About this Event
Demun Jones
Every corner of the country tells its own story as part of the larger American experience. Nestled in theheart of Georgia, occupying approximately 395 sq. miles lies Jones County, the place Demun Jonesproudly calls home. Demun is a rapper, singer,songwriter and independent artist whose music is infusedwith rustic instrumentals, hip-hop fundamentals and exceptional lyricism.“I found my individuality by rapping over the acoustic guitar,” he notes. “I didn’t even mean for it to beunique, it was just, me. I grew up surrounded by hayfields listening to N.W.A. and Ozzy Osbourne. If youthrow that in a blender, Demun Jones is what you get. Once I’dlived a bit, lost a bit, won some, andexperienced my fair share, I could tell my own story. I’d never been to Compton, but I had an idea ofwhat it was like fromlistening toWest Coast rap. So, that inspired me, ‘What if I write about living inJones County in a creative way?’ I’m giving you country stories told through the lens of rap music.”Demun grew up thethirdof sixchildren, with two older brothers who first introduced him to the musicof Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix and AC/DC-who he experienced as his first live concert. Hismom would spin the classics of the Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye,Jim Croceand Jones County’s very own, OtisRedding.Demun recalls,“For as long as I can remember, there was always music in our home.”During the time of waiting for music videos to air on Friday evenings and building his ownlibraryoffavorite artists, some of which included Tupac, Biggie, Wu-TangClan,and Johnny Cash,atthe age offifteenDemun began writing his own ryhmes.He admits,“I couldn’t sing like Otis Redding or play theguitar like Jimmy Page, but I knew I could try to rap like the Bestie Boys.”After having his stereo stolenfrom his car, Demun would ride around tapping a beat on his window and freestyling ryhmes toentertain his friends.
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Event Policies:
ALL PURCHASES ON TICKETS ARE FINAL. There are NO REFUNDS and NO TRANSFERS of tickets with the exception of event cancellations.
Support acts are subject to change.
No re-entry permitted.
21+ event.
If a ticket type is not sold out, there are always tickets available to purchase at the door on the day of the concert.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ponderosa Lounge & Grill, 10350 N Vancouver Way, Portland, United States
USD 25.00 to USD 40.00