Ariella & Nicolaas

From the Blue Note in NYC to the Voodoo Rooms in Edinburgh, award-winning singer-songwriter Ariella McManus and passionate guitar virtuoso Nicolaas Kraster comprise the soulful duo known as Ariella. Drawing vocal inspiration from icons like Etta James and Amy Winehouse and stylistic influences including Al di Meola, Paco de Lucía, and Roy Buchanan, ARIELLA captivates audiences with their rich, romantic sound. Having graced the stage with the likes of famed producer Fabrice Dupont and Bass Legend Victor Wooten, who lists Ariella as one of his all-time favorite performers, ARIELLA experienced a meteoric rise on Facebook, growing their followers to 250,000. From soulful ballads to fiery flamenco to bluesy melodies to electrifying rock, ARIELLA traverses a multitude of genres and resonates with audiences worldwide.

Ariella & Nicolaas take the stage at The 9th Ward on Tuesday, July 1st! Click here to purchase tickets.