Accordion Troubadour Returns to Boise

Friday, June 24, 2011
Photo by Elise Kane

Accordion troubadour Jason Webley is returning to Boise for a special performance with Grandma Kelsey on June 29.

Since his beginnings as a street performer, Webley has built a loyal following around the globe with his uninhibited live performances. His relentless touring schedule has taken him to over 30 countries, most concerts ending with the entire crowd locked arm-in-arm, swaying and singing. The Seattle Times describes Webley as "one of Seattle's most talented musicians, a singer-songwriter with a rare gift for crafting timeless songs that approach Waits and Leonard Cohen territory."

Webley has released six albums and numerous collaborations on his own record label, Eleven Records. He organizes and headlines the annual Monsters of Accordion tour and has shared the stage with the likes of The Avett Brothers, Devotchka and Regina Spektor. Webley also performs as one-half of the duo Evelyn Evelyn with Amanda Palmer of The Dresden Dolls.

At the end of 2011, Webley has announced that he will be taking a year-long break from touring, making this concert with Grandma Kelsey his last Boise appearance for some time.

Webley is performing on June 29 at Willi B's (225 N 5th St, 208-331-5666). The concert begins at 8 pm and is open to all ages. Admission is $5.