ABOUT
Blending delicate yet strong vocals and edgy guitar riffs with introspective lyrics and ethereal textures, Blue Rose “shows their versatility and widescreen musical vision as they explore various corners of the Americana music genre from roots rock to modern folk.” (Americana Highways).
Fronted by singer/songwriter, Jori Rose Griffith, the band compliments her soft femininity with grittiness. Based in Chicago, Blue Rose formed in 2023. They released their first album ‘Blue Moon’ in May of 2025, recorded at Rax Trax Recording and produced by Noam Wallenberg (Vulfpeck, NEEDTOBREATHE, Mac Miller).
The band includes Jori Rose Griffith (lead vocals/guitar), Marcus Gebauer (lead guitar), Mike Gruber (keys), Nicholas Kapche (bass guitar), Mike DelPrincipe (drums), and Sean Shiel (steel guitar). Their sound is uniquely Blue Rose – vibey midwestern country meets classic rock ‘n roll.
They’re currently back in the studio working on album number two with grammy nominated producer Rick Barnes, new music to be released in 2026.
KIND WORDS ABOUT 'BLUE MOON'
"Blue Rose describes their sound as “new country with an old soul”—a sound that encapsulates “If I Had a Rose.” The lyrics, especially the hook, “Baby, what I gotta do?,” capture the timeless heartache of country crooners like Patsy Cline or Hank Williams. However, the duo adds a guitar solo and instrumental break in the middle of the song, injecting the “old soul” with a new country flair." - MUSIC MECCA
"If country music is the lifeblood of America, then "If I Had a Rose" is its purest essence. Blue Rose took a classic written by Adam Wright and performed by Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison, breathing new life into it without losing respect for the original. This isn’t an attempt to reinvent anything—it’s a tribute to a genre that defines a nation." INDIE BOULEVARD
"Blue Rose's "Let Me Love You" is a blues-tinged pop rock single that showcases the band's knack for warmth and melody. From the first few bars, the track wraps you in rich, soulful guitar licks and a vocal delivery that's both intimate and emotionally grounded. There's a charm in it's restraint, the bluesy undertones and smooth production lend it a sense of familiarity without feeling dated. The chorus is catchy yet tender, inviting without overwhelming. Let me Love You soley yearns for a dynamic shift throughout but invites its listener and hooks from the get-go!" - MUSIC FOR THE MISFITS