Tornado Rose is a female fronted bluegrass band with gorgeous vocals and high flying strings.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $200 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 45 - 180 minutes
Insurance: $100,000 - Liability insurance
Lee Zimmerman with Bluegrass Today writes, “The Cast Iron Cure EP is both awesome and inspiring. The immediacy and engagement of Rabbit in the Pine and Fryin’ Pan sandwich the set, while the ominous overtones given Down Fall River and the emotive Jazz June add weight and resolve to the proceedings overall. Clearly, anticipation has already begun. Tornado Rose is only now beginning to bloom.”
Tornado Rose is Brooke Bell on vocals, guitar, autoharp and fiddle. Ryan Davidson on mandolin. Kyle Jacobs on banjo. Josh Bell on double bass.
Tornado Rose delivers an uplifting blend of Americana, bluegrass, country and folk with gorgeous vocals and high-flying strings.
Lead singer and songwriter Brooke Bell’s voice shines with an enchanting power and clarity. Brooke is a multi-instrumentalist on the guitar, autoharp and fiddle and her exceptional vocal abilities compliment her songwriting, which often reflects her experience growing up in the small town of Independence, Kansas.
Tornado Rose released the Cast Iron Cure EP in October 2025 to critical acclaim. Recorded with Dewey Boyd at Forty-One Fifteen studio in Nashville, TN the tracks “Rabbit in the Pine,” “Down Fall River,” “Jazz June,” and “Fryin’ Pan” feature performances from standout musicians including IBMA fiddle player of the year Maddie Denton and Lucas White on guitar.
Lee Zimmerman with Bluegrass Today writes, “The Cast Iron Cure EP is both awesome and inspiring. The immediacy and engagement of Rabbit in the Pine and Fryin’ Pan sandwich the set, while the ominous overtones given Down Fall River and the emotive Jazz June add weight and resolve to the proceedings overall. Clearly, anticipation has already begun. Tornado Rose is only now beginning to bloom.”
Tornado Rose is Brooke Bell on vocals, guitar, autoharp and fiddle. Ryan Davidson on mandolin. Kyle Jacobs on banjo. Josh Bell on double bass.
Steeped in the rich traditions of the Kansas plains, the captivating Tornado Rose has set their sights eastward to the Washington, DC metro area, embarking on a heartfelt journey of musical exploration that weaves the soulful sounds of Appalachia into their ever-evolving tapestry. Every member, fueled by years of unwavering dedication and fervent passion, contributes their unique essence to this beautifully harmonious gathering of kindred spirits united in their love for music.
Tornado Rose was born on May 21, 2011 – the fateful end date of the Mayan calendar – when the band survived a massive EF5 tornado in a campground bathroom while camped at Pomona Lake, KS. A fierce storm descended unexpectedly compelling the band to seek refuge. As they survived the tumultuous night and witnessed the dawn’s early light, they emerged with a profound respect for life and a newfound sound. And it was Brooke Bell who blossomed as the rose that emerged from that chaotic tornado.
We can run our own sound
Friday
Cocktail Party
4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Silver Spring, MD
1. 80 Acres
2. Inst - Alabama Jubilee
3. Good N Plenty
4. West Virginia Waltz – B
5. Rabbit in the Pine – B
6. 5,10,15 Hours of Your Love -
7. Southern Flavor - Em
8. {autoharp} Ballad of Tiger Lilly
9. White Freightliner –
10. Close to Me – C – The Cure
11. Don’t Let Your Deal Go Down
12. Wilderwood Flower
2nd Set
1. {Autoharp} – Down Fall River - Dm
1. Blue Moon of Kentucky – C
2. Pink Pony Club – C Dm Am F
3. Walk of Shame- D7 and G7 –
4. Fryin’ Pan – G
5. Standing on a Mountain – G
6. {banjo} Foggy Mountain Breakdown – G
7. Hangin Tree – Am
9. Inst - Little Darlin Pal of Mine – G, starts in C – Flatt and Scruggs
10. RD - Glendale Train – G –
11. Les Temps des Lilas (Frenchie) Am
12. Crazy Horse – A –
3rd set
1. {Fiddle} - Soldier’s Joy – D
2. Whiskey Before Breakfast – D
3. Angelina Baker – D –
4. Inst – Clinch Mountain Backstep – A
5. Molly Berry –
6. Sleep with One Eye Open – A
7. Heaven sent -A
8. Take This Hammer –
9. RD - Tear My Stillhouse Down
10. In Dreams – C
11. Reuben’s Train – D –
12. Call Tyrone – Am
(if needed)
2. Jazz June – E
3. Rabbit in a Log – D –
4. The Garden – Bb
5. Lighthouse – A
6. Why You Been Gone So Long – E –
7. Fireball Run – Em | Em Bm | Am G D Em- Original
8. Molly Tenbrooks - Bb
9. {Fiddle} Ashokan Farewell – D
10. Why Not Me - A
11. Hawk is Mule – D
12. Lonesome Feeling – C –
13. Spinnin’ Jenny – C
14.- Deep Elem Blues – E
16. RD - Crawdad Song – G - 1 (phone number hidden)7. RD - Sunny Side of the Mountain -
18. BB - New River Train – D –
19. La Loba – Am G | Am C G– autoharp
INFLUENCES
Erykah Badu / Jill Scott / Dolly Parton / Mavis Staples / The Pointer Sisters
SOUNDS LIKE
Alison Krauss / Kacey Musgraves / Sierra Ferrell / Sister Sadie / Tyler Childers / Twisted Pine / Big Richard / Crooked Still / Nathaniel Rateliff
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