
Will Willis & Friends
Narrative-driven acoustic set blending mountain-rooted folk, fingerpicked guitar and warm barroom storytelling; an intimate evening of songs about family, rambling life, and finding home in North Carolina’s mountains.
Similar Events

Morgan Geer's Drunken Prayer delivers intimate, rootsy Americana and original storytelling through fingerpicked guitar and honeyed vocals in a cozy, dimly lit Jack of the Wood pub set.

Morgan Geer's Drunken Prayer delivers intimate, rootsy Americana and original storytelling through fingerpicked guitar and honeyed vocals in a cozy, dimly lit Jack of the Wood pub set.
Morgan Geer's Drunken Prayer delivers intimate, rootsy Americana and original storytelling through fingerpicked guitar and honeyed vocals in a cozy, dimly lit Jack of the Wood pub set.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.
Intimate evening of Appalachian rooted folk and original songwriting with warm vocal harmonies and acoustic guitar, inviting close listening audience connection in a cozy small stage listening room.

Late-night participatory old-time mountain and folk music jam—fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar—held in Jack of the Wood's cozy, wood-paneled pub, inviting both players and listeners for informal, foot-stomping tunes.

Late-night participatory old-time mountain and folk music jam—fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar—held in Jack of the Wood's cozy, wood-paneled pub, inviting both players and listeners for informal, foot-stomping tunes.
Late-night participatory old-time mountain and folk music jam—fiddle, banjo, and acoustic guitar—held in Jack of the Wood's cozy, wood-paneled pub, inviting both players and listeners for informal, foot-stomping tunes.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.
Lilting Appalachian folk and singer songwriter tunes driven by warm fingerpicked guitar, harmony vocals, and rootsy storytelling. Audience gathers in a cozy listening room for close up acoustic performances and communal low lit evenings.

High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.

High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.
High-energy bluegrass sets featuring WNC’s best pickers with fast-picking breakdowns and high-lonesome harmonies; a community open jam kicks off at 9:30 PM for players and listeners in a cozy pub setting.

Participatory old-time and Irish mountain music jams with fiddles, banjo, guitar, and lively singalongs in a bustling downtown pub; enjoy dinner and pints during weekly Wednesday 5–9pm sessions.

Participatory old-time and Irish mountain music jams with fiddles, banjo, guitar, and lively singalongs in a bustling downtown pub; enjoy dinner and pints during weekly Wednesday 5–9pm sessions.
Participatory old-time and Irish mountain music jams with fiddles, banjo, guitar, and lively singalongs in a bustling downtown pub; enjoy dinner and pints during weekly Wednesday 5–9pm sessions.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.
Warm-voiced folk storytelling woven around fingerpicked acoustic guitar and witty, narrative lyrics in an intimate listening-room setting, ideal for attentive audiences seeking rootsy, song-driven singer-songwriter performances.

High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.

High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.
High lonesome harmonies, clawhammer banjo rolls, and crisp fiddle leads animate a traditional bluegrass set in an intimate candlelit wine bar, with acoustic trio arrangements, singalong choruses, and toe tapping tempos.

Toe-tappin' bluegrass and acoustic banjo-driven sets accompany a relaxed Sunday noon brunch at Jack of the Wood Pub, creating a lively, family-friendly pub atmosphere for listeners and casual dancers.

Toe-tappin' bluegrass and acoustic banjo-driven sets accompany a relaxed Sunday noon brunch at Jack of the Wood Pub, creating a lively, family-friendly pub atmosphere for listeners and casual dancers.
Toe-tappin' bluegrass and acoustic banjo-driven sets accompany a relaxed Sunday noon brunch at Jack of the Wood Pub, creating a lively, family-friendly pub atmosphere for listeners and casual dancers.
Intimate seated set revisiting songs from Willis Alan Ramsey's storied 1972 self-titled album, blending singer-songwriter folk-rock and storytelling; all-ages audience hears material that influenced artists from the Allman Brothers to Lyle Lovett.
Intimate seated set revisiting songs from Willis Alan Ramsey's storied 1972 self-titled album, blending singer-songwriter folk-rock and storytelling; all-ages audience hears material that influenced artists from the Allman Brothers to Lyle Lovett.
Intimate seated set revisiting songs from Willis Alan Ramsey's storied 1972 self-titled album, blending singer-songwriter folk-rock and storytelling; all-ages audience hears material that influenced artists from the Allman Brothers to Lyle Lovett.

Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.
Lively old-time mountain and folk music jam around fiddles, banjos, and acoustic guitars in a cozy pub setting; participatory drop-in session welcoming listeners and pickup musicians in an intimate, late-night taproom.

