
JD Simo and Ghalia Volt at The Nick Friday September 4th Doors 8pm
Fri, 4 Sep, 9:00 PM CDT
Doors open
8:00 PM CDT
The Nick
2514 10th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35205
Description
The Nick is a Private Club - Membership Card ($7 Per Year) & Valid ID - 21 + Up to Enter.
Event Information
Age Limit
21+

Blues
Ghalia Volt
Ghalia Volt
Blues
Ghalia Volt is a modern blues artist whose time has come. With her relentless drive, captivating stage presence, and ability to command audiences in both solo and full-band settings, Volt has emerged as a rising force on the international blues scene. Originally from Belgium and now rooted in the American South, Volt bridges the gap between tradition and innovation, blending the grit of Hill Country blues with the raw energy of rock and roll. In 2024, she toured extensively across the U.S. and Europe, sharing stages with artists like Tab Benoit, Samantha Fish, Jesse Dayton, Dragon Smoke, and Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band. Whether performing with her powerful trio or as a One-Woman Band, her shows are an unforgettable journey through the blues, infused with passion, authenticity, and an undeniable mystique.
Grateful Web: Ghalia Volt Releases New Album Burn The House Down
"Ghalia Volt’s fearless blend of blues, rock and roots influences, pairing gritty grooves with a deeply personal lyrical core. Anchored by a swampy rhythm and pulsing energy, “Burn the House Down” offers another glimpse into an artist who continues to push beyond traditional boundaries." - Blues Rock Review
"Volt’s songs on Burn Down The House are perfectly designed for live performance" - Rock and Blues Muse
"This showcase displays the aggressive vocals of Ghalia Volt & the bulldozer instrumentation layered throughout “No Ice Please” with Brian Allen’s well-fried bass, the rough-hewed guitars (Ghalia & JD Simo) & absorbing drums of Chris Powell. It adds up to a tasty formula akin to something Amy Winehouse cultivated after getting pricked by ‘60s girl group spikes." - Americana Highways
"Shuffles, juke joint ravers, hill country blues, late-nite rock & roll… you’ll find it all right here.” - Gonzookanagan
“On Burn the House Down, Ghalia Volt drags the blues back into the room where it belongs: loud, sweating, and a little dangerous. Recorded live in Nashville with JD Simo at the controls, the album fuses hill country savors, juke-joint swing, and battered rock ’n’ roll into a shared language, giving Volt’s quicksilver guitar lines space to spit and shimmer.” - Ink 19
“On Burn The House Down, Volt reaffirms her status as a "slide-ripping guitarist." Her playing cuts through, feline, at times minimalist, yet always deeply soulful. Her voice—velvety yet firm—delivers lyrics that speak of joy, pain, desire, and survival.” - Zic a Zac
“Ghalia Volt Channels Grit, Groove & Southern Heat on ‘Burn The House Down’ - Glide

Blues-Rock
JD Simo
JD Simo
Blues-Rock
JD Simo has earned his place as one of today’s most innovative and sought-after guitarists, drawing praise from Guitar World, Vintage Guitar, and Paste Magazine. He blends the roots of Hill Country blues with psychedelic textures, deep grooves, fiery improvisation and vocals, and is known for his collaborations with Jack White, Tommy Emmanuel, Phil Lesh & Friends, Stevie Nicks, Paul McCartney and Beyoncé. Simo’s impressive résumé also includes playing every guitar part on Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis soundtrack and coaching Jeremy Allen White on Scott Cooper’s upcoming Springsteen biopic. JD was also recently tapped as guitarist for Chris Isaak’s tours in 2025.
Experience the electrifying chemistry of the JD Simo Duo, with long-time collaborator, dynamic drummer Adam Abrashoff. Together they take fans on an edgy, visceral journey—an unrelenting explosion of raw energy and improvisation that leaves audiences awed, exhilarated, and utterly spent by the sheer power of their sound.