The Johnnie Johnson Jam feat Everyday Everybody, Heavy Hitters, PennSOULvanians and Aristotle Jones
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6PM Aristotle Jones’ Johnnie Johnson Tribute
Aristotle Jones is a West Virginia-based musician known as the "Appalachian Soul Man," blending soul, funk, and gospel with stories of Appalachian Black history, influenced by Bill Withers and Johnnie Johnson, while also being a radio personality and community advocate for Black arts in the region. He's a singer, pianist, and guitarist with his Amazing Appalachian Soul Band, known for uplifting, genre-blending music that celebrates his heritage from Osage, WV, and the contributions of Black coal miners and creatives. Aristotle has a special set dedicated to Johnnie to open the show.
6:45PM PennSOULvanians
The Pennsoulvanians are a 7-piece original rock band with an organic soulful sound having Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Reggae influences.
7:45PM Heavy Hitters
Hailing from the soul-soaked Valleys of West Virginia, The Heavy Hitters are a musical force to be reckoned with. With their irresistible grooves, infectious energy, and unparalleled musicianship, they have rightfully earned the title of "the phunkiest band in the land."
8:45PM Everyday Everybody
DC-based band Everyday Everybody (fka AZTEC SUN) has been performing since 2012, producing a sound blending Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Afrofunk. Their energetic live performances have yielded numerous rewards for the group - such as being named Best Local Original Band by the Washington City Paper, named Best Funk group by the Washington Area Music Association, profiled in the Washington Post and featured on NPR's 2022 Tiny Desk Concert Tour and sharing the stage with international and national touring acts such as The Wailers, Burning Spear, The Suffers, Cory Henry, Durand Jones & The Indications, Cedric Burnside and others.
Aristotle Jones is a West Virginia-based musician known as the "Appalachian Soul Man," blending soul, funk, and gospel with stories of Appalachian Black history, influenced by Bill Withers and Johnnie Johnson, while also being a radio personality and community advocate for Black arts in the region. He's a singer, pianist, and guitarist with his Amazing Appalachian Soul Band, known for uplifting, genre-blending music that celebrates his heritage from Osage, WV, and the contributions of Black coal miners and creatives. Aristotle has a special set dedicated to Johnnie to open the show.
6:45PM PennSOULvanians
The Pennsoulvanians are a 7-piece original rock band with an organic soulful sound having Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Reggae influences.
7:45PM Heavy Hitters
Hailing from the soul-soaked Valleys of West Virginia, The Heavy Hitters are a musical force to be reckoned with. With their irresistible grooves, infectious energy, and unparalleled musicianship, they have rightfully earned the title of "the phunkiest band in the land."
8:45PM Everyday Everybody
DC-based band Everyday Everybody (fka AZTEC SUN) has been performing since 2012, producing a sound blending Funk, Soul, Jazz, and Afrofunk. Their energetic live performances have yielded numerous rewards for the group - such as being named Best Local Original Band by the Washington City Paper, named Best Funk group by the Washington Area Music Association, profiled in the Washington Post and featured on NPR's 2022 Tiny Desk Concert Tour and sharing the stage with international and national touring acts such as The Wailers, Burning Spear, The Suffers, Cory Henry, Durand Jones & The Indications, Cedric Burnside and others.
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Where is it happening?
Everest Drive, Fairmont, WV, United States, West Virginia 26554
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