BIO​​

 

Blue Rose is a six-piece Americana band from Chicago, blending delicate yet powerful vocals with edgy guitar riffs, introspective lyrics, and ethereal textures. Fronted by Jori Rose Griffith, the band pairs her voice with a gritty, roots rock backbone, their sound extending from classic rock 'n' roll to modern folk.

 

The band formed in 2023 when Griffith met lead guitarist Marcus Gebauer by chance. Today, the two lead Blue Rose together, co-writing the songs and steering the band's creative direction. Their debut album, Blue Moon (May 2025), was produced by Noam Wallenberg (Vulfpeck, Mac Miller) and debuted on the CDX Americana chart, marking the band's arrival on the national Americana scene.

 

Blue Rose is currently in the studio with Grammy-nominated producer Rick Barnes. New singles releasing through 2026, with a full album following in 2027.

 

Lineup: Jori Rose Griffith (vocals/guitar), Marcus Gebauer (lead guitar), Mike Gruber (keys), Nicholas Kapche (bass), Mike DelPrincipe (drums), Sean Shiel (steel guitar).

 

KIND WORDS ABOUT 'BLUE MOON'​

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"Blue Rose Band shows their versatility and widescreen musical vision as they explore various corners of the Americana music genre from roots rock to modern folk on this album." - AMERICANA HIGHWAYS

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"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, they add a guitar solo and instrumental break in the middle of the song, injecting the “old soul” with a new country flair." -  MUSIC MECCA 

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"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

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"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​

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