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Not our typical Sunday kind of show! One of Grammy-nominated Jontavious Willis’ latest projects, The Blues Crusaders showcases four young blues men making their mark in the industry.
Stephen Hull from Racine Wisconsin started playing blues at age 14 and never stopped, taking cues from Albert King and B.B. King as he developed his sweet, soulful guitar sound. Balancing that with his absolutely stellar vocals and infectiously buoyant personality, Stephen has been rising fast in the blues clubs of Chicago and venues across southeastern Wisconsin. From the Chicago Blues Fest to the Mississippi Valley Blues Fest, Stephen is an International Blues Musician. IBC 2nd Place Winner & Best Guitarist Award Winner 2024 and the Jus’ Blues Music “King Of The Blues” Award 2024.
Yella P is a multifaceted blues musician, educator, and member of the blues duo Memphissippi Sounds from Memphis, Tennessee. His music blends traditional Delta and Hill Country blues with shades of soul, gospel, funk, and hip-hop.
Nigel Speights - hails from the Alabama Black Belt. He began playing the guitar at age 8, and performed with the Alabama Blues Project Advanced Band. He has performed at the annual Black Belt Folk Roots Festival in Eutaw, Gip's Juke Joint in Birmingham, local churches, and regional venues like Blues City Cafe, as well as featured in the documentary series Alabama Black Belt Blues by Alabama Public Television.
Lloyd Buchanan’s musical roots run deep in Gospel and Blues. His love for the Hammond organ began early, playing alongside his mother in church. Just tour with Alabama Shakes, he’s toured with Oleta Adams, The Heavy, A7, and more. He’s had the honor of playing alongside icons like Tom Jones and Jools Holland.
Lloyd’s performances have been showcased on major platforms like BBC, Jools Holland, The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show, BET, and many others.
An educator and clinician, he’s served as a jazz accompanist at LaGrange College and as a Guest Artist in Residence at Columbus State University. His work as an arranger and producer has been featured in commercials, video games, TV shows, and movies.
Holding it down will be Chicago’s Rodrigo Montovani on bass and JD Dukes from Statesboro GA on drums. Rodrigo is a Blues Music Award winner as the primary drummer for The Nick Moss Band. He has performed and recorded with artists such as Lurrie Bell, Dave Specter, Chris O'Leary, and Anthony Geraci. JD is a touring drummer for Drumline Live and featured performer on The Jennifer Hudson Show.
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for a great night of live music in one of America’s 50 iconic blues bars. Doors at 5:00, music starts at 6:30. $10 cash cover at the door, 21+. Kitchen is currently closed but you’re welcomed to bring food in.
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828 N Highland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA, United States
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