Brooks Williams
Brooks Williams at Black Swan, York
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About the show
Statesboro, Georgia-born, Cambridge, England-based guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams, a leading light on the roots acoustic music scene, has over 33 recordings and has appeared at countless venues and festivals for over three decades.
From Celtic Connections to Cropredy, Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Kerville to Winnipeg, Costa del Folk to Shrewsbury, there’s very few stages Brooks Williams hasn’t played. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk. WUMB-FM Boston names Williams one of their Top 100 All-Time Artists and he’s listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. His collaborations with Aaron Catlow, Vera van Heeringen, Boo Hewerdine, Hans Theessink, Sloan Wainwright and the late, great Rab Noakes, to name but a few, are legendary.
“One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music.” American Roots UK
Featuring - Brooks Williams
Lauded as one of the top 100 acoustic guitarists of all time, Brooks is a brilliant guitarist and singer/songwriter from Boston, USA, with an instantly endearing manner and 'intelligent lyrics, strong guitar with a dose of the blues and just a touch of John Martyn influence. He has been wowing audiences with his silky voice, hook laden songs, rollicking acoustic and resonator slide guitar. A 24-year veteran of the road, born in Statesboro, Georgia (USA) and now residing in Cambridge England.