Noon bluegrass of fiddle, banjo, and guitar fuels a Southern brunch with fried chicken biscuit, shrimp and cheddar grits, burgers and hand-cut fries, alongside bar cocktail specials in a cozy downtown pub.

Noon bluegrass of fiddle, banjo, and guitar fuels a Southern brunch with fried chicken biscuit, shrimp and cheddar grits, burgers and hand-cut fries, alongside bar cocktail specials in a cozy downtown pub.
Noon bluegrass of fiddle, banjo, and guitar fuels a Southern brunch with fried chicken biscuit, shrimp and cheddar grits, burgers and hand-cut fries, alongside bar cocktail specials in a cozy downtown pub.
Fingerpicked Appalachian guitar and Bayou-soul inflected vocals blend into warm, rootsy singer-songwriter sets in an intimate taproom, ideal for fans of acoustic storytelling, folk traditions, and soul-tinged Americana.
Fingerpicked Appalachian guitar and Bayou-soul inflected vocals blend into warm, rootsy singer-songwriter sets in an intimate taproom, ideal for fans of acoustic storytelling, folk traditions, and soul-tinged Americana.
Fingerpicked Appalachian guitar and Bayou-soul inflected vocals blend into warm, rootsy singer-songwriter sets in an intimate taproom, ideal for fans of acoustic storytelling, folk traditions, and soul-tinged Americana.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.

High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
High energy bluegrass sets steeped in Appalachian tradition, driven by banjo, fiddle, and tight string band harmonies. Expect toe-tapping rhythms and a warm, intimate Black Mountain taproom atmosphere.
Baritone storytelling and literate Americana ballads from Josh Ritter, blending acoustic guitar, piano, and subtle electric textures into heartfelt narrative songs. Expect intimate, contemplative folk-rock performance tailored to attentive audiences.
Baritone storytelling and literate Americana ballads from Josh Ritter, blending acoustic guitar, piano, and subtle electric textures into heartfelt narrative songs. Expect intimate, contemplative folk-rock performance tailored to attentive audiences.
Baritone storytelling and literate Americana ballads from Josh Ritter, blending acoustic guitar, piano, and subtle electric textures into heartfelt narrative songs. Expect intimate, contemplative folk-rock performance tailored to attentive audiences.
Contemplative Appalachian folk and acoustic interpretations of traditional songs, delivered solo with spare guitar and warm narrative vocals; an all ages standing room club set tailored to fans of singer songwriter and roots music.
Contemplative Appalachian folk and acoustic interpretations of traditional songs, delivered solo with spare guitar and warm narrative vocals; an all ages standing room club set tailored to fans of singer songwriter and roots music.
Contemplative Appalachian folk and acoustic interpretations of traditional songs, delivered solo with spare guitar and warm narrative vocals; an all ages standing room club set tailored to fans of singer songwriter and roots music.

Lively old time string band delivering upbeat fiddle, banjo uke, rhythm and melody guitar and bass arrangements in a cozy pub afternoon set that celebrates traditional Appalachian repertoire and tight five part harmonies.

Lively old time string band delivering upbeat fiddle, banjo uke, rhythm and melody guitar and bass arrangements in a cozy pub afternoon set that celebrates traditional Appalachian repertoire and tight five part harmonies.
Lively old time string band delivering upbeat fiddle, banjo uke, rhythm and melody guitar and bass arrangements in a cozy pub afternoon set that celebrates traditional Appalachian repertoire and tight five part harmonies.

Warm acoustic singer songwriter set with nuanced fingerpicking and intimate vocals in a candlelit wine bar; late-night solo performance ideal for attentive listeners and wine tasting companions.

Warm acoustic singer songwriter set with nuanced fingerpicking and intimate vocals in a candlelit wine bar; late-night solo performance ideal for attentive listeners and wine tasting companions.
Warm acoustic singer songwriter set with nuanced fingerpicking and intimate vocals in a candlelit wine bar; late-night solo performance ideal for attentive listeners and wine tasting companions.

Guitar driven classic rock anthems and crowd singalongs in a cozy pub setting, delivering high energy late night sets from a local band, perfect for nostalgia seeking listeners and casual bar crowds.

Guitar driven classic rock anthems and crowd singalongs in a cozy pub setting, delivering high energy late night sets from a local band, perfect for nostalgia seeking listeners and casual bar crowds.
Guitar driven classic rock anthems and crowd singalongs in a cozy pub setting, delivering high energy late night sets from a local band, perfect for nostalgia seeking listeners and casual bar crowds.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.

Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.
Convivial pub session of traditional Irish fiddles, flute, accordion, and bodhrán with singalong reels and set dances; pickup musicians from across WNC trade tunes and create a lively, communal Celtic atmosphere.