Monday, June 3, 2024

The Stormy Monday Blues Revue is an interactive performance series that celebrates the power of the blues - past, present, and future.

Experience blues music performed by a wide range of artists in an intimate setting. Each show includes a segment where musicians in the audience will have a chance to join the featured performer on stage for a jam session. Our spotlight performer is Junior Wilson, a phenomenal guitarist and singer with roots in Virginia gospel music.

A native of New Kent County, VA, Junior Wilson was born into a family rooted in gospel and the blues. Junior's mother was a local gospel singer through his family church and his father a musician and bassist who played gigs across the Hampton Roads region of Virginia in his spare time. Mentored by his father, Junior Wilson began playing anything that made noise and at about the age of 12 began a love affair with a guitar given to him by his father. Influenced by the sounds of the church, accompanying his father on gigs, and generally the music of his parents' generation, Junior gravitated towards legendary artists such as Son House, Snooks Eaglin, Bobby Womack, Robert Cray, Bob Marley and countless other genres. Under the influence of these artists and genres, Junior Wilson has become a musician, singer, and songwriter with what can be coined as a "gospel, blues, folk rock, and soul" sound.

Set 1: The ensemble performs a set of their favorite tunes. (45-50 mins)

Set 2: After a short break, the ensemble returns to the stage to play s a shorter set (30+ mins)

Set 3: Junior hosts a mini jam session with musicians in the audience. This is your chance to play a song or two with the band. Bring your own instrument or borrow one of ours. Sign up and further details at the club. (30 mins)

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