Donna Herula -- Winner of the "2022 Independent Blues Awards"
“Best Traditional Blues Artist”
“Best Acoustic Blues Album” for “Bang at the Door!!!
Donna would like to thank all of her fans, friends and family for their votes and support! She would like to thank Richard L’Hommedieu and everyone from “Making a Scene” for the nominations. Special thanks to Tony Nardiello, Jon Shain and FJ Ventre.


2022 InternationalAcoustic Music Awards
Donna’s song “Bang at the Door” won “Best AAA/Alternative Song” in the 2022 International Acoustic Music Awards!!!! “Who’s Been Cookin’ in My Kitchen” was a finalist!!!
Donna's album nominated for a 2021 Blues Blast Music Award!
Bang at the Door - Nominated for 2021 Blues Blast Music Award
Donna’s Album Bang at the Door was nominated for a 2021 Blues Blast Music Award for Acoustic Blues Album.
“The music highlights a musical palette that flows from acoustic blues through gospel, jazz to the electric Chicago blues style, with nods to New Orleans and country music influences. It is the first of her three releases to feature her heartfelt songwriting, focusing on the joys, tribulations, and problems that are part of the human experience.”
– Mark Thompson, Blues Blast Magazine
Upcoming Shows
- Sep30 The Focal Point The Focal Point
- Oct05 Palos Heights Palos Heights Public Library
- Oct13 Homewood, IL Trail Mix Concerts More Info
- Oct14 Bloomington, IL The Junction
- Oct14 Hickory Ridge, Ellisville IL Hickory Ridge Concert Series
- Oct21 The park outside of Wrigley Field Gallagher Way Pumpkin Party
- Nov03 Edgar's Place - Park Forest, IL Edgar's Place Coffee House
- Nov04 Buddy Guy's Legends Buddy Guy's Legends
- Nov05 Prospect Heights, IL Prospect Heights Library
- Nov10 Barrington, IL Barrington Area Library
- Nov11 Waukesha, WI Chef Pam's Kitchen
- Dec02 Highland Park Highland Park Library
- Dec17 Grayslake, IL Lake County Folk Club
- Dec20 Chicago, IL Rosa's Lounge
- Jan10 Untitled Supper Club Untitled Supper Club
- Feb03 Deerfield, IL Deerfield Public Library
- Mar03 Harwood Heights / Eisenhower Library Eisenhower Public Library
- Apr20 Indy Folk Series - Indianapolis, IN Indy Folk Series
- Apr25 Downers Grove, IL Two-Way Street Coffee House