# Event Details - **Event Name**: Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm - **Event Description**: Nella B. is the newest, hottest blues singer in the DMV & with her band, The Noise, winner of the 2025 DC Blues Society Battle of the BandsAbout this EventDonnella Rucker aka Nella B. is the newest, hottest blues singer in the DMV and with her band, The Noise, winner of the 2025 DC Blues Society's Battle of the Bands.All tickets: $20Parties of 4 or more can reserve a table for an additional $25. Send a request to info@JKproductions.orgMinors are welcome but must be accompanied by parent or guardian.Free street parking, no food or drink minimum, no charge to stay for second set.Donnella Rucker aka Nella B.Nella B.’s musical journey didn’t begin on a stage—it started in her driveway. During the pandemic, when the world felt shut down and musicians everywhere were restless, her husband, BASSIST, Anthony Rucker, gathered local players for what became the neighborhood’s beloved driveway jam. Nella B. only knew one song—“Meet Me With Your Black Drawers On”—and Anthony dared her to sing it. She took the challenge, stepped up to the mic, and something clicked. Soon after, Anthony joined a Blues band, and they began inviting her to sing. That spark became a flame, and the flame became Nella B.Her influences read like a Blues hall of royalty: Etta James, Stacy Brooks, Koko Taylor, Irma Thomas, Ma Rainey, Shemekia Copeland, Sugar Pie DeSanto, and Bobby Parker. Their grit, soul, and storytelling shaped her sound—but Nella’s voice is unmistakably her own.Despite her rising success, she still laughs at the idea of calling this a “career.” She’s simply having the time of her life—singing, performing, and meeting incredible musicians along the way. “I think I’d be scared if I thought this was a career,” she jokes, and that joy is exactly what audiences feel when she steps onstage.Nella is especially proud of her current project, Nella B. Blues Around the Beltway, where she hosts Blues shows throughout the DMV. She and Stacy Brooks also created the powerhouse production Ladies Sing the Blues, a show that was so electric they’re now marketing it to venues across the region. And when she performs her rendition of “Mississippi Blues”—with a little Ma Rainey mixed in—it’s pure magic.Her milestones tell the story of a woman who jumped into music with both feet and never looked back:Forming her own band, Nella B. & The Noise, where she proudly calls herself “the music baby” as she continues to learn and growWinning the DC Blues Society’s 2025 Battle of the Bands and qualifying for the International Blues ChallengeHeadlining her first festival in 2025—the 22nd Greenbelt Blues Festival, complete with her face on the official T‑shirtBeing selected to perform at the Women in Blues Showcase in Gainesville, FL in May 2026When Nella B. performs, she wants people to leave their troubles at the door. Her goal is simple: feel the music, have a good time, and walk away knowing you didn’t just attend a Blues show—you were entertained.Her sound is hot, gritty, and full of movement. With Nella B. & The Noise, she brings the Blues Party everywhere she goes. She loves all Blues, so audiences get a little bit of everything—classic, modern, soulful, rowdy, and always full of heart.And perhaps the most inspiring part of her story is this:Nella B. didn’t start singing until she was 60 years old. She’ll be 65 on July 5. 2026, and she’s living proof that it’s never too late to try something new. She never imagined she’d be performing on stages, traveling to sing, or building a name in the Blues community. But as she says, “God put music in my path, and I’m going with it.” - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/blues-night-nella-b-and-the-noise/100001993015134919 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, performances, festivals, contests, parties, meetups, live-music, kids, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Takoma Station Tavern - **lat**: 38.974218 - **long**: -77.0183308 - **full address**: Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th Street Northwest, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/c3cd5446386bcba5a1fe3439053c88a7ed228fee6998a3260bc9a74beb44b6c6-rimg-w859-h475-dcc7a87c-gmir.jpg?v=1783189026 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise being held? - **A:** Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise takes place on Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 08 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Takoma Station Tavern, 6914 4th Street Northwest, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise? - **A:** Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise is organized by Jazz Kitchen Productions. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Blues Night: Nella B. and the Noise is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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