Avon Dews, a Washington, D.C., native, began his musical career as a young man playing bass guitar in his family band, New Elements. Years later,he started playing around with the harmonica out of curiosity, but found that with a little practice the instrument made beautiful music. As a professional harmonica player, Avon expanded his musical career by performing at numerous prestigious events — including the American Market at the National Harbor; several Feel the Heritage Festivals in Arlington, Virginia; a Maryland Special Olympics benefit; various scholarship fundraisers and church events, etc. Avon has also performed at the 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival, the 2015 NAMM festival, Bethesda Blues and Jazz Supper Club, Westminster Presbyterian Church’s Blue Monday series, weddings and a host of local and out- of-town venues.

Avon formed his own entertainment company in 2008, SmileyDew Entertainment, which coordinated and promoted his own concerts at THEARC Theater in Washington, D.C. He was able to hone his stage performance skills as well as learn the behind-the-scene business of event promotion, which is invaluable when working with larger promoters and entertainment companies.
Avon Dews is hard at work on his debut CD, due to be released in early 2016. His style is classic, cool and jazzy with a little old school and a touch of funk. Avon’s performance is a must-see event for music aficionados seeking to appreciate and experience the beautiful sounds that a skilled harmonica player can bring out of such a small instrument.