Will Willis And Friends W/ Evan Blackerby at Flat Iron

A hardworking individual, a devoted family man, and a storyteller weaving talesthrough the medium of song, Will Willis epitomizes the journey of a rambling soulfinding solace and roots in the serene depths of North Carolina's mountains. Hisupbringing was nomadic, traversing the landscapes of California, Montana, theCarolina coast, and eventually settling in the rustic heart of Appalachia.Guided by his father's craftsmanship and a profound belief in the ethos of self-reliance, Will inherited a passion for woodworking, relishing in the art of creativedesign and the satisfaction of seeing projects to fruition...

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A hardworking individual, a devoted family man, and a storyteller weaving talesthrough the medium of song, Will Willis epitomizes the journey of a rambling soulfinding solace and roots in the serene depths of North Carolina's mountains. Hisupbringing was nomadic, traversing the landscapes of California, Montana, theCarolina coast, and eventually settling in the rustic heart of Appalachia.Guided by his father's craftsmanship and a profound belief in the ethos of self-reliance, Will inherited a passion for woodworking, relishing in the art of creativedesign and the satisfaction of seeing projects to fruition. While music came later inlife, it swiftly became his vehicle for articulating lived experiences and personal truths.Will's lyrical narratives often unfold through the lives of characters, delving intothemes of addiction, relationships, and existential quests, yet always underpinned bya resilient spirit of hope. He perceives life's trials not as mere trials but as essentialchapters in the ascent up the mountain of existence, viewing realism through the lensof optimism.For Will, music is a holistic endeavor, a collaborative symphony wherein each bandmember contributes their virtuosic talents, infusing the songs with newfound vigorand depth. His genre-defying sound, a fusion of Folk Rock with nuances of Blues andFunk, has garnered acclaim since his debut in 2004, notably with recent singles"Honey Bee" and "Mercy."A stalwart figure in the Southeastern Americana scene, Will Willis anticipatesembracing new venues and expanding the horizons of his band, "Will Willis andFriends," in the aftermath of their upcoming release “Digital Movement” in May of2024. With each performance, he invites audiences to embark on a journey of musicalexploration, where the evolving process of creation mirrors the dynamic essence oflife itself

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