ilana Katz Katz

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Photo Credit: Laura Carbone

Fiddler, Singer, Songwriter, Novelist, Screenwriter, and Visual Artist

  • Upcoming Release “In My Mind”  Oct 8, 2021
  • Vizztone record release “Subway Stories” debuted on the Living Blues Charts, received many stellar reviews, and was #11 record for the year (2017) by the “Rock Doctor”
  • 2018 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, TN
  • ilana is an official “Fishman” artist as of December 2019, endorsing Fishman products.
  • Her 2016 record release “Movin’ On” made the top ten list for 2016 – across all genres – by Steve Morse (Boston Globe, Berklee College)

ilana Katz Katz has been hailed as “a rising star with her own blend of Blues and old-time Appalachian fiddling.” Ilana began as a busker in 2008, playing the crowded platforms of Boston’s subway stations. After a chance meeting with Ronnie Earl at a Billy Boy Arnold concert in 2013, Ronnie invited Ilana to sit in with him at an upcoming show. He subsequently took her under his wing, offering to accompany Ilana on her 2014 debut record, showcasing her as his guest in many shows around Boston and New York.

Her distinguished signature Blues violin and singing soon had her guesting with a who’s who of Blues musicians. Her second record featured NY Blues Hall of Famer Bobby Radcliff and multi-grammy nominated Cedric Watson. When she isn’t touring and performing ‘above ground’ – you can still find Ilana in the subway – playing her fiddle and serenading passersby with her own brand of Blues – including some jazzy scat singing in sync with her fiddle. She loves ‘bringing music to the people.’ She is known as a versatile, improvisational musician, equally comfortable performing solo, leading a band, or lending her fiddling prowess to bands in theaters, clubs, and festivals. She plays a lot of blues, but is also known for her Appalachian fiddlin’ and some rock ‘n roll violin as well.

Publishing 

Anne Bello Productions Worldwide Music

Anne Bello Productions, LLC
352-514-4996   
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