Leilani Kilgore is an American guitarist, vocalist and songwriter based in Nashville, originally from the West Coast, who trained on a scholarship at Berklee College of Music and began performing professionally at 14. She has built her name through hundreds of live shows - headlining Summerfest and Sturgis Buffalo Chip, and opening for Buddy Guy, Joe Bonamassa, 38 Special and The Dead Daisies. Her self-produced debut album Tell Your Ghost (October 2025) marks a deliberate shift toward harder rock while keeping her blues roots intact.
Kilgore is scheduled for September 7, 2026 at The Spirit of 66 in Verviers, Belgium - her only announced European show at this time.
Goldmine Magazine published an extensive profile of Kilgore following her debut album.
Debut album Tell Your Ghost was released on October 10, 2025 on all streaming platforms, on CD and on vinyl; Kilgore produced the album herself.
SPIN Magazine published an interview about her musical shift from blues to rock, partly following the single 'HIGH/LOW'.
Kilgore performed during Joe Bonamassa's Blues Cruise, shortly after the recordings of Tell Your Ghost were completed.
American singer Leilani Kilgore takes the stage at Poppodium De Bosuil in Weert.
Blues-rock powerhouse Leilani Kilgore brings cutting guitar riffs and raw vocals, with Ruby Electric on support.
American blues rocker Leilani Kilgore brings her Turn & Burn EU Tour to Ede, featuring cutting guitar riffs and raw vocals. Ruby Electric opens the show.
