A 4 Time Pick to Click on XM/Sirius’ BB King’s Bluesville Channel,  Lew Jetton and 61 South have been entertaining audiences at music festivals and events for  years with their unique blend of originals and takes on classic Blues and Americana.

Along the way, they’ve appeared on bills with many of our greatest artists, past and present, including Chuck Berry, Samantha Fish, Shemekia Copeland, Little Milton, Koko Taylor, Junior Kimbrough, RL Burnside, Cedric Burnside, Michael Burks, Lil Ed and the Blues Imperials, Juice Newton, Eddie 9V  and many more.

Lew Jetton’s solo acoustic shows also feature Americana originals and favorites in a more intimate setting.

Book now! Full band or solo acoustic: Booking@61South.com or 270.519.1788

“The combo of Lew’s talent & the wide variety of music played kept my customers entertained for hours! 10/10 highly recommend!”
Jess KelleyDam Brewhaus
“The talent and professionalism of Lew Jetton, both solo and with 61 South, made their shows at Social 360 truly exceptional.”
Jeff PierceVP, ATOMIC CITY Entertainment Center
"Lew puts on a great show and his personality connects with the audience."
Kenney EthertonDirector of Tourism, Fulton KY
"Lew is a prince of a guy who was invited to play Sparta BluesFest several times because he's a dream to work with, is very personable and extremely engaging with the audience! "
Debi KlausingSparta Blues Festival
"Lew Jetton is a prime example of class and professionalism when it pertains to performing in front of any sized crowd or venue and is a well-earned legendary musician in the blues music scene."
Four Rivers Entertainment LLC
"Lew Jetton plays music that can Hug your heart, Soothe your soul and Rock your world, a must see!"
Debbie AllenJenn Jam Festival
"Lew is a man who can spin a musical yarn with the best of them with his intimate and highly entertaining solo performances!"
Cory GreeneDry Ground Brewing Company
Lew Jetton has performed at the Farmers’ Market for many years and is always professional, on-time and a joy to listen to."
Emelyn HerndonPaducah Parks Dept
"Key to the appeal of Lew Jetton, an underappreciated singer and guitarist is his integration of true intent and heaps of heart."
Downbeat Magazine
"Jetton is a top-notch guitarist with a voice suited for the blues and an exceptional songwriter. All the technical training in the world cannot teach this stuff. You either have it and understand it, or you don't, and Lew Jetton and 61 South nail it, big time. Lew Jetton is the real deal, a true bluesman."
Reflections in Blue
"If Johnny Winter went to New Orleans to live for a while, and vacationed in Chicago, this is what he might sound like."
Classicalite