Nomad Willy
Grand Rapids, MI
Blues / Soul / Funk
Bio
Nomad Willy burst onto the music scene in the summer of 2008, emerging from the tenacious vision of a transplanted Jazz drummer Doug (Preacherman) Drums, and a timely Roots guitarist Dan (DanO) Luttrell. Together they sought and found a soulful bassist Russell (Tazz) Bullen and a superb vocalist, now featuring G’Jai, Queen of the Juke Joint Blues.
The Grand Rapids Press described the band as “a sure thing.” In a few short weeks, Nomad Willy found themselves opening for National Acts and pac...
Past Shows
Sat, Nov 13, 2010
Doors Open: 12:00 AM
Ages: All Ages
Warren, MI
Sun, Oct 3, 2010
Doors Open: 8:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Willow Springs, IL
Sat, Sep 11, 2010
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Ages: 21+
Grand Rapids, MI
Fri, Sep 25, 2009
Doors Open: 9:30 PM
Ages: 21+
Grand Rapids, MI
Fri, Sep 11, 2009
Doors Open: 6:00 PM
Ages: All Ages
Grand Rapids, MI
Comments
Fatamorgana:
very entertaining, exciting & really fun to listen... great live blues track man... awesome...
Mar 10
EJ Phillips:
G'Jai & Nomad Willy, Lovin' that song "Evil"
Sep 18
Auriemma:
G'Jai......you make my world complete.....what a vox....and thee best groove I heard from a band in a real long time.
Hope to hear lots more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
Sep 09
A.M. Schmitt:
Good tune... singer's got that 'vibe'.
Mar 10
tony lee king:
WELL YOU'VE GOT THE BLUES GIRL....
Sep 10
Pete Tilbury-Fowler:
Awesome raunchy stuff guy!! Get some more tracks on here... I'm loving this!
all the best
Pete
Jun 02
The Ducks:
Hey saw you on the local chart and listened.. really dig
your elemental blues sounds.. fantastic vocals and guitar
work ... keep up the great stuff , thanks for keeping the
blues alive!!! Love from Tom & Linda in GR
Apr 01
Press
“Nomad Willy - is a newly formed local Grand Rapids Blues Band that performs at many venues in the Grand Rapids area. This band is a favorite of the GR crew when it comes to some good late night blues. With their sultry sounds and dirty down home feel, we are positive this band will raise a few eyebrows as they provide the fire behind the late night heat!
-Grand Rapids Swing”
Artist Stats
Fans: 1,921
Song Plays: 379
Visits: 2,051
Widget Hits: 9,093
Status
Status:
will see ya soon
Blog
Nomad Willy at Billy's Lounge 5/16/2009
May 20, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Nomad Willy is a blues band born of the open mic night at the Intersection nightclub last summer. The core members of Willy were frequent participants who backed up jam hosts Jimmie Stagger and Hank "The Hawk" Mowery. They play a good mix of blues, rock, funk and soul as witnessed by TMGR at the Point Bar on Grand Rapids' west side in March. Nomad ...
