Rita Bliss

Rita Bliss is a folk musician from Rochester, New York and is now based in Austin, Texas. Though a Rust Belt native, Rita’s melodies are rooted in familiar old-time banjo sounds that evoke travels along the backroads of the South. Influenced by John Prine, Joni Mitchell, and Nanci Griffith, Rita’s songwriting weaves together timeless love stories with long drives, porch gatherings, and letters between loved ones. The love stories are unabashedly queer, the porch gatherings are sometimes rowdy, and the conversations often touch on true-to-life mental health challenges.

Her debut album, "Peaches and Apple Pies", was met with glowing reviews from Americana Highways, Bluegrass Today, and more. She has performed at some of Austin's most beloved venues and brought her music on the road in 2024 with stops in St. Louis, Chicago, Nashville, and Dallas.

Currently, she is recording new music and enjoying a monthly residency at Batch Craft Beer in Austin. Her next single is due out on July 4th, 2025.