"ONE WOMAN SHOW AT IT'S BEST" Ami will astound you with her beautiful vocals, edgy song writing, dancing, drumming and sheer stage presence- a must see! (Drum media).
“What a talent. Ami Williamson’s performances at LIZOTTES were a fabulous musically entertaining rollercoaster of fun!!!!!!!!” - Brian Lizotte. 2007.
"Ami's one woman show will impress; if you're after intelligent beautiful song writing, storytelling, dancing and a highly original Opera Aria piece on the drums!!!This act is for you"- (Berliner Morgenpost).
"Both shows were a complete triumph. She was just wonderful; her repertoire and persona were tremendous. Before long I have no doubt that Ami will enjoy headline billing across Australia." (Steve Fraser, Managing Director, Stones of the Yarra Valley).
Amidst Ami's original music are songs from Costa Rica, Germany, USA, Italy and Ireland- an intimate, global journey through song.
Ami Williamson is one of those rare female singers. While her roots are firmly in the tradition of singer/songwriter, her richly diverse upbringing had Ami taking the stage not only in opera and classical, but also touring with her father, country music artist John Williamson. Ami is now focused on her song writing, performing her own compositions in a one woman show at music venues and events such as The Woodford Folk Festival.
Ami is a graduate of the Sydney Conservatorium of Music where she studied for a Bachelor of Music with a voice major and worked closely with pianist and accompanist David Miller. Prior to that Ami gained a Diploma of Acting at the Ensemble Acting Studios under the direction of Hayes Gordon. Ami’s versatile talents were first developed at her school, The McDonald College of Performing Arts, where she studied jazz, tap, music and drama and came third in the state for HSC Music. Her repertoire has spanned diverse styles including jazz, pop, country, traditional folk and early music to classical recitals and opera. Ami has appeared as soloist with the Sydney Chamber Orchestra the St Lawrence Orchestra and the Australian Youth Opera. Other performances include Iolanthe with Opera Australia conducted by Richard Bonynge, the co-productions Requiem and Carmina Burana at the Sydney Opera House with the Australian Ballet and State Opera of South Australia. Ami has toured nationally with her father, country music star John Williamson, performing her own material. She has recorded for 2MBS-FM, ABC Classic FM and ABC Radio National as well as performing on Channel Nine’s A Current Affair, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Midday Show, Burkes Backyard and The Today Show.
“SUCCESS WITH HER OWN STYLE!” – Drought Concert, Kerang. Sunday Mail, May 27th, 2007.
“Ami has performance in her blood. Her songs are edgy, poetic and intelligent” – Burwood Observer, 2006.
“The program was in perfect taste and very intelligently selected and her performance was impeccable” - 2MBS-FM FINE MUSIC, 2002.
“Ami displays a finely controlled voice and an intelligent approach to emotional expression. She deserves success” – The Times, 2006.
The Times and The Advertiser.
STEPPING OUT
Winner has music in her blood
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Songbird Ami Williamson at home in Epping.
AMI Williamson not only shares her country music father's name but also his penchant for writing great Australian songs.
The daughter of John Williamson took out Parramatta's Mars Hill song writing competition last month.
Performing three original songs, which included Big Moon, I Got a Dress and A Song For Wendy, Williamson won the judges over with her honest look at life.
This honesty has been poured into A Song For Wendy, an emotional piece about the death of a close friend.
....It seems to be one song that people react strongly to,'' she said. ....People have come up to me and said ..that song brought tears to my eyes'.''
Growing up with a father who is an icon of Australian music has left an indelible mark on the singer/songwriter.
....I guess the fact that I had music around during my childhood was a big factor as to why I'm doing what I'm doing,'' she said. ....It feels very innate, organic and in my blood and it is only getting stronger as I get older.''
Williamson said she only came to realise her father's fame after some schoolyard bullying.
....I guess I became aware of his music when I got knocked at school. Some of the other kids would change the words of True Blue to something crass.''
As winner of the competition, Williamson will head into the recording studio and have an EP of two songs released.
Ami and Doc Neeson
...hellow love-ely!...I'm looking forward to the second installment of your desert adventures tonight!.. . ...we find ourselves in Melbourne town for James' show...back in a week or two...then you and me gets to catch up- so you can be telling me all about it!..much love, lyndelle.. ...x0x... ... .. .
...hey darlin...just lettin you know...I dropped by to borrow yur dress agin.. ..I like how it swings...n' swishes.. ..looks like you got yurself a whole lotta dates busy lady, so let me know whens a good time for me to come see a show!...lots a love love-ely.. lyndelle..xox ... .. .
.....and so I beleive...that it is on this day...that we raise our champaigne filled glasses..
....and in a chorused chant, we sing 'joyeuse anniversaire'...and charge our glasses to the efforts of your mother...and say thanks! ..Happy birhthday Ami, may you get sozzled accordingly whilst having a damn fine time... lotsa love.. ..Lyndelle.. ..xox.. ... .. .
....cou cou ma belle... ...hope you are well amongst the workload....and as its ma birthday tomorrow- I got to wonderin- does that make it your birthday today?!..lots of love with kisses...lyndelle...xoxox
...as you can see, I had to give your dress back, you know the one..(folks talk about it)...Im a headless chooken at the moment...much as I imagine your lov-ely self to be..but speak soon we will..share a drink, a laugh and a song..(and maybe you'll let me borrow your dress again!)..love to you Ami..xox...lyndelle..
Good show at the Clarendon on Saturday night! Might not be able to make the Gearin show coz it's a wed night! Look forward to having you play @ Excelsior again... Chris.
Salut à toi!.so pleased to see yur beautiful face grace my page.In the midst of dastardly examinations, essays, and backyard weddings..will see myself breathin again by Nov, when James and I hope to come along and listen to your song at Balmain. So if not before then, des bisous, lyndelle xx
