Leilani Kilgore

Lauded by Guitar World for her “killer vibe and chops to back it up,” Leilani Kilgore is a bona fide rising star whose distinctive, blistering rock sound features elements of soulful blues and fearless, unapologetic emotional expression. The West Coast native first began playing professionally at the age of 14 before honing her skills with performance- and guitar-focused training at the renowned Berklee College of Music, and she has garnered critical acclaim throughout the industry for her prodigious musicianship and immense sonic profile ever since. Kilgore, dubbed a “must-see live performer” by Loud Hailer Magazine, has notched hundreds of shows and festivals both in the U.S. and internationally, including headlining slots on legendary stages like Sturgis Buffalo Chip and Summerfest, and she has opened for such renowned acts as Buddy Guy, Lita Ford, 38 Special, The Dead Daisies (feat. Glenn Hughes and Doug Aldrich) and Tommy Castro. Kilgore has released numerous successful singles since arriving in Nashville that have accumulated hundreds of thousands of streams and earned her a large, loyal following nationwide.