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Allison Williams
Roots Music / Indie / Bluegrass



Nashville, Tennessee
United States

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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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   About Allison Williams

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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 2010 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)

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for bookings, email info@allisonwilliamsmusic.com
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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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John England & the Western Swingers

John England & the Western Swingers



Nov 18 2009 4:38 PM

Thanks for finding us, I like your music!
David Prat

David Prat



Nov 10 2009 12:35 AM

Hi Allison!
Just checking your myspace , Right now We are in Lexington KY, We'd love to see you again,We had a great time see you guys playing!!!
旅人ひろし

旅人ひろし



Nov 3 2009 10:33 PM

Thank you for friend approval

Let's meet in the way of the trip sometime!!!


 
http://traveling.boy.jp/





Black Vine

Black Vine



Oct 25 2009 10:26 PM

Ron

Ron



Oct 20 2009 4:34 AM

My Mama sang "Willow Garden"   to me when I was a baby--still one of my favorites. I'd always cry when it come to that "Gallows" part. Thanks for the musical friendship--hope to see you when you're this way.
Claudio Nuzzi

Claudio Nuzzi



Oct 15 2009 5:42 PM

Thanks for the friendship!

 

Kind Regards

 

Claudio

colton stephens

Colton stephens



Sep 25 2009 7:40 PM

HI, Allison,I hope that every thing is going well for you.Wow the tracks sound great.
Punky's Gutbucket

Punky's Gutbucket



Sep 16 2009 2:51 AM

Just stoppped by to say i love your voice...
Yers Punky...

Steve

Steve Skaggs



Aug 28 2009 11:21 PM

Hi Allison
Thanks for adding me.  I really enjoyed listening to your music!!!  Have a wonderful weekend.
Steve
Steve Brown

Steve Brown



Aug 22 2009 12:45 AM

I Like your version of Willow Garden
Punky's Gutbucket

Punky's Gutbucket



Aug 17 2009 2:07 AM

Nice to meet you...Yers Punky....
Cat House Recordings

Cat House Recordings



Aug 14 2009 4:32 PM

Hey Allison. Sounds great! Just let us know when you're ready to schedule. :)
Jeffry Rott

Jeffry Rott



Aug 14 2009 6:14 AM

Hello
 
 T.G.I.F.

 At Lest I the USA.

I pray all is well with you and yours.

All is good here in My little corner of the planet.

Have a great weekend.

Jeff
Lynne Piper

Lynne Piper



Aug 6 2009 6:53 AM

thanks for adding me!  Your music sounds great!  Good to know of awesome woman banjo players around!
Gilles Choir

Gilles Choir



Aug 5 2009 10:34 PM

I THANK YOU, IT'S MY HONOR!!! ALL THE BEST AND LOVE FROM Gilles Choir
Jeffry Rott

Jeffry Rott



Jul 27 2009 4:23 AM

Hello

 I just want to thank you for coming by my page.
And checking in on me.And for the new people Welcome!!

Since I've been sick the meds they have me on limit what I can do.
But I haven't stopped making music because for me music is life.
Songs might come a little slower is will posts.
But I do care about all of you and you will hear from my as often as I can.

So thanks
And know that I care about you.

LOL Jeff

Doto Tonho

Doto Tonho



Jul 24 2009 8:11 PM

Allison, thanks for the add and keep picking
Los Santos

Los Santos



Jul 24 2009 6:03 AM

John T. McManus

John T. McManus



Jul 18 2009 1:30 PM

Thanks for the friendship. John
Gary

Gary Anderson



Jul 2 2009 5:42 PM

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

The Earl Brothers



Jun 20 2009 9:59 PM

WELCOME FRIEND...

SEE YOU DOWN THE ROAD.

ROBERT EARL DAVIS
THE EARL BROTHERS
ClaudineMovsessian

ClaudineMovsessian



Jun 19 2009 7:17 PM

hello
thanks
best wishes
nobocaster

nobocaster



Jun 16 2009 8:38 PM

hey now!

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

cheerios!
Bailey Cooke

Bailey Cooke



May 30 2009 6:35 PM

miss yaaaaa!
Rich Baumann

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 ♫♫♫ ♫♫♫♫ ♫♫♫ ♫♫♫♫ ♫♫ ♫♫♫♫




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