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Allison Williams
Roots Music / Indie / Bluegrass



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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   Allison Williams: General Info
Member Since2/14/2007
Band Websitehttp://www.allisonwilliamsmusic.com
Band MembersAllison Williams: Banjo, Guitar, Fiddle, Vocal
Tim Gardner: Fiddle, Backing Vocal
Joseph "joebass" Dejarnette: Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocal, Engineer & Producer
Dom Flemons: Harmonica, Snare, Guitar, Vocal
Matt Kinman: Guitar, Bones
Jefferson Whitworth: Lap-Steel Guitar
Gabrielle Macrae: Backing Vocal
InfluencesMichelle Shocked & Clarence Ashley.
Sounds Likethe Carter Family, Olabelle Reed, the Mountain Goats.
Record LabelRomeg Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 18 2009 8:00P
Tarkington’s General Store Centerville, Tennessee
Jul 22 2009 7:00P
mAD dONNA’S Nashville, Tennessee
Aug 7 2009 8:00P
Brown’s Diner Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 18 2009 8:00P
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers Convention Silk Hope, North Carolina
Sep 19 2009 8:00P
Hoppin’ John Fiddlers Convention Silk Hope, North Carolina
Sep 29 2009 11:00P
IBMA Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 3 2009 8:00P
TBA Nashville, Tennessee
Oct 23 2009 2:00P
TBA Greenville, South Carolina
Oct 23 2009 9:00P
The Handlebar Greenville, South Carolina
Oct 24 2009 10:00P
Jack of the Wood Asheville, North Carolina
Nov 12 2009 8:00P
Brown’s Diner Nashville, Tennessee
Feb 5 2010 8:00P
Tour w/ Chance McCoy Nashville, Tennessee

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   About Allison Williams

Singer/songwriter and traditional musician Allison Williams plays old-time clawhammer banjo in a modern context.

A native of the Arkansas Ozarks, Allison got her start as a punk rock musician before rediscovering her musical roots. Several years in the mountains of North Carolina educated her in Southern banjo styles, especially the fast, distinctive styles of Hobart Smith and Wade Ward.

In 2005 she formed the Forge Mountain Diggers, a hard-driving oldtime band, with Freight Hoppers fiddler David Bass. The Diggers toured internationally for three years, sharing stages with the Grascals, Uncle Earl, Rhonda Vincent, Donna the Buffalo, and many other giants of the new traditional music scene.

Allison Williams' solo CD " Give Me the Roses" came out in autumn of 2008, featuring driving arrangements of traditional old-time songs, as well as eclectic originals, woven together by a talented backing band of rising stars: alumni of the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Old Crow Medicine Show, and the Wiyos, among others.

Now based in Nashville, TN, Allison, when not on the road, does live and studio sound, works with Southern folklore, and plays with the Jake Leg Stompers jug band.

Allison will be touring early in 2009 with champion West Virginia fiddler Chance McCoy, appearing in the UK and the Eastern United States.

"Strong original material and brilliant interpretations of classic old time." - Bluegrass Unlimited (Mar 1, 2009)

"Accomplished and exuberant." - The Observer (U.K.) (Jan 25, 2009)

"Allison Williams is striking on claw hammer banjo - a force of nature." - www.americana-UK.com (Jan, 2009)

for bookings, email info@allisonwilliamsmusic.com

buy "Give Me the Roses":

ALLISON WILLIAMS: Give Me The Roses


buy the Forge Mountain Diggers CD:
THE FORGE MOUNTAIN DIGGERS: The Forge Mountain Diggers



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Gary


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Jul 2 2009 5:42 PM

Just dropped in to wish you a great 4th. Great music:)
The Earl Brothers





Jun 20 2009 9:59 PM

WELCOME FRIEND...

SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD.

