The Jontavious Willis Band

The Jontavious Willis Band

Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 8PM

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.

Jontavius achieved widespread acclaim when living legend Taj Mahal invited Jontavious to accompany him onstage in 2015, with Taj describing him as his “Wonderboy.” Jontavious opened for (and was mentored by) Taj Mahal and Keb’ Mo’ during their joint TajMo tour in 2018, giving him an opportunity to present his work on a national stage. An early phenom from rural Georgia, his passion for the Blues was sparked at age 14 when he came across a YouTube video of Muddy Waters playing “Hoochie Coochie Man.”

Blue Metamorphosis, his acoustic debut album released in 2016, garnered rave reviews and won the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge 2018 Award for Best Self-Produced CD. His GRAMMY-nominated sophomore album, Spectacular Class, credits Taj Mahal as executive producer and Keb’ Mo’ as producer.

His new album, West Georgia Blues, 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.