One Longfellow Square Presents: Jontavious Willis
November 16 @ 8:00 PM
7 pm doors – 8 pm show
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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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