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Singer-Songwriter-Storyteller, Jeff Wall has been called a Bigdumbhick for most of his life.
Yes, there is no doubt that he is excessively large and Yeti looking, and he might smell a bit funky when he gets wet, he’s not nearly as dumb as your initial impression might lead you to believe, and as to being a hick, well that’s mighty subjective.
Most often found in a worn pair of bib-overalls, if you find him wearing anything at all, he is an incredible picker with a background in Bluegrass, who lays down a groove so strong it could break your grandma’s hip. He is a fearless, natural performer, one with a penchant for writing catchy, darkly humorous, yet easily relatable songs. Songs that particularly resonate with the over-50, “you-kids-get-the hell-off-of-my-lawn”, AARP/Medicare demographic. One moment he will have you grooving along, howling with laughter, but then with no warning, he will unexpectedly sucker punch you with something extremely raw, deep, moving, and personal, causing your jaw, and even occasionally a few tears to hit the ground.
A man of many surprises, his show is unlike anything you have ever experienced, and it is nothing like you would ever expect, especially from anyone who looks like he looks. There is a lot of heart here (recently refurbished). There is a lot of everything here.
This is no act, this is who he is. What you see is what you get. There is no pretense, no posturing, no bullshit. Well, maybe a little bullshit, but he is authentic, whatever the hell that is. He is what he is and he ain’t ashamed of it.
““With the inhibitions and filters of a toddler, Jeff is a fantastic songwriter and charismatic performer. Highly entertaining songs and stories flow from him in an endless stream, and if he doesn’t make you think, and laugh out loud, you should put your phone down and pay attention.” ”