Rita Bliss

“A fantastic musician, songwriter, and banjo player whose work blends old-time, Americana, and folk traditions with a fresh, personal twist.”

Brad Williams, Host, The Bandwich Tapes

"There’s something uniquely intriguing about the banjo, whether it’s punchy and almost whimsical or subdued and blissful. The new song from Austin’s Rita Bliss is staunchly in the latter, reflective and mantra-like, and a bit melancholic without being despondent." 

 Taylor Wallace-Riegel, KUTX DJ, Song of the Day Curator

“Bliss captures the essence of Nanci Griffith and Joni Mitchell and wraps it all up into something new.”

Andy Short, Americana UK

“In a cultural moment saturated with irony, “We Will Sing” is earnest without being naive, hopeful without being facile. It dares to believe in the power of collective voice and quiet conviction. It reminds us, with humility and poise, that singing can still be an act of resistance—and that perhaps, now more than ever, we need to remember the songs that brought us here.”

Garth Thomas, The Hollywood Digest

“Bliss has a way of evoking enduring emotion, and regardless of whether it’s a tender homage to a forever lover, the wistful reflection that brings to mind a favorite watering hole, or simply a shared past about times spent with friends prior to hitting the highway, the sentiments ring with authenticity and the tender tones that only a highly sensitive singer and songwriter can bring to bear.”

Lee Zimmerman, Bluegrass Today

“Rita Bliss is to her banjo what Alison Krauss is to her fiddle. They’re both distinctive, melodic, attractive vocally in their showcases & have the tunes to prove it.”

John Apice, Americana Highways

“Bliss has created a new album in the tradition of Gillian Welch and John Prine, and it’s a welcome sound for fans of introspective, warm folk songs.”

Andrew Blanton, Quality Americana

"While her songs are bluegrass in flavor, they’re folk in form, and—most importantly—reflect the lessons and experiences of and from a life lived and not imagined. She has a knack for setting scenes and populating them with believable characters, including herself, and possesses a way of turning a phrase that resonates beyond the track in question."

Jeff Gemmill, The Old Grey Cat