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CBA FATHER’S DAY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

If you’re looking for another joyful weekend of music, community, and camping under the pines — we’ve got just the thing!

Our friends at the California Bluegrass Association are celebrating 50 years of the Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival this June in Grass Valley! Three stages of music, featuring The Travelin’ McCourys, AJ Lee & Blue Summit, The Gibson Brothers, Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley, Junior Sisk Band, Laurie Lewis & Kathy Kallick, and so much more!

It’s a golden year for this beloved tradition, and we know you will feel right at home in the harmonies. Enjoy nonstop jamming, square dances, youth programs, free workshops & family fun for all. Find out more at fathersdayfestival.com.

PERFORMER SPOTLIGHT – JONTAVIOUS WILLIS

Jontavious Willis is resolved in his mission: to reinvigorate today’s Blues with the spirit of the past. 

“His writing is firmly contemporary at the same time that his playing is rooted in the tradition of Country Blues.” – Lizzie No, Folk Alley

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.

“‘I want to get folks involved in my music, whether it’s listening or dancing. I want there to be a relationship for the time that we have.’” – Jontavious Willis, as told to Trevor Christian, Country Pocket, WUSB 

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. 

We can’t wait for Jontavious Willis to jolt the Strawberry stage on Saturday, May 24th! Listen and learn more here.

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