"Black Betty carries her soul in her voice. It can cut straight through you. If I didn't know better, I would say she sold her soul to the Devil at the crossroads in Mississippi to get that talent. "-Daniel Stevens.
Recognized as the Blues Pinup, Black Betty is one of the youngest artists taking the blues world by storm. To date, she has sung on over two hundred recordings, performed in front of audiences internationally and is now one of the most well known contemporary pinup models. Collaborating with independent artists, you can now find necklaces, corsets, guitars, and pinup apparel inspired by her.
An integral part of the East Coast burlesque, pinup, blues and rock scenes, she does not recognize common notions of boundaries. "It's apparent that even if someone told (her) that it's tough getting by as a woman, she didn't even hear it. (She) is a Boston girl intent on re-defining what is is to be a sexy pinup and musician, as well as what it means to be a young woman..." writes The HJ Revival Project.
In 2008, she began performing with Memphis Gold, who has since graced the covers of Living Blues Magazine, Rhythm & Roots, and is officially endorsed by Gibson Guitars. WC Handy Award nominee Charlie Sayles took her under his wing as his harmonica protege immediately following her relocation from the rock scene in Boston to the authentic blues scene in Washington, DC. See more about her at blackbettyrocks.com
