Billy Jonas of Asheville, North Carolina is a singer-songwriter, percussionist, and multi-instrumentalist who works as both a general audience performer and family entertainer. He is a member of Congregation Beth HaTephila and a part of the Sacred Music Team. He trains students at the age of 11-13 for their Bar Mitzvah (boy) or Bat Mitzvah (girl) which means son/daughter of commandment. As a founding member of the folk music duo, "The Billys," and current leader of The Billy Jonas Band, Jonas has made use of recyclable items as instruments. His show focuses on enlightening audiences to each person’s inherent musical ability, and the musical potential of common “found objects.” Billy Jonas' 7 albums, PBS special, and 2 decades of live concerts have generated a following throughout North America.