Great Lakes Folk Festival

James’ mother's classical vocal background and his father's jazz guitar background ignited a musical spark in him. While his dad was stationed in Quantico, VA, as a Marine during the early 1960s, this Philadelphia native began singing and picked up the guitar. James’ first... Read More →

For twenty years, Jay Summerour, a harmonica player and percussionist, has been musical partners with Warner Williams. Summerour, who grew up in Rockville, Maryland and Oakland, California, was inspired by his grandfather, an accomplished blues harmonica player. His idols, Sonny Terry... Read More →