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American Blonde

Fri, Jul 19

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Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi

In a genre charged with upping the ante in female presence, sisters Natalia (Nata) and Christina (Tinka) Morris effortlessly slip right in, taking their place amongst other high-power vocalists and skilled musicians to add to the trend working to change that.

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American Blonde
American Blonde

Time & Location

Jul 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ground Zero Blues Club Biloxi, 814 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530, USA

About the event

In a genre charged with upping the ante in female presence, sisters Natalia (Nata) and Christina (Tinka)

Morris effortlessly slip right in, taking their place amongst other high-power vocalists and skilled musicians

to add to the trend working to change that. And just as their positioning in today’s country music

landscape feels entirely natural, so did their initial entrance into the art form. Raised in the Mississippi

Delta - known as the birthplace of all American music - Nata and Tinka were raised hearing the stylings of

artists in country, rock, Americana, and, perhaps most importantly, blues. “We were so fortunate to grow

up around so many legendary blues musicians. Seeing all those artists perform constantly inspired us.”

Their upbringing laid the groundwork for their sound - a generous blend of pop country with an edge (a

nod to Tinka’s love of rock) and, at times, a hint of blues - one they’ve truly only recently cemented, after

years of operating as a trio with their sister Hannah in their teens under the name Southern Halo. “You

don’t know who you are when you’re younger - you just kind of figure things out as you get older. That’s

how we stand with our music. We’re super proud of Southern Halo’s music, and it’s reflective of who we

were then. But our new songs are really more faithful to our roots. They show how the years have shaped

us and who we are now.”

What started as Nata’s passion for piano quickly turned to an insatiable hunger for music in general.

Tinka soon found her strength was in her voice and, after picking up drumsticks for the first time,

discovered a love for a good beat. It wasn’t long before Nata and Tinka’s inspiration expanded to popular

music - with Nata taking a liking to Taylor Swift, and Tinka finding a love of ACDC. Somewhere in the mix,

Nata picked up a second instrument - her grandfather’s guitar - which led to an interest in songwriting

shortly thereafter. “There was never a whole lot going on in our small town, so we just started playing out.

But we didn’t get started playing at church, like most people. We played all the local bars and rowdy

festivals.” It was their involvement in their area Texaco Country Showdown, though, that shifted them

from a multi-genre girl group to one rooted in the Nashville sound and, ultimately, encouraged their path

forward as artists. “We dabbled in rock, R&B, blues... When we made it to the finals in the Texaco

Country Showdown, we performed at The Ryman. That was our first time playing in Nashville, and we

immediately knew that’s where we wanted to be.” The girls continued, full steam ahead, performing

throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, opening for artists like Maren Morris, Kane Brown,

Parmalee, Easton Corbin, Thompson Square, and even the very definition of blues itself, B.B. King,

among others, constantly working on their explosive, high-energy stage presence and uncanny ability to

connect with just about anyone watching.

Nata and Tinka have taken the past few years to slow down and truly define their sound and image,

opting to upgrade to the new name American Blonde, and spending their days further rooting themselves

in the Music City scene. “We spent our time doing rounds and getting in rooms to write with as many

people as possible. Our songwriting has improved tremendously, being off the road... We’ve learned to

be more vulnerable and honest about what’s going on in life. “We’re really proud of where things are

headed. We’ve never been more ourselves, and that shows in our music.” A powerhouse of talent, their

music is a constantly evolving testament to the Delta roots that nurtured them. Continuing to meld the

sounds of their childhood - The Eagles, B.B. King, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Fleetwood Mac,

and more - with those of some of today’s hottest country acts, American Blonde forges forward with a

new identity and matured sound, while continuing to deliver memorable performances and a lovable

nature that keep fans coming back for more.

Tickets

  • Premiere Table Seating

    Seating is located in prime area of the venue and offers the best views or proximity to the stage.

    $30.00
    Tax: +$1.80 Processing+$0.80 service fee
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  • Cabaret Table Seating

    Chair seating at a table on the main floor. Some tables may be high top seating. (under the mezzanine)

    $25.00
    Tax: +$1.50 Processing+$0.66 service fee
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  • General Admission

    General admission seating is in BAR AREA ONLY... Seating is communal tables and first come, first serve. Must order at the bar.

    $20.00
    Tax: +$1.20 Processing+$0.53 service fee
    Sale ended

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