Arts-Entertainment: Source Alvon Johnson set for Mother's Day shows

May 5-For the past few months this year, blues musician Alvon Johnson has kept a packed schedule of Bay Area performances.

Johnson has brought his music to various venues and events, including Maria Concetto Winery in Calistoga, Sweetwater Music Hall in Mill Valley, and Biscuits and Blues jazz club in San Francisco.

Recently, Johnson was one of more than 20 performers to perform at the third annual Decked Out at the Quarters music festival at Mare Island.

Whether he is performing in his hometown, another neighboring county, or internationally, one feeling has always stayed constant - he does not take his audiences for granted.

"I've been to a lot of countries, but it's so satisfying to stand up in front of audiences in Vallejo, the place where I live and share my love of music," Johnson said.

"To me, it's so gratifying to come home."

This weekend, Johnson will treat audiences in Vallejo to two Mother's Day performances at The 4th Corner Speakeasy on Saturday night and Empress Theatre on Sunday afternoon.

Johnson said audiences can expect a night full of good times and good music.

"When people come out to see me -those who have seen me before -they have a pretty good idea what to expect," said Johnson. "I make sure that I give them what they want."

Johnson previously performed at The 4th Corner Speakeasy in February.

"It was a full house. I looked around and saw people that I hadn't seen in a long time. I never take it for granted," Johnson said. "I am always humbled by the fact that people come out and see me."

For Saturday's performance, The 4th Corner Speakeasy will offer free admission to mothers in celebration of Mother's Day. The performance is scheduled from 7 to 10 p.m. at 431 Georgia St.

As always, there is no prepared setlist for his show. Rather, Johnson reads the "vibe" of the audience and will play what he is feeling in the moment.

"I'm going to be dedicating songs to all the mothers," said Johnson.

The songs will be kept as a surprise.

For his Mother's Day Sunday afternoon performance, Johnson will appear at the Empress Theatre for a "A Special Mother's Day Celebration" performance from 2 to 4 p.m. at 330 Virginia St.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Johnson wanted to perform in the afternoon for those who prefer an earlier show as opposed to staying up late at night.

"I wanted to create a performance where people can dress up and come out during the day, listen to music, and get home before it gets dark. It's gonna be special," said Johnson.

Although Johnson will perform blues and a variety of genres, the theme for Sunday's performance will be geared towards a "smoother" vibe and will feature sections from Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole.

To purchase advanced tickets for Johnson's performance at The 4th Corner Speakeasy, visit 4thcornerspeakeasy.com/alvon-johnson-2/

To learn more about Johnson and his upcoming show schedule, visit alvonjohnson.com/

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