Ali Handal Interview Blues-Rock Guitarist on New Album "Slow Burn" & Career

Los Angeles-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Ali Handal brings blues-rock grit, bold riffs, and emotionally honest songwriting to the stage and studio. Known for her burning solos, powerful vocals, and witty lyrics, she’s earned praise from Guitar Player, Guitar World, Vintage Guitar, and American Songwriter. She’s cracked the Billboard charts, toured internationally, sung backup for Neil Young, performed with Paul Williams, and placed music in film and TV. A longtime advocate for women in rock who fronts her own band and plays the solos, Ali is currently supporting her fifth album, Slow Burn. She joins The Trout to talk about her path, her playing, and the music that keeps her moving forward.