|
 Jack
Williams, is "rugged Clint Eastwood meets
charismatic Sean Conery with a Guitar!" South Carolina
born guitarist-singer-songwriter-storyteller is
outstanding among a handful of artists who -- in skill,
depth and integrity -- stand head and shoulders above
the many performers flooding today’s folk circuit. Among
acoustic guitarists he is near legendary. Having avoided
the compromises of the commercial music industry during
his 45+-year professional career, he prefers touring
"under the radar," playing concerts, large and small,
week in, week out, for the sheer love of music and
performing.
Jack is now a sought-after artist on
contemporary acoustic - or "folk" - music stages. From
his acclaimed appearances at notable Folk Festivals
(Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville), his
musicianship, songs, stories and commanding presence
established him as an uncommonly inspiring and
influential performer.
Peter Yarrow -- of Peter, Paul and Mary -- called
Jack "The best guitar-player I've ever heard."
Jack's career can be described only as eclectic. He
played trumpet in a jazz quartet in a beatnik
coffeehouse in Seattle in 1959 - reading poetry to the
audience during breaks. He learned banjo and mandolin to
spice up folk groups in the 60's in Georgia. He played
pedal-steel guitar in a country-rock band, and classical
guitar/lute in a Renaissance ensemble. Jack Williams’
music sparkles from all these influences – creating a
truly all-American southern musical sound.
Beyond the music, there is something very
down-to-earth and captivating about this man. He's the
real deal. Warning to all husbands ... Jack has been
married many times, so watch your wives carefully at
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