The 2025 WSIE Music Series - Papa Ray Day with The John McVey Band
Start Date/Time:
May 24, 2025 at
7:00 PM
End Date/Time:
May 24, 2025 at
9:00 PM
Location: Old Herald Brewery & Distillery
The 2025 WSIE Music Series presents Papa Ray Day with The John McVey Band on Saturday, May 24th, 7:00pm at Old Herald Brewery and Distillery's outdoor amphitheater.
***A suggested donation of $10 per entrant to benefit WSIE 88.7 The Sound.***
SHOW: 7:00pm
John McVey is a veteran of Texas Blues, who created his signature tone and earned his aggressive guitar chops as a member of touring bands on the Chitlin’ Circuit. He was mentored by Blues legends Larry Davis and Albert King. With no effects pedals, his ‘singing guitar’ emotes heart-rending bends and smooth runs as well as bold chording that has led many, including the legendary ‘Uncle’ John Turner, to call McVey ‘the best rhythm guitar player around.’
His musical resume includes world-wide performances with Hook Herrera & the Hitchhikers and Paul Orta & the Kingpins. After a very profitable Miller Genuine Draft Light television spot, John joined the Lavelle White Band in ATX as guitarist and band leader. With Lavelle, he played the major festival circuit for several years on shows with Luther Allison, John Lee Hooker and more.
John currently lives and performs in the St. Louis, Missouri / Southern Illinois area with his band, composed of the well-known sister and brother team of Tecora Morgan on bass, and Riley Morgan Jr. on drums and keys.
