Ally Venable
By Martine Ehrenclou
Guitarist, singer and songwriter, Ally Venable releases a new holiday song, “Snowin’ Down In Texas’ featuring guitar wizard Quinn Sullivan, and released by Ruf Records. Written by Venable and Sullivan, the song opens with acoustic guitar and Venable’s lovely, stirring vocals, beckoning a loved one to be by her side for Christmas cheer. A softer song of love for the holidays, the single features a beautiful melody and one to add to your playlist immediately.
Quinn Sullivan takes on the second verse with his soulful voice, answering back to Venable. The chorus features both artists in harmony on this moving song that echoes the loneliness many feel during the holidays and the need for togetherness, especially with the pandemic. Expressive guitar interludes add to the texture and appeal.
Ally says, “I’m really excited to release this new Christmas song that I wrote with Quinn this year. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I did making it. I wanted to try a new approach to my writing with this tune as well as send a message of love because the world needs it right now. No matter what is going on in the world, we have each other and that’s the best gift you can get this Christmas, in my opinion.”
Adding to how the song was created, Quinn says, “When Ally asked me to do this with her, I immediately loved the melody she had started for this song. It was so much fun helping her finish this song and hearing it come to life. Thanks for having me, my friend.”
Listen to “Snowin’ Down In Texas”
Texas powerhouse singer, guitarist, Ally Venable has ignited quite a bit of excitement in the modern blues scene. Her latest and third album, Texas Honey debuted at #2 on the Billboard Blues charts and features Eric Gales and Mike Zito. She has received a number of awards, including the East Texas Music Award for “Female Guitarist of the Year,” three-time winner for “Blues Band of the Year,” “Album of the Year” and “Entertainer of the Year.” She earned 2nd Place in the Dallas International Guitar Show 2015.
Guitarist, singer-songwriter, Quinn Sullivan toured with Buddy Guy and his band for 10 years, playing at the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, RFK Stadium, Montreux Jazz festival and Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival, among many others. With his solo career, Quinn is currently working on his fourth solo album.
“Snowin’ Down In Texas” was written by Ally Venable and Quinn Sullivan, with Venable on guitar and vocals and Sullivan on guitar and vocals, Elijah Owings on drums, and Braeden Stubbs on bass. The song was produced by Venable and recorded at Foxtrot Studios, mixed and mastered by Steve Sullivan.
Venable and Sullivan make for a great match on this tune. We hope to hear more of them together.
Ally Venable Online
Quinn Sullivan Online
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Wow ! this sounds amazing ! love this song ! Something really nice for the 2020 holiday season ! :)
Nice song not a great fan of Christmas songs apart from a couple I’m a big fan of Ally Marie’s she’s got new material being released early next year so that should be really good!