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“A group that you most definitely need to know…arena-filling, vibrant, soaring Americana goodness.”
-Vents Magazine
“As they continue to light up the scene one song at a time, these talented musicians are definitely ones to watch for the future.”
-Buzz-Music.com
“…contrasts alt-country and Americana with explosions of anthemic rock to make for a sound that is truly one of a kind.”
-Glide Magazine
“A compelling concoction of Americana twang and anthemic guitar rock, Wiley’s music hits all of the right notes…Jon Tyler Wiley is a force to be reckoned with.”
-Amplify Music Magazine
Jon Tyler Wiley is a multi-instrumentalist known for his work with artists such as Sister Hazel, Will Hoge, Stephen Kellogg, Melodime and others. When he made his first solo album of original material, he performed all the instruments himself, so he turned to his friends to help him bring the music to life on the stage, and the Virginia Choir was born. Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir has been actively touring since 2022, performing at clubs and festivals throughout the country with artists such as Switchfoot, American Authors, Ariel Posen, and Eddie 9V.
“Pictures in the Dark, “ the band’s first full-length LP was released in March of 2024. Tinnitist called it : “…Earthy Americana roots and sincere, grounded songcraft. It’s the kind of beautifully balanced, elegantly effortless grace that only comes with effort, commitment, communication and trust — qualities that Wiley and his Choir mates have spent the past few years nurturing and honing.” Music Mecca praised their single, “Song of Moving On,” saying that “[with] its heavy crashes and deep, dramatic soundscape…’Song of Moving On’ is a powerful call to hope, redemption and emotional perseverance.” 2025 and 2026 brought additional new music, including the singles “The Troubadour,” “Calls Me By My Name,” and “Hold Me Together,” all produced by grammy-nominated songwriter Will Hoge.
Listen to “HOLD ME TOGETHER,” HERE.
Jon Tyler Wiley & His Virginia Choir at the House of Blues, Chicago, IL, December 2024
JTWHVC at The 9:30 Club, Washington DC, Summer of 2023
JTWHVC aboard The Rock Boat 2021
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In the band’s young career it has already performed at festivals like the Rock Boat (2021), Wisconsin’s Mile of Music (2021, 2022, 2023, 2024), Texas’s Texified Jamfest and Florida’s Rock by the Sea ( 2022, 2025) with artists such as Sister Hazel, Larry Keel, and Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness. In it’s home area of Virginia and Washington DC, they have performed at renowned venues like The 9:30 Club (Washington DC), The National (Richmond), the Tally-Ho Theater (Leesburg), the Hamilton (Washington DC) and many more. They have opened for bands like Carbon Leaf, Eddie 9V, Red Wanting Blue, famed guitarist Ariel Posen, New York Rock-and-Roll poet Willie Nile and more. In the fall of 2020, it released a Christmas song as a part of Rock by the Sea’s 11th annual charity Christmas album, a cover of “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day.” In the midst of COVID-19 restrictions they sold out famed Northern Virginia venue Jammin’ Java in March of 2021. The toured with Megan Slankard and Newski in the spring of 2023, visiting Orlando, Tampa, Chicago, Detroit, Appleton, Milwaukee, New York City and other cities. 2024 brought the largest shows of the band’s career, opening for Sister Hazel in the southeast and midwest. Wiley also performed solo opening for Will Hoge’s solo tour in the fall of 2024. All of this was achieved with Wiley all-the-while curating and hosting the popular songwriters’ round “One Night Only” in the Richmond area, which has seen guest talents like Grammy nominated singer-songwriter Frank Solivan, The Curry’s, Bill Howard from The Judy Chops, Karen Jonas, and Jason Manns.
