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They met in New York City in 1992, two up-and-coming newbies, Sloan on a beat-up school piano and Brooks on a cranky old Gibson guitar, both singing their songs and beguiling the audience with stories and tales. Soon these 'up-and-comers' were 'arrivers,' getting more and more known on the scene with album releases and tours. Life and careers often go in separate directions but over the years the two remained in contact, sharing the stage when possible. Now, for the first time, a Wainwright Williams Tour is finally in the works. One guitar, two voices, plus a shared love of roots music and original songs.
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Brooks Williams Biography
Brooks Williams, from Statesboro, Georgia USA (the town made famous by country-blues legend Blind Willie McTell), tours like a hellhound is on his trail and creates a super-charged music that is electrifying and fighting-fit.
fRoots says of Williams, he "really rocks, stirring up soulful Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves." Like drinking whiskey from a honey jar, you get both the sweet and the bite.
He's a great singer. In 2013 he was nominated ‘best male vocalist’ by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth. AmericanaUK says, “he has a beautiful voice that you just melt into.” And he’s one helluva good guitar player, ranked in the “Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists.” The San Antonio Light says that Williams is a “fret monster who has to be seen to be believed!”
His songs are rooted in blues and old country (words like timeless, astute, archetypal just about cover it), but they are also alive with clearly-drawn ironic characters and they are rich in blues pathos.
Walking the line between blues and Americana, Brooks Williams has worked stages worldwide for over 25 years, amassing a staggering back-catalogue of songs, recordings and tales. With 28 CDs to his name,Williams has been called “Americana at its finest!”
[Brooks Williams] "really rocks, stirring up soulful Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves." (fRoots)
“He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer. The real thing.” (Martin Simpson)
“Pan-Americana Roots 'n Blues!” (Net Rhythms)
“Absolutely beyond criticism!” (fRoots)
“One of America's musical treasures.” (Dirty Linen)
"How soulful a solo guitarist can be when he has talent, taste and astonishing technique." (Blues Revue)
“We called him back for three encores!” (Blues In Britain)
“…classy, tasteful, bright, and hugely enjoyable!" (Blues Matters)
Read MorefRoots says of Williams, he "really rocks, stirring up soulful Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves." Like drinking whiskey from a honey jar, you get both the sweet and the bite.
He's a great singer. In 2013 he was nominated ‘best male vocalist’ by the UK’s foremost roots-music mavens, Spiral Earth. AmericanaUK says, “he has a beautiful voice that you just melt into.” And he’s one helluva good guitar player, ranked in the “Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists.” The San Antonio Light says that Williams is a “fret monster who has to be seen to be believed!”
His songs are rooted in blues and old country (words like timeless, astute, archetypal just about cover it), but they are also alive with clearly-drawn ironic characters and they are rich in blues pathos.
Walking the line between blues and Americana, Brooks Williams has worked stages worldwide for over 25 years, amassing a staggering back-catalogue of songs, recordings and tales. With 28 CDs to his name,Williams has been called “Americana at its finest!”
[Brooks Williams] "really rocks, stirring up soulful Americana, full-on blues and tasty rootsy grooves." (fRoots)
“He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer. The real thing.” (Martin Simpson)
“Pan-Americana Roots 'n Blues!” (Net Rhythms)
“Absolutely beyond criticism!” (fRoots)
“One of America's musical treasures.” (Dirty Linen)
"How soulful a solo guitarist can be when he has talent, taste and astonishing technique." (Blues Revue)
“We called him back for three encores!” (Blues In Britain)
“…classy, tasteful, bright, and hugely enjoyable!" (Blues Matters)
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