ABOUT AVON DEWS
Avon Dews is a recording artist with a passion for Jazzy R&B with a Pop flavor. His website aims to serve as a promotional hub, showcasing past performances and marketing upcoming shows. It will also offer music and promo material purchases, ticket sales, artist background, and interaction opportunities. The site will integrate Avon's social media feeds, a mailing list sign-up form, and a blog discussing live performance musicians and live music enthusiasts.
Avon has shared his talent on a number of stages in his hometown and beyond. For instance, he’s performed at Maryland Special Olympics’ benefits; the American Market at National Harbor in Maryland; the “Feel the Heritage” Festival in Arlington, Virginia; the “Blue Monday” series at Westminster Presbyterian Church in S.W. DC, and the DC Blues Society's 28th annual Blues Festival at the Carter Barron Amphitheater. Avon also performed at the 2012 International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Tennessee. In early 2013, he got the opportunity of a lifetime when he was invited by one of WAR's founding members, Lonnie Jordan, to join the band on stage at The Birchmere in Alexandria, VA, aka “America’s Legendary Music Hall." Speaking of invitations, Avon was also invited to join highly-regarded French-American harmonicist Frederic Yonnet on stage during his performance at Blues Alley; Avon jammed with Yonnet's band to Stevie Wonder's tune, "Boogie on Reggae Woman", which was on Yonnet's 2005 album. "Front and Center." In 2015, Avon performed at DC’s Cherry Blossom Festival and the NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show in Anaheim, California, which is described as "the industry’s largest stage, uniting the global music, sound and entertainment technology communities.”
Avon Dews has had an impressive musical journey, releasing his first album in 2016 and performing at prestigious venues and events. He has been a guest on various DC-area radio stations, and his live performances have been highly acclaimed.
Avon Dews stands out as a recording artist due to his smooth touch on classics by renowned artists, which has garnered him invitations to perform at esteemed venues and events.
