Meet Bella Rayne

18 year old Bella Rayne is a self-taught guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, born in the mountains of North Carolina and raised in coastal Mendocino, California, whose bold blend of jam band energy, Southern-tinged rock, ’90s grunge grit, and psychedelic spirit is rapidly capturing attention across the U.S. Grateful Web+2Guitar World+2

Her journey began during the pandemic, when boredom led her to resurrect an old Stratocaster she found in her garage. She fixed it up, learned to play by ear, and quickly found her voice — melding influences from rock, Americana, bluegrass, and the jam-band legacy into something deeply her own. Grateful Web+2Premier Guitar+2

Despite 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 résumé and she was touted as “one to watch” by her idol, Susan Tedeschi. Grateful Web+2Grateful Guitars+2

One of the most iconic moments of her rising career: she was entrusted to play the legendary guitar known as “Alligator” — once wielded by Jerry Garcia. That honor, courtesy of Grateful Guitars Foundation, has become a defining chapter in Bella’s journey. Guitar World+2Grateful Guitars+2

Bella has formed her own project, Bella Rayne Band — a high-energy, guitar-driven ensemble featuring a young lineup of seasoned musicians. Their sets are a blend of soulful Southern-rock and Grateful Dead reinterpretations plus Bella’s own originals, earning increasing demand across venues. BELLA RAYNE+2Mountain Town Music+2

Bella’s reach extends beyond performance. Through her partnership with the Grateful Guitars Foundation, she works to promote music education — visiting schools and inspiring young people (especially girls) to pick up instruments and follow their musical dreams. Grateful Guitars+1

With a sound uniquely her own, a growing national presence, and a commitment to inspiring the next generation, Bella Rayne is positioning herself not just as a rising guitarist — but as a genuine force in the modern jam-rock and Americana scene.