Rheanna Downey

Rheanna Downey’s primary strengths as a musician are her prolific, original songwriting and masterful guitar playing. People who stumble into one of her shows for the first time are instantly captivated, realizing that something unique and wonderful is occurring. Rheanna was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Her affinity for music began on the keys of a piano at the age of eight. By her tenth birthday she was writing songs. She picked up her first guitar at 13, and began playing shows professionally within two years. In her late teens, a move to Fresno, California proved invaluable as the area’s local standout musicians further nurtured her emerging talent. At 21, Rheanna moved to San Diego and began playing local venues such as Java Joe’s, a popular venue that gave artists like Jewel and Jason Mraz their professional starts. Since then, Rheanna has shared her gift with crowds across the globe, from Seattle to Stockholm. With several national tours under her belt, as well as 3 international tours (Italy, France, Sweden, Ireland, England, Scotland, Australia), it’s been an amazing ride so far. Notable venues include the Belly Up Tavern in San Diego, the House of Blues’ Parish Room in Los Angeles, the Hotel Utah in San Francisco, the Bruxelles in Temple Bar of Dublin, Ireland, Princes St. Stage in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the Rails in Byron Bay, Australia. Her veins are coursing with melody, and there’s no doubt among those who know her that Rheanna Downey is synonymous with deep, powerful music. “I feel it is my obligation to give back to the world the depth of my experiences, hopes, and dreams in the form of music.”