Kiersi Joli

Kiersi Joli may be new on the scene but has been playing harmonica since the age of 6. At age 9 she became the youngest Hohner Harmonica endorser & still holds that title today! At 11 years old she also became the only endorser for Dyna-mic harmonica microphones. Now at 17, Kiersi impresses every time she takes the stage with her undeniable tone & skillful harmonica paired with her dynamic vocals that clearly surpass her age. Kiersi is already a seasoned performer & has been invited to play alongside Piper & The Hard Times, Taj Farrant and Jamey Johnson. Kiersi has also performed on “Show-Me-St. Louis” TV show. Kiersi performs a variety of musical genres but primarily stays in the Blues, Blues rock, Americana & blues-blending country area. Drawing inspiration from a variety of musical influences while demonstrating an obvious connection to some old-soul blues, Kiersi brings her own sound to the stage that is drawing in a fan base of all ages! Kiersi is also quickly becoming an A-listed session player doing session harmonica work for other artists in all genres throughout many Nashville studios and remotely. Kiersi has been a youth delegate performing at the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis for the Memphis Blues Society in 2025 and the Nashville Blues and Roots Alliance, 2024.Kiersi was also a performer in the Women In Blues showcase during IBC’s in 2024. Kiersi was invited to perform at the Opelika, AL songwriter Fest and the North Central Women in Blues fest in Gainesville FL. She was also a featured artist all 3 days at the Black Mountain Music Festival in North Carolina 7/12-14 plus live radio segments with Radio-Memphis 8/2024 & again 1/2025. Kiersi’s has several releases with more coming in 2025. A Multi-award winner and nominations, invited by Bonnie Raitt to her show & performed on The Ryman stage Kiersi has no plans of slowing down. Kiersi is local to the Nashville area and when not on the road can often be found at numerous songwriters rounds or music venues with a full band, solo or duo gigs or as a side musician on harmonica/bgv’s for other artists. Be sure and catch Kiersi live with upcoming 2025 shows including opening for Misty Blues Band 4.23 at Hop Springs, Murfreesboro, TN & 4/24 at Champys in Muscle Shoals. Also playing Shoals Cottagecore Festival May 10, Women In Blues Showcase Gainsville, FL May 17,18. June includes Pinetop Perkins Blues Masterclass and Mt. Pleasant Music on the Porch and returning to Pensacola Beach Songwriters Festival as a performing songwriter 10/9-12 plus more to come. Download her music and stay tuned to her socials for upcoming live performances. For bookings please email: inthekeyofkiersi@gmail.com