ROBERT EARL DAVIS
THE EARL BROTHERS
ClaudineMovsessian





Jun 19 2009 7:17 PM

hello
thanks
best wishes
nobocaster





Jun 16 2009 8:38 PM

hey now!

it was fun hanging for a bit in N.C.

cheerios!
Bailey Cooke





May 30 2009 6:35 PM

miss yaaaaa!
Rich Baumann





May 16 2009 10:56 PM

Hi Allison,

It is a great day to be alive!

Thanks for including me!

What Question can I ask to empower myself and others?
What new thought can I notice now to add to my creativity?
How can I improve the experience of those I encounter today?
What can I do to facilitate your Gift?

Yesterday Is History
Tomorrow is a Mystery
Today is a Gift...
That's why we call it the Present

Blessings,

Rich Baumann ♫ folksinger ♫ songwriter ♫ storyteller ♫ educator



www.richbaumann.com ♫♫♫ ♫♫♫♫ ♫♫♫ ♫♫♫♫ ♫♫ ♫♫♫♫




Nora Jane Struthers





Apr 24 2009 2:14 AM

Yeah man. I know just what you mean.
I'm just glad it's a rockin show!
Spirits of the South





Apr 23 2009 5:50 PM

Thanks for accepting Allison
Really like your music
wish you the best

ian
Denise Engstrom





Apr 12 2009 6:11 PM

thanks for the add=) nice music
-denise
BAND OF MEN





Apr 10 2009 6:51 AM

Absolutely great! Fine playing, lovely voice.

Pier
Rick Resnick





Apr 9 2009 7:46 PM

thanks so much for the friend add, i do appreciate it:)
The Haunted Brothers





Apr 9 2009 7:10 PM

Thanks for the add & Happy Easter!
SHOT GLASS





Apr 9 2009 6:33 PM

...... ....................
Smoked Country Jam Bluegrass Music Festival





Apr 9 2009 6:02 PM

Thanks for being a friend of Smoked Country Jam.

Keep on the Sunny Side
Keep on the Sunny Side!
Gail Comfort





Mar 31 2009 2:53 PM

Playing "Just What I've Been Looking For" on this week's show

"The Comfort Zone" on CMR Nashville
(broadcast from the UK)
LISTEN LIVE
Tuesday 31st March 2009
UK (BST) : 4pm-6pm, repeated 10pm-midnight
USA (EST): 11am-1pm, repeated 5pm-7pm & 11pm-1pm
Wednesday 1st April 2009
UK (BST) : 4am-6am repeated 10am-Noon
USA (EST): 5am-7am
Sunday 5th April 2009
UK (BST) : 2pm-4pm
USA (EST): 9am-11am
_____________________________________________
Mike





Mar 29 2009 10:51 PM

It was a treat having tunes with you and Joe. I hope we can do it again before too long.
I checked out your podcast.
Great stuff!
Palo Rodriguez





Mar 12 2009 12:57 AM

Hi Princess!thanks for your support!your music sounds great,very cool and tasty!I am also honored by your add and so much fairness!from Argentina! best wishes and keep in touch!
Here We Go, Boys!





Mar 9 2009 12:40 AM

We WERE going to see about a Dino's show on St. P's, but looks like another Diner beat us to it.
Have fun!
Gary


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Mar 8 2009 11:00 PM

Thanks for the add! I really enjoy you music...
the thimbles





Mar 3 2009 7:05 PM

much obliged.
love from
the thimbles..
Orquesta Típica Ciudad Baigon





Mar 3 2009 5:15 PM

thanks for the add.
best wishes!
see you round here,

ciudad baigon.
Andrew





Mar 2 2009 7:22 PM

thanks 4 the add sweet heart
much luv andrew the wisco kid
Andrew





Feb 26 2009 5:47 PM

Thanks for the tunes at the 5spot... I had fun.
People Against Fur





Feb 24 2009 4:29 AM

Beautiful music.
Thank you!
Here We Go, Boys!





Feb 21 2009 3:36 AM

Y'all sounded awesome last night. Get some sleep so we can play Dino's soon.
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