Ally Venable, Joanna Connor, Jackie Venson

Ally Venable, Joanna Connor, Jackie Venson – Going Down – Live at Dallas Guitar Festival, 2019.

Power to the women! Future of the genre is secure! Just great and the beginning of greatness in and on the scene. Fantastic!

The 2019 Dallas Guitar Festival witnessed a scorching display of female blues power with Ally Venable, Joanna Connor, and Jackie Venson tearing into a blistering rendition of “Going Down.” This fan-filmed footage on YouTube captures the raw energy and exceptional talent of these three guitar slingers.

Venable, Connor, and Venson are no strangers to the spotlight, each having carved their own path in the blues scene. This performance transcends individual accolades, showcasing a powerful synergy as they trade scorching leads and soulful vocals. The video doesn’t offer extensive camerawork, but it wisely stays focused on the musicians, allowing viewers to be captivated by their fiery performance.

The performance is a masterclass in blues guitar playing. Each guitarist possesses a distinct style, with Venable’s searing riffs contrasting beautifully with Connor’s smooth bends and Venson’s rhythmic flourishes. Their improvised solos weave a captivating conversation, pushing each other to new heights.

While the focus is on the guitar work, the vocals deserve a nod. All three vocalists deliver with raw emotion, perfectly complementing the bluesy desperation of the song.

Ally Venable – Guitar & Vocals,
Joanna Connor – Guitar,
Jackie Venson – Guitar,
Arielle – Guitar,
Bobby Wallace – Bass,
Elijah Owings – Drums

Lyrics:
I’m going down
I’m going, down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I’m going down, yes
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I’ve got my feet in the window
Got my head on the ground

Let me down
And close that box car door
Yes, let me down
And close that box car door
Well, I’m goin’ back to Chattanooga
And sleep on sister Irene’s door

Yes, I’m going down
I’m going, down, down, down, down, down
I’m going down
I’m going down, down, down, down, down
Yes, I’ve got my feet in the window
Got my head on the ground

Songwriters: Don Nix