blood Moon is a bold introduction from one of Americana’s rising voices, and it’s not to be missed…