Some people have a calling that is undeniable and Avery Sunshine is no exception. She brings people together through her riveting stage performances, candid and often humorous stage banter and optimistic anthems about love and life.
The former church pianist/musical director, has garnered praise from iconic musical figures like The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, who raves, “I love Avery Sunshine!” She and her musical partner (now husband) and guitarist Dana “Big Dane” Johnson, have collectively either collaborated and/or toured with everyone from Anthony Hamilton, KEM, Will Downing, Gregory Porter, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Babyface and Roy Ayers to B.B. King, Michael Buble and Jennifer Holliday.
The 2016 award winner of ASCAP’s Rhythm and Soul song of the year came to the Austin Area Jazz Festival and performed on Saturday, November 30th at the Emma S. Barrientos Mexican Cultural Center.