The Willingham Theater presents Jeff Little Trio

Jeff Little

The Willingham Theater will present a concert with the Jeff Little Trio on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 7:30pm. Jeff Little is an award-winning musician from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. With few exceptions, the piano does not play a prominent part in Appalachian or Americana music, and is rarely the lead instrument. But Jeff Little is an exception – and a remarkable one. Little has not only been recognized as a critically acclaimed musician but also a true music innovator. Little and his trio stay busy traveling the country, performing with an energy and dedication to their music that is evident at every show. Performances include The Smithsonian Institution, The National Folk Festival, American Piano Masters, and many performing arts centers, music venues, and festivals across the country.

Jeff Little is accompanied by Steven Lewis and Luke Little to make up the well known trio. Little is one of the vocalists; he also plays the piano and the harmonica. He has made many appearances on national public radio and PBS. In 2014 he was inducted into the Blue Ridge Music Hall of Fame.

Steve Lewis is an award-winning guitar and banjo player from Todd and is one of the most respected acoustic musicians in the country. Lewis is well known for his flat picking on guitar and his mastery of the five-string banjo. Lewis has won many championships for his guitar and banjo playing. Some of the prestigious events include the Walnut Valley Nationals, Merlefest, the Galax Old Time Fiddlers Convention, Renofest and the Wayne Henderson Guitar Competition. He is also a two-time national champion on the banjo. He remains an in-demand guitar and banjo teacher and is dedicated to sharing his love of music with the next generation.

Luke Little is a young and talented mandolin player whose musicianship and style expand well beyond his years. Luke’s performances include the National Folk Festival, PBS Song of the Mountains, The Richmond Folk Festival and The Moss Center for the Performing Arts at Virginia Tech.

Tickets are $20. For more info or tickets visit yadkinarts.org or call 336-679-2941. The Willingham Theater is located at the Yadkin Cultural Arts Center, 226 E. Main St., Yadkinville.