Jack Williams 6 pm Saturday, November 23, 2024

After six decades of playing music professionally, Jack Williams is still going strong, traveling and sharing his original songs with fans across the world. He lives in northwest Arkansas with his wife Judy, where deer, armadillos, turtles, rabbits, snakes, possums, raccoons, bees and 86 species of birds help them pass their days. He can still click his heels in the air after a running start. "A TICKLE IN MY SOUL" – New release by Jack Williams ©2022 jackwilliamsmusic.com Two years in the making (in the studio formerly known as his living room), the album contains ten original songs - seven new, two new versions of previous recordings, and one 35-year-old unrecorded song; and two by, and in tribute to, musician friends who have passed away in recent years: Chuck Pyle and David Olney. This collection of songs is partly a reflection of the acceptance of aging, and doing so with a positive outlook, energy, and grace, in spite of an era of turmoil and strife in our culture and the world. "A Tickle in My Soul" is available for purchase ($15 plus $5 shipping) from Jack's website - jackwilliamsmusic.com/shop/. If you would prefer to have a digital copy just let them know at judysmith221@gmail.com. Jack Williams has been to No. 3 Railroad Street four times before, on 01 April 2018, 12 January 2020, 13 November 2021 and 9 July 2022. We and the audience enjoyed every visit and we can't wait to see him again! The following narrative is from Jack's Website: The music of Jack Williams, rooted in his native South Carolina, was shaped by a 61-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the most dynamic performers on today's "folk" circuit - "...one of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I've ever encountered", said Dave Humphreys of Two-Way Street Coffeehouse in Downer's Grove, IL. Jack is considered a "musician's musician", an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition who further illustrates each tale with his guitar. Rich Warren of WFMT Chicago's The Midnight Special said, "His artistry is nothing short of amazing". Vic Heyman, in SING OUT!, wrote, "He is one of the strongest guitar players in contemporary folk." Avoiding the compromises of the commercial music industry, Jack prefers touring under the radar, playing concerts, large and small, week in and week out, from the sheer love of music and performing. Playing for more than 50 house concerts each year, Jack enjoys the intimacy of that venue most of all, with a more personal connection to his listeners. Jack is a sought-after artist on all contemporary acoustic music stages, from coffeehouses and festivals to music halls and city arts stages. From acclaimed appearances at the Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville, New Bedford SummerFest Folk Festivals, his musicianship, songs, stories and commanding presence have established him as an uncommonly inspiring and influential performer. Jack frequently shares his musical knowledge with others. In addition to leading numerous workshops as he tours the country, he has been on the staff of The Swannanoa Gathering in NC, Lamb's Songwriter Retreat in MI, The Folk Project in NJ, WUMB's Summer Acoustic Music Week in NH, and co-hosts a semi-annual Music Workshop Weekend near his home in the Ozarks. Jack has eleven CDs of original music on the Wind River (Folk Era) label, the newest being "Far Away, Long Ago", plus his DVD "High Cotton", a video collection of on-stage performances. The CD, "Don’t Let Go", is a collection of cover songs reflecting major influences on his musical development. Jack has produced all of his own recordings plus CDs by Mickey Newbury, Ronny Cox, Eric Schwartz, and others. His songs have been recorded by artists ranging from Tom Jones and David Clayton-Thomas to Chuck Pyle, Cindy Mangsen, Ronny Cox and Lowen & Navarro. In addition to his solo career, as a guitarist he has accompanied such luminaries as Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow (of Peter, Paul & Mary), Mickey Newbury and Harry Nilsson. The Artist on the Web: http://jackwilliamsmusic.com Artist's Website https://www.facebook.com/jackwilliamsmusic1 Facebook The artist's Website contains the best summary of the artist and his work. Jack Williams in Concert, Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 6 pm. A twenty dollar donation is requested for Jack, and Mary appeciates tips for the house back to top Photos of his first visit, on 01 April 2018, by Glenn Galau © 2018. Visit the Photo Gallery for the complete set of images. Modified 19 November 2024 by Glenn Galau   |   Web Design by Glenn Galau