Tickets:
\n$15 General Admission
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\nEighteen years old and already unstoppable &mdash\; Bella Rayne delivers a high-energy night of Southern rock\, Americana\, and jam with an edge. Opening the concert will be Cleenstreet.
Free general admission for students 17 and under!
\nCaroga Arts offers FREE admission to concert goers 17 and under for all Caroga Arts presented concerts at Sherman&rsquo\;s.
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At just 18\, Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist\, vocalist\, and songwriter whose sound is quickly turning heads across the country. Born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised along the rugged coast of Mendocino\, California\, she blends rock and Americana with the improvisational spirit of the jam-band tradition &mdash\; creating a sound that feels both timeless and strikingly new\, bridging generations of listeners. Her journey began during the pandemic\, when she pulled an old Stratocaster from her garage\, fixed it up\, and taught herself to play by ear &mdash\; unlocking a voice and style entirely her own.
\n\nShe has since formed Bella Rayne Band\, a high-energy\, guitar-driven ensemble that has quickly become one of the most talked-about rising acts on the live circuit. Led by a young lineup of seasoned musicians\, the band has surged from small rooms to coast-to-coast stages and festival lineups in a remarkably short time\, with crowds growing at every stop. Their sets are explosive and ever-evolving &mdash\; blending soulful Southern rock\, modern Americana\, and improvisational jam with bold reinterpretations of Grateful Dead classics alongside Bella&rsquo\;s own originals. The result is a sound that feels both timeless and unmistakably new\, often described as the next generation of Tedeschi Trucks Band with an alternative edge and a 70s vibe. With demand building nationwide\, the band recently completed recording singles for an upcoming EP slated for release in 2026 &mdash\; marking the next step in a trajectory that shows no signs of slowing down.
\n\nDespite 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 ré\;sumé\;. She was touted as &ldquo\;one to watch&rdquo\; by her idol\, Susan Tedeschi\, in a 2025 Guitar World interview. 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.
\n\nOne of the most iconic moments of her rising career: she was entrusted to play the legendary guitar known as &ldquo\;Alligator&rdquo\; &mdash\; once wielded by Jerry Garcia. That honor\, courtesy of Grateful Guitars Foundation\, has become a defining chapter in Bella&rsquo\;s journey. Guitar Player magazine recently recognized her as one of the players &ldquo\;keeping the Dead alive&rdquo\; alongside Jeff Mason (Dark Star Orchestra) and Tom Hamilton (JRAD) in an article from May 2025.
\n LOCATION:Sherman's Park 114 East Shore Road West Caroga Lake Caroga Lake UID:e.97.49566 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260617T125531Z URL:https://business.fultonmontgomeryny.org/events/details/bella-rayne-with-caroga-arts-collective-49566 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR