Ga-20 with Jontavious Willis
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Tues., April 14
GA-20, Jontavious Willis, The Garden Club West End - Deep Chicago-styled electric blues band GA-20 has changed personnel over the past few years and only have a few EPs of covers with the new members (still fronted by founding guitarist Matthew Stubbs). But their roaring boogie and love of classic 60s, plugged-in, raucous swampy blues hasn't changed. The two-guitar, drums (notably no bass), lineup is unrelentingly gutsy, singer Cody Nilsen gets down and dirty and the resulting live show is non-stop intensity. Georgia's own acoustic, Piedmont and Delta blues practitioner Willis contrasts the blustery headliners with stirring, unplugged honesty and a homey approach that feels as genuine as his charming personality. A wonderful, if unlikely, combination of talents makes this a can't miss show for all local roots fans. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
GA-20 Band Bio
Since 2018, GA-20 has been at the forefront of a traditional Blues revival. The dynamic throwback trio have long been disciples of the place where traditional Blues, Country and Rock ‘n’ Roll intersect. “We make records that we would want to listen to,” says guitarist Matt Stubbs. “It’s our take on the song-based traditional electric Blues we love.” Stubbs, along with guitarist & vocalist Cody Nilsen and drummer Josh Kiggans, strive to bring traditional Blues to the front lines of the modern roots music scene. “The focus for us has always been on the story, the melody, and on creating a mood,” Stubbs continues. “Traditional Country and Soul have all had these massive recent revivals. We want to be part of doing that for traditional Blues music.”
Ga-20 with Jontavious Willis | 04/14/2026 8:00 PM