National touring artist, featured member of the Joey DeFrancesco Trio, & Akron-native guitar master makes swingin’ return to BLU – along with an exciting special announcement! Featuring Dan Wilson, Sam Blakeslee, Theron Brown, Alfredo Guerrieri, Dave Throckmorton.

Akron’s own, guitarist Dan Wilson, is one of the biggest names on the jazz guitar scene today! He has shared the stage with the likes of Russell Malone, Les McCann, Christian McBride, Eric Marienthal, and Dave Stryker, to name a few.

A finalist in the 2015 Indaba Music Wes Montgomery International Jazz Guitar Competition, Dan has been on an international tour with three-time Grammy nominated jazz organ legend, Joey DeFrancesco, in support of their all-new studio album, “Trip Mode,” which also features drummer Jason Brown & bassist Mike Boone.

Get your tickets early for what is sure to be a very memorable and hard-swingin’ evening as we welcome Akron’s own back to BLU! Featuring Sam Blakeslee (trombone), Theron Brown (piano), Alfred Guerrieri (bass), Dave Throckmorton (drums).