1927 Society Concert Series with Special Guest Jontavious Willis

Schedule

Sat Nov 01 2025 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Birthplace of Country Music Museum | Bristol, VA

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The 1927 Benefit Concert Series: The 1927 Benefit Concert Series is an intimate concert experience set in the “acoustically perfect” Performance Theater at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. It’s more than a night of music, it’s a very personal event with some of the most renowned roots music artists performing today. Guests are asked to arrive promptly at 6 p.m. to enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar (ages 21+ with valid ID) before the show, food and drinks included with ticket.
Your purchase benefits the Birthplace of Country Music Museum and our mission. You'll be given an opportunity to learn more about our 1927 Society for individuals & our Leadership Circle for business donors with an opportunity to join.
Members of the Birthplace of Country Music’s 1927 Society are given access to exclusive ticket pre-sales to the 1927 Society Concert Series before they go on sale to the public. To learn more about becoming a member of the 1927 Society or Leadreship Circle and all the advantages, click here: https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/about/support-and-join/1927-society/?_gl=1*1ruq1mt*_gcl_au*MjA3MDI5MDQwMy4xNzQ1MjQyMTcy*_ga*MTYwMDgzNTQzMy4xNzM2OTcyODk5*_ga_Z1TRB2QJPM*czE3NDc3Njg0MTkkbzUxJGcxJHQxNzQ3NzcxMTM5JGoyNyRsMCRoMCRkSzRXSkM1NWtLYm1RYnRoQnZEazVxTmR3bDN4cmM0am5fZw..
About Jontavious Willis
Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. Inspired by a time when the Blues were plentiful and rhythm reigned supreme, Jontavious leverages his unique sound—a synthesis of his Georgia heritage and reverence for traditional Blues—to get the world dancing again. A Grammy-nominated musician and songwriter, Jontavious performs original, toe-tapping tunes in the style of Delta, Piedmont, Texas, and Gospel Blues. Dynamic vocals, technical prowess, and an abundance of Southern charm keep Jontavious sending jolts of vitality through the Blues community.
Jontavious was born and raised in rural Georgia, an environment with deep cultural roots that provides the inspiration he has continuously drawn upon to create his unique sound. He spent much of his childhood singing Gospel music at the Mount Pilgrim Baptist Church with his grandfather, which provided him his first setting to perform for an audience. An early phenom, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.” He achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015, with Taj describing him as his “Wonderboy.” Jontavious was invited to open for Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ during their joint TajMo tour in 2018, giving him an opportunity to present his work on a national stage.
Blue Metamorphosis, his acoustic debut album released in 2016, garnered rave reviews in Living Blues and Blues & Rhythm and won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2018 Award for Best Self-Produced CD. His Grammy-nominated sophomore album, Spectacular Class, sees Jontavious survey an array of Blues styles with lively ensemble performances.
His upcoming album, signed with Strolling Bones Records, is a testament to his love for songwriting. With solo tracks as well as duo, trio, and full band works, he articulates a totally original take on traditional Blues.
Jontavious features prominently in shows and festivals across the world, sharing his unique blend of time-honored yet modern, intellectual yet danceable Blues with all.
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Birthplace of Country Music Museum, 101 Country Music Way,Bristol, Virginia, United States

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