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Join us on Sunday, October 5th, from 2-5pm for live music featuring Ali Tod.Ali's Bio: Ali fuses classical training with percussive fingerstyle guitar, loop-pedal wizardry, and raw, soul-stirring vocals—drawing comparisons to Rodrigo y Gabriela and KT Tunstall. Her dynamic performances have wowed audiences from Mexico to the UK, earning praise from industry legends, including Brandi Carlile, who said: “She’s ten times the musician we are!”
🎶 Collaborations & Original Work
Ali has collaborated with iconic artists including Gabriela Quintero, Vicki Genfan, and The Voice UK finalist Sally Barker on her upcoming album "Monumental Journey", mixed by GRAMMY-winning producer Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Brandi Carlile). Her second EP "Lumbini '20" was recorded at Rodrigo y Gabriela’s private studio.
🎥 Watch Ali in Action:
• “Down” – NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2025 submission: Watch here
• “Cuba Street” – Ali Tod & Jenny Clifford: Watch here
🔗 Explore More:
• Website: www.alitodmusic.com
• Instagram: @alitodguitar
• Facebook: Ali Tod Guitarist
🎓 Classically Trained & Globally Recognized
Ali holds a Bachelor of Music in Classical Guitar with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Music Education from the University of Edinburgh. She is the founder of Edinburgh Guitar Night, a concert series that has hosted world-class guitarists from over 10 countries, and continues to grow as a premier platform for guitar-focused live performance.
🌟 Career Highlights & Collaborations
Girls Just Wanna Weekend – Cancun, MX (w/ Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, Wynonna Judd)
Zihuatanejo International Guitar Festival – Mexico
Women of Fingerstyle Guitar Showcase – House of Blues, Anaheim (w/ Kaki King, Yasmin Williams, Muriel Anderson)
NAMM – Yamaha Stage – Anaheim (w/ Rodrigo y Gabriela, Nathan East, Alex Skolnick, Daniel Ho)
Belfast International Guitar Festival – Northern Ireland (2018–2023)
Oran Mor – Glasgow (400-cap, support for Jon Gomm)
Fiesta De Ballenas – Mexico (1,000+ attendees, performing with Rodrigo y Gabriela)
Ards International Guitar Festival – Northern Ireland
Edinburgh Fringe Festival – Scotland
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
40950 Flying Ace Lane, Lovettsville, VA, United States, Virginia 20180
