Jontavious Willis in Concert with Adam Dean Morrison
Venue: Epperly Mill, Floyd
Organizations: Jontavious Willis
Date: Thursday, October 14, 2021
Time: 6:30 - 11:00 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost: $45.00
Description:
Epperly Mill presents Jontavious Willis in concert inside with opener Adam Dean Morrison on Thursday, October 14, 2021.

Every generation or so, a young bluesman bursts onto the scene and sends a jolt through the blues community. Jontavious Willis may just have that effect on people. The 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist was nominated for a GRAMMY in 2020 thanks to his latest album, Spectacular Class.

Through original lyrics written by Willis himself, the gifted musician delivers a timeless album that features dynamic vocals and all types of blues: Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel. His stand-out fingerpicking, flat-picking, and slide prowess are also on display.

Hailing from Greenville, Georgia, Willis grew up singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather. Since an early age, he had the talent and passion for the music and the ability to sharpen his skills fast. At the age of 14, he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man” and was instantly hooked on the blues.

He got his much-needed break from the living legend Taj Mahal, who described him as the “Wonderboy” and “the Wunderkind.” In 2015, Mahal asked Willis to play on stage with him. That appearance resulted in a roaring response from the audience and led Willis to bigger stages and broader opportunities, including an opening slot at select shows along the TajMo tour, featuring his musical mentors Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’.

Many fans of Willis regard him as an old soul. His style of playing the instruments and his voice touches the very roots of country blues. He brings back the true soul of the music. A newspaper headline once called him a “70-year-old bluesman in a 20-year-old body.”

Links:

• http://jontaviouswillis.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/JontaviousWillis
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpR9P-ZsKjmgU4MVDTVCXIw
• https://www.instagram.com/jontaviouswillis/

To purchase tickets online, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-jontavious-willis-tickets-169766697763.

Attendees must be age 12 or older.

The indoor stage is limited to 100 seats.

Doors open at 6:30 PM and the concert starts at 7:30 PM.

Food will be available for purchase.

Please note per performer request, COVID vaccine card or negative test is required for entry.

Epperly Mills Creek side Pavilion is a natural Amphitheater. Situated on our one and a half acre grounds next to Dodd creek, the stage is next to the creek and in front of the wooded, blue stone hillside. The creek follows the grounds, and a natural curve is created. Along with the rolling hillside and hardwood trees opposite the stage and dotting the grounds, you will experience a premier acoustical outdoor performance.

To view the event flyer, visit: https://imgur.com/BAQb7wO.

For more information, visit: http://www.epperlymill.com or https://www.facebook.com/epperlymill or call 540-745-3888.