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JOIN US November 24 at 3:00 pm ET (doors 2 PM) for a memorable Sunday afternoon when The 'Boro Sessions presents "Wild Man" Reverend Billy C. Wirtz - Master of the 88 Key Disaster! in a SEATED show at @The Flat Iron, 221 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC. Rev. Billy C. Wirtz is an iconic American blues musician, known for his one-man comedy routines set to music. His music is a combination of classic boogie woogie and off-the-deep-end originals. He began playing guitar at the age of 10. In 1979 he joined his friend & mentor, blues pianist Sunnyland Slim, in Chicago, where he mastered Boogie piano, Gospel & Blues. Following the advice of his mentor, Billy, the son of a police officer and a government official, burst on the scene in polyester attire, dyed red hair, patent leather boots and two arms full of ink. After recording his first album in 1982, Hightone Records released ten classic albums. Rev. Billy became a nationally known touring act with coast-to-coast appearances on morning radio shows. He toured with Boz Scaggs and played in all the big festivals. Somewhere in the middle of all this, he fulfilled his lifelong dream of becoming a professional wrestling manager. He also began writing, publishing over 75 articles and two books. Still, he needed more! The Rev. began hosting radio programs. Since 2014, he hosts “The Rhythm Revival” on WMNF radio in Tampa, Florida, which broadcasts on stations from California to Iowa to Florida. His article "Traveling Down the Chitlin’ Circuit", which explores Florida's clubs and artists that defined Black music during the days of Jim Crow, has resulted in plans for The Florida Humanities Council to develop a pilot for a documentary.
But, in his own words, “I need the buzz of the live show.” So, he continues to tour, performing solo concerts and guest appearances with The Nighthawks. His live performances are still constantly evolving one-of-a-kind shows filled with music, humor and history by the 6’4” former Special Education teacher and boogie piano master. Whether he’s writing, performing or pontificating, Rev. Billy C. Wirtz is still rockin’ on the ivories, and the crowds are still rollin’ in the aisles. ADVANCED TICKETS $20 HERE: https://www.etix.com/ticket/p/47915953/sunday-matinee-wrevbilly-cwirtz-greensboro-flat-iron?partner_id=100 Limited seating, so get your tickets early to avoid disappointment!
If you can't make the Greensboro show, we have also arranged for The Rev to appear at The Arts Center in Carrboro on Saturday, Nov 23, 7:30pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/1066967111764824/) and The Rusty Nail in Wilmington Friday, Nov 22, 8:00 pm (https://www.facebook.com/events/1168608070885217/)
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Downtown Greensboro, 100 S Elm St, Greensboro, NC 27401-2626, United States,Greensboro, North Carolina
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