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Feel the Soul of Blues Live

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 Bringing a new BLUES beat; to GET you out your SEAT 

**UPCOMING SHOWS **

Feel the Soul of Blues Live

Feel the Soul of Blues LiveFeel the Soul of Blues LiveFeel the Soul of Blues Live

 Bringing a new BLUES beat; to GET you out your SEAT 

**UPCOMING SHOWS **

Our Blues Vibe

Nella B. Blues delivers Funky, Soulful Live BLUES Music. If you've NEVER been to a BLUES PARTY . . This is the Place!!

Meet Nella B.

This is Me

 

Step on in and meet Nella B.—the Blues firecracker with a laugh that fills the room and a voice that’ll stop you mid‑stride. She’s got sass for days, grit in all the right places, and enough Southern sparkle to make any stage feel like home.Nella doesn’t just sing the Blues—she lives them, flips them, and turns them into stories you can taste. The good, the messy, the hilarious, the heartbreaks… she pours it all into her music with a wink that says, “Baby, I’ve been through it—now let me tell you how I made it out.” Onstage, she’s pure electricity: warm, witty, and impossible to forget. Offstage, she’s the friend who’ll hand you a plate, crack a joke, and remind you that joy is a survival skill. Her sound slides between sweet and smoky, honoring the roots of the Blues while adding her own modern shine. If you’re looking for a voice that hits your heart and a vibe that lifts your spirit, you’re in the right place. 
Welcome to the World of Nella B.—Pull up a Chair and stay Awhile 

The Music

 Music has always been in my life. Growing up in a house filled with the sounds of Nancy Wilson, Ray Charles. Etta James, James Brown, Aretha Franklin. I found my voice early singing in the glee club, gospel choirs and lots of karaoke. But it wasn’t until the Pandemic that I truly stepped into the spotlight. What started as a dare to sing in front of a band, turned into something much deeper. A “CALLING “ 

Blues Singer, Storyteller & Late-Blooming Firecracker

Nella B.’s musical journey didn’t begin on a stage—it started in her driveway. During the pandemic, when the world felt shut down and musicians everywhere were restless, her husband, BASSIST, Anthony Rucker, gathered local players for what became the neighborhood’s beloved driveway jam. Nella B. only knew one song—“Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On”—and Anthony dared her to sing it. She took the challenge, stepped up to the mic, and something clicked. Soon after, Anthony joined a Blues band, and they began inviting her to sing. That spark became a flame, and the flame became Nella B.


Her influences read like a Blues hall of royalty: Etta James, Stacy Brooks, Koko Taylor, Irma Thomas, Ma Rainey, Shemekia Copeland, Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Bobby Parker. Their grit, soul, and storytelling shaped her sound—but Nella’s voice is unmistakably her own.

Despite her rising success, she still laughs at the idea of calling this a “career.” She’s simply having the time of her life—singing, performing, and meeting incredible musicians along the way. “I think I’d be scared if I thought this was a career,” she jokes, and that joy is exactly what audiences feel when she steps onstage.


Nella is especially proud of her current project, Nella B. Blues Around the Beltway, where she hosts Blues shows throughout the DMV. She and Stacy Brooks also created the powerhouse production Ladies Sing the Blues, a show that was so electric they’re now marketing it to venues across the region. And when she performs her rendition of “Mississippi Blues”—with a little Ma Rainey mixed in—it’s pure magic.


Her milestones tell the story of a woman who jumped into music with both feet and never looked back:

  • Forming her own band, Nella B. & The Noise,      where she proudly calls herself “the music baby” as she continues to learn      and grow
  • Winning the DC Blues Society’s 2025 Battle of the      Bands and qualifying for the International Blues Challenge
  • Headlining her first festival in 2025—the 22nd      Greenbelt Blues Festival, complete with her face on the official T‑shirt
  • Being selected to perform at the Women in Blues      Showcase in Gainesville, FL in May 2026


When Nella B. performs, she wants people to leave their troubles at the door. Her goal is simple: feel the music, have a good time, and walk away knowing you didn’t just attend a Blues show—you were entertained.

Her sound is hot, gritty, and full of movement. With Nella B. & The Noise, she brings the Blues Party everywhere she goes. She loves all Blues, so audiences get a little bit of everything—classic, modern, soulful, rowdy, and always full of heart.


And perhaps the most inspiring part of her story is this:
Nella B. didn’t start singing until she was 60 years old. She’ll be 65 on July 5. 2026, and she’s living proof that it’s never too late to try something new. She never imagined she’d be performing on stages, traveling to sing, or building a name in the Blues community. But as she says, “God put music in my path, and I’m going with it.”

Nella B. & The Noise

    Meet the Noise - They Make the Magic Happen

    Anthony "Da Bassman" Rucker

    Anthony "Da Bassman" Rucker

    The heartbeat of the groove, he keeps the blues funky on his Larry Graham Signature Bass Guitar — and as Musical Director, he shapes the soul of the sound. 

