Blu Volta kicks up a psychedelic storm of riff-heavy blues rock loud enough to roll Stevie Ray Vaughan in his grave. The group features the sturdy vocals and striking guitar work of Tom Johnson. Conor Glenn backs things up on guitar along with longtime bassist Warren Mittila and new drummer Jake Alvar, who was added to the mix in 2023. Inspired by greats like Jimi Hendrix and the Allman Brothers, Blu Volta is a hardworking Duluth bar band that crossed over the bridge for its first gig in Superior — an end-of-year party with Grand Holler.