Solo performer, Dianne Nola, has been entertaining audiences since she was a curious youth. Her incendiary style ignites listeners into a strikingly honest performance.

In her originals, verbal vignettes are carefully crafted with social satire yet uplifted by the true tradition of her blues roots. Her four-octave range can burst into a plethora of textures yet remain grounded by her robust left-hand stride. Bessie Smith, Laura Nyro, or Maria Muldaur are some of the artists that come to mind when you hear Dianne Nola perform.

Nola grew up on an orchard in the San Joaquin Valley. She then attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where she earned degrees in Theater and Music. It was there that she became active in the jazz scene performing around town and fronting small ensembles. In the mid '80s, she formed a duo with vocalist Gail Clark. The two became active performers on the folk circuit with a repertoire that included Nola’s originals as well as jazz standards.

She moved to San Francisco in the early '90s, to be a part of the bourgeoning neo-folk scene and to promote her new album, When Are You Gonna Move To L.A.? Soon after, she formed the jazz/pop group Dianne Nola with Driving On Ice. However, she has always continued as a solo artist.

As an instructor, she has taught through Parks & Recreation, the Public Unified School District as well as privately. Also in demand as a voice over actor, this varied background adds to the uniqueness of her musical performances.

Catch Dianne Nola as she brings to life the queens of the '20s and '30s with rhinestones, charm and a distinct elegance.