Jon Tyler Wiley is a seasoned touring/ session musician who has performed with a diverse range of acts such as Sister Hazel, Stephen Kellogg, and Ron Holloway. As a performing teaching instructor with the MusiCorps program, he has performed on stages such as The Grand Ole Opry, The Kennedy Center and PBS’s a Capital Fourth with artists like Paul Schaffer, Aloe Blacc, John Stamos, and Trace Atkins. He has performed all over the world as a member of the Americana band Melodime.
After Wiley wrote and recorded his debut solo album, performing all of the instruments himself, he assembled a band of his close friends to bring the music to life. The Virginia Choir is made up of a seasoned musicians who have performed with acts as diverse as Keller Williams, Larry Keel, Wylder, and the Pan American Symphony Orchestra. The diverse band, featuring Sean Mahon (keyboards), Brian ‘Piper’ Barbre (drums) and Josh Pittman (bass), and Lonnie Southall (guitar, mandolin, vocals), is becoming known for their masterful musicianship, energetic stage performances and captivating crowd interaction. Their first single, “Laura Lee",” was released on March 19th of 2021. Their single, ‘Strong,’ became available on April 9th of that year, with Skope Magazine calling it “Delightful", and a “poignant yet upbeat…feel-good single.” Wiley’s full length solo album, “The Longing,” was released to critical acclaim on February 25th of 2022, and different covers, live versions and B-sides were released through out the remainder of the year. Their LP, “Pictures in the Dark,” was released in 2024. “The Troubadour,” a new single produced by Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Will Hoge, was released in February of 2025.
https://jontylerwiley.com/
With over 900 shows performed and more than 800,000 miles behind him, Nate Currin is a troubadour in the truest sense. Rooted in the red clay of North Georgia, his voice carries the grit and soul of the South, yet his songwriting is marked by an emotional authenticity that defies pretense. Over the years, Nate has shared stages with some of the industry's biggest names, had his music featured on major television shows, and earned accolades along the way — yet he remains a storyteller at heart, chasing genuine human connection one song, one show, one listener at a time.
From sold-out clubs to listening rooms and even a four-year stretch living on the road in a motorhome, Nate has built his career on the back of hard miles and real moments. His dedication has earned him 5 International Music & Entertainment Awards — including multiple Songwriter of the Year honors—as well as nominations for Indie Music Awards and a Georgia Music Award. Several of his albums have landed in the Top 20 on the iTunes / Apple charts, including The Madman and the Poet (2016). His 2019 release, Ashes & Earth, featured the fan-favorite track Oklahoma, which gained recognition after being featured in Showtime's TV show Shameless.
Now, Nate is gearing up to release his next studio album in the summer of 2025, a record that weaves together themes of longing, ghosts of the past, and the beauty found in broken places. Produced by Matthew Odmark and Jon Poole, the album was recorded in both Nashville and Georgia, blending rich, organic instrumentation with the kind of raw storytelling that has defined Nate’s career. This new chapter promises to be one of his most compelling yet—another testament to a songwriter who isn’t afraid to dig deep, make mistakes, and bring back something true and inspiring.
www.natecurrin.com
You may also like the following events from 20 Front Street:
- This month, 25th June, 07:00 pm, MI Songwriter Showcase hosted by Steve Taylor & feat Alison Albrecht, Mike Nolan and Judy Banker in Lake Orion
- This month, 26th June, 08:00 pm, The Heart Collectors in Lake Orion
- This November, 13th November, 08:00 pm, Will Varley in Lake Orion
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