Join us for a Masterclass with Billy Simons, Jr. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 2:00-4:30 pm. If you would like to perform or attend, please contact Bucky at bucky@buckymotter.com for more details on the in-town location. Simply put, we will play for Billy, and he will play for us. There will be plenty of time for questions during the class and to meet ‘n greet. Your kind feedback during the Masterclass is always helpful to your fellow travelers, and it will be nice to hear folks’ comments coming from someone else other than me!
Normally I invite students who I think are ready to play at a Masterclass, but if you want to play please don’t hesitate to ask me. All ages are invited. I have students ranging from 10 to 84.
Anyone who is not currently taking lessons can perform as well, just contact me at bucky@buckymotter.com.
The cost is $40 per person.
The Masterclass is always a very supportive and friendly environment. Meet some of your peers and listen to some great music, from covers, to country blues, to students’ original songs.
About Billy:
Billy Simons Jr. is a folk Americana artist. With a voice that carries both conviction and compassion, he writes songs that punch up, dig deep, and refuse to look away. Whether he’s calling out injustice, honoring the quiet resilience of everyday people, or spinning tales of heartbreak and hope, Billy crafts songs that hum with humanity and humor.
His first protest song “Jesus Went to Heaven” put him on the map with its fearless critique of religious hypocrisy and Christian Nationalism, earning praise for its lyrical bite and stripped-down sincerity. He followed it with “They Made a Pig the Pilot”, a darkly comic take on corrupt leadership that became an underground favorite for its clever bite and literary allusions. In “We Are Great Again”, he sings a searing satirical ballad that turns political doublespeak into a folk anthem. And in “The Bottom Has a Basement,” Billy digs even deeper — chronicling a nation’s seemingly endless race to the bottom.
His music blends raw acoustic grit with sharp storytelling, channeling the spirit of Dylan, Prine, and the modern protest folk tradition. His songs don’t ask for permission — but rather they demand attention, empathy, and change. For Billy, the truth still belongs in a song — and the song still belongs to the people.
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