The Acoustic Blues workshop week continues to offer a side of the blues that popular culture does not always recognize – its roots!
Centrum Blues week celebrates the music and traditions of African American folk blues, its roots, forerunners, and their stories, while at the same time coming into the future with a new twist on the past.
REGISTRATION OPENS IN JANUARY! Acoustic Blues Workshop & Festival, July 27 2025 – August 03 2025 For all ages and range of talent.
Location: Centrum Campus, 223 Battery Way,
Blues musician and multi-instrumentalist, Jontavious Willis, from Georgia, has been named Centrum’s Artistic Director for Acoustic Blues beginning in 2020. Jontavious will join the artists he’s invited in providing an inspirational week of learning. Instrumentation includes guitar, harmonica, piano, mandolin, violin, bass, banjo, ukulele, washboard, voice, and accordion.
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.
On campus in class learning with opportunities to meet others with similar interests and network for future collaborations or inspiration. https://centrum.org/program/acoustic-blues/
