Electric and slide guitarist Jill Newman has been making waves with her new album, Little Bit of Luck (2025). Recorded at the iconic Studio Litho (Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews) in Seattle, Jill’s third album, features nine original roots and blues songs that showcase her versatile lead and slide guitar work, solid singing and well-crafted songs. 

Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Jill and her family moved to Victoria on BC’s Vancouver Island when she was a teen. It was on Vancouver Island that Jill discovered her love of the electric guitar – playing her Strat copy until she literally wore out the frets. By her early 20s, she was playing guitar full time touring western Canada and playing six to seven nights a week in everything from country rock bands to indie, punk and blues bands. It was Jill’s work playing Jimmy Page’s blues inspired riffs in an all-female Led Zeppelin tribute band that led her back to her first love – playing the blues. Jill’s main musical influences include Freddie King, Joe Bonamassa and the slide work of Elmore James and Bonnie Raitt. As a songwriter, she is drawn to the Chicago Blues stylings of Willie Dixon and Americana artist Lucinda Williams.

Whether she’s playing a smokin’ solo on her Gibson or sliding across the frets of her vintage telecaster, Jill takes the audience on a musical journey that is well worth the ride. Recent kudos comes from The Washington Blues Society nomination in the Best Blues Recording for her recent CD. 

Newman is playing at the Eagles Hall on Saturday, May 30th backed by Scott Smith (Terminal Station), Trevor Newman (Mojo Stars) & Kelly on drums. Tickets are $20 Advance / $25 @ the Door. Member presale begins April 10th, general tickets go on sale Apr. 25th at https://fvbs.square.site