    Jay Waldon

    Anthony "Da Bassman" Rucker

    We call him “Mr. Excitement” on drums — with deep-pocket grooves and driving shuffle beats, keeps the blues alive. Jay played with Wilson PIckett in Super Bowl XXVI and has also played with Bobby Parker, Gregg Cooper. He also had the privilege of teaching singer Mya how to play drums.

    David Roy

    A truly gifted blues guitarist, vibrant vocalist, and soulful songwriter who lives and breathes the blues in every note. Dave toured with the USO with Denise LaSalle, played for Millie Jackson and was the music director for the Clover and many more.


    Charnetta Dobbins Green

    Charnetta Dobbins Green

    On keys and vocals, breathes soul into the music, bringing the blues to life with every chord — infused with her deep gospel rooted music.

    Paul Pinkham

    Charnetta Dobbins Green

    Paul Pinkham

    A talented blues guitarist and songwriter channeling raw emotion into gritty, passionate and heartfelt lyrics.

    Experience Live Music with Nella B. Blues

    Black History Program

    Salem Baptist Church

    Black History Month Program

    Nella B.

    917 N. St NW

    Washington, DC

    February 28, 2026 - 4pm - 7:00pm


    LEISURE WORLD

    Leisure World Cafe

    April 10, 2026 - 7pm - 10pm

    For Residents Only

    SPINGARN ALUMNI

    SPX Building Corporation

    3611 Steward Road

    Forestville, MD  

    April 11, 2026 - 2pm - 6pm

    More info: www.spingarnalumni.org

    SAVOR OF BOWIE

    Bowie Town Center

    15606 Emerald Way

    Bowie, MD  

    April 18, 2026 - 3pm - 3:45pm

    FREE Festival Bring your Lawn Chair & Dancing Shoes

    WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE

    Heartwood Soundstage

    619 South Main Street

    Gainesville, FL 32601

    May 17, 2026 

    RED HOT BLUES & BBQ

    Glen Echo Park - Spanish Ball Room

    7300 MacArthur Blvd

    Glen Echo, MD

    May 23, 2026 - 9pm - 12am

    $30 at door

    DCBS 4TH FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR

    Cissell-Saxon American Legion Post 41

    905 Sligo Avenue

    Silver Spring, MD 

    June 26, 2026 - 6pm - 9pm

    BLUE MONDAY BLUES

    Westminster Church

    401 I St SW

    Washington, DC

    June 29, 2026 - 6pm - 9pm

    $10 Fee

    BLUES NIGHT AT TAKOMA STATION

    Takoma Station Tavern

    6914 4th  St NW

    Washington, DC

    July 8, 2026 - 7pm - 10pm

    $20 Fee



    ACCOMPLISHMENTS

    WINNNERS OF THE DC BLUES SOCIETY BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2025

     Nella B. & The Noise won the DC Blues Society’s 2025 Battle of the Bands and went on to represent the organization at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. During their time in Memphis, they took the stage at the iconic B.B. King’s Restaurant on Beale Street, delivering a performance that showcased their energy, musicianship, and rising presence in the Blues world.

    22ND GREENBELT BLUES FESTIVAL

    New to the Blues community but already making waves, Nella B was chosen not only to perform at the 22nd Greenbelt Blues Festival in 2025, but to HEADLINE it. Not even the rain could slow her down—the show simply shifted indoors, where she lit up a packed room with her signature fire and charm. The crowd left buzzing, and the Blues world took notice. 

    RADIO MEMPHIS INTERVIEW REPRESENTING WOMEN IN BLUES INC,

    Nella B. & The Noise were featured in a live interview on Radio Memphis, representing Women in Blues, Inc. during the International Blues Challenge. Not only were they interviewed—they also performed live on air, with the entire segment streamed to audiences around the world. 

    FEATURED ON GROOVE & GRIND PODCAST WITH STACY BROOKS

      

    Nella B. was featured on the Groove & Grind podcast with Stacy Brooks in 2026. Brooks—an internationally recognized Blues artist based in the DC/MD/VA region—highlighted Nella B.’s rising presence in the Blues community during their conversation.

    NORTH FLORIDA BLUES SOCIETY WOMEN IN BLUES SHOWCASE 2026

    Nella B. was selected as one of the featured artists for the Women in Blues Showcase 2026 in Gainesville, Florida, an event sponsored by the North Florida Blues Society. Her selection highlights her growing presence in the Blues community and her continued recognition among women artists shaping the genre. 

    Live Blues Vibes

    BB Kings Restaurant Memphis, TN

    Nella B. & The Noise at the International Blues Challenge at BB Kings Restaurant  in Memphis, TN 2026

    DCBS Battle of the Bands 2025

    WE WON !! The opportunity to compete at the International Blues Challenge  Memphis, TN 2026

    Nella B with the AMAZING SHIRLETTA SETTLE & THE DC BLUES QUEEN STACY BROOKS

    No Drawers

    Nella B. Tells all the Dirt on the Noise

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