iLLa wiLLa (William Peterson), is a multi-instrumentalist from Wilmington, NC. blending live looping with eclectic sounds for a fully immersive experience. Raised in his family's venue, he absorbed a diverse range of music from jazz to bluegrass, to wild improvisation sparking his passion for performance. 

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        After early years in a punk band, William studied Jazz and Contemporary music at UNC Asheville. He played 5-string bass and lead vocals with his jazz fusion trio, Triptych Soul, and handled percussion and vocals in a 7-piece Neo-soul funk band, Window Cat.

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       In 2018, iLLa wiLLa debuted his single, "New Sense", followed by the self-titled EP. Relocating to the Bay Area in 2019, he refined his live-looping craft, performing across Napa Valley. Now back in Wilmington, he's gearing up for his Fall 2024 tour, collaborating with live musicians to create dynamic, evolving performances.

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