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Michael Williams
Acoustic / Roots Music

"Canadian singer/songwriter and storyteller"

Edinburgh, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  12/2/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/docmichaelwilliams  

   Michael Williams: General Info
Member Since9/18/2005
Band Websiterjmwilliams.co.uk
Band MembersDoc and Angel CD (2004) - Michael Williams (vocals, guitar and banjo);

Dave Gray (guitar);

Trish Murray (vocals);

Jenny Gardner (fiddle);

Roy Middleton (bass);

Gary Oliver (electric guitar);

Marc Anderson (drums);

Peter Snow (harmonica);

Murray Campbell (trombone);

Robin Jones (congas).

Twinkle, Twinkle (2005) - my kids' CD - Michael Williams (vocals and guitar);

Dave Gray (guitar, vocals);

Trish Murray (vocals).

InfluencesMy grandfather Ron 'Darkie' Wicken; Nana and my whole darn family; John Harris; Dave Beshely; Eric Ball; Roland Kausen; Willie P. Bennett; Ken Palmer; Dixie Flyers; New County Line; Mighty Mike and the Menus; Country Caravan; Trapper Mike; Mike Gorman; Medicine Hat Band; Hank Williams; Johnny Cash; Tom Russell; Tom Waits; Neil Young; Ian Tyson; Ramblin' Jack Elliott; Stanley Brothers; Bill Monroe; Lucinda Williams; Feist; Great Lake Swimmers; Kings of Cheeze; Fred Eaglesmith; Willard Grant Conspiracy; M Ward; Mark Erelli; Alabama 3; Bing Crosby; Sophie Bancroft and lots of others...
Sounds LikeSomeone you enjoy and want to listen to again....I hope.

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Record LabelBeenie's Hoose Music (www.beenieshoose.com)
Type of LabelIndie




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 5 2008 8:00P
Allan Ramsay Hotel (with Kings of Cheeze) Carlops, Scotland
Dec 6 2008 2:00P
Dalkeith Library Dalkeith, Scotland

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   About Michael Williams

Canadian-born singer-songwriter living in Scotland. Formerly played with bluegrassers New County Line, country band Country Caravan, garage rockers Mighty Mike & the Menus, and roots trio Medicine Hat Band. Currently plays with eclectic acoustic ska/jazz/rockers The Kings of Cheeze.

In 2004, Williams recorded his first solo work (Doc and Angel) with Dave Gray at the Sound Cafe Recording Studio (www.sound-cafe.co.uk). The following year he recorded a kids' album, Twinkle Twinkle: Sing-a-long songs for young children, inspired by his singing and storytelling with children.

In addition to his solo work, Williams performs as part of the Kings of Cheeze, a 7-piece acoustic band (www.myspace.com/kingsofcheeze) which has released 3 EPs.

Williams is also an experienced peace education worker involved with children and young people. He frequently works in schools addressing conflict resolution issues and non-violence. Much of his singing and storytelling is dedicated to peace work.

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   Michael Williams's Friend Space (Top 28)
Michael Williams has 308 friends.
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Michael Williams's Friends Comments
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Chas Ferry Producer,





Oct 30 2008 7:02 PM

GREAT !!!

"Hired Guns"
Hunt & Tony Sales of Tin Machine, W/David Bowie/Tony Sales/Hunt Sales/ Reeves Gabrels,
New Releases


Thanks for being my friend,
Chas Ferry Producer
Metropol Get the codes for the new player!!!





Sep 23 2008 11:12 AM

HI HOW ARE YOU?
THANKS FOR THE REQUEST
Benedict





Sep 4 2008 8:20 PM

Totally enjoy your sound!

Best wishes

www. youtube. com/bennytet
Rallion





Sep 4 2008 7:44 PM

Hi Michael
Lovely music you have there. Thanks for your friendship.
Love Rallion
kindlefire





Sep 4 2008 4:14 PM

Hi there, thanks for accepting.
Really good music.
All the best.

kindle
steve dowling





Aug 21 2008 7:15 AM

great gig last sunday Mike, as ever .... many thanks to y'all
Donald Rubinstein





Jun 11 2008 2:03 PM

Hi Doc,

Thanks for the kind comment and for the work you do.

all the best

Donald
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 7 2008 6:53 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace -

2 of 230, walkaboutsverse. 741. com: WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN

Once drove an old sedan, up north,
From a place in Sydney to Cairns;
Then to Kuranda I went forth,
By train, to look without set plans.

I browsed through the trendy market,
With fresh fruits of tropical kind;
Walked to the creek through lush thicket -
Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.

I dined in a scenic cafe;
Then, outside, as I wrote for yen,
Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey,
You go walkabout with your pen.”

Request or question, I don’t know -
Assured voices, elderly men.
That’s now several years ago,
And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.

(C) David Franks 2003

76 of 230, walkaboutsverse. 741. com: LAND RIGHTS

If there is a good thing
From the Second World War
It’s that most peoples learnt
To conquer lands no more.

In Africa, Asia,
And the Pacific, too:
Post-war independence -
Steps only bigots rue.

But for some indigenes,
Outnumbered much-too-much,
It has all come too late
For liberty, as such.

So ‘tis in Australia,
And America’s sites,
Where the best now, I think,
Is to respect land rights.

(C) David Franks 2003
Phil Christie





May 28 2008 4:18 AM

Thanks so much for adding us as a friend! ......I hope you enjoy the songs and watch for our new CD "Rearview Mirror" coming this June! Cheers, Phil
barney mains 2





May 5 2008 6:46 PM

Hi Mike,
sorry for not being in touch for so long, but Jane's not been well and naturally that has taken up my time. I've found your mobile number and will ring you as soon as things sort themselves out. Glad to hear you making new music. take care
David
Dennis Larcher





May 5 2008 12:25 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add, great music too.
Pretty far from Canada now, eh?
R . I . P .





Feb 26 2008 11:22 AM

good morning friend !

How the dribble are ya !

I have decided to join the dark side ... thats right I have gone electronic ... omfg a drummer not hitting things can this be true ... although I am still clubbing the keyboard to make up for the anx building up haha

Anyways as always I hope you are well and that the world is still round an all that

RiP
R . I . P .





Jan 25 2008 9:59 AM

just passing through I wanted to say something profound but then I realised I didnt know anything profound

DOH !!!!
barney mains 2





Jan 11 2008 8:08 PM

Hope you made it back from Canada ok, I've got a cup of coffee waiting for you.
Stevie Connor





Jan 4 2008 8:56 AM

Hey Mike

Happy New Year...hope you had a great time back home.....will see you sometime in January before I leave for the States.
Peace and respect
Stevie
Behleem





Dec 28 2007 10:50 PM


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Dec 27 2007 2:24 PM

Hey Mike... Cheers for the New Year!!Hope you had a grand Christmas!
~Jane
R . I . P .





Dec 14 2007 8:48 AM

Absolutely you name the place and time and I will be there ... drums or keys ??? I can kind of do both !!! drums are my passion keys my thoughts
R . I . P .





Dec 5 2007 4:25 PM

ello peeps just thought I would actually say something for a change haha

ta for being a friend and I hope you are all well

I have started with a new collaboration with a geezer named david ball

please give it a listen (you will find it on the player its the last track) and let me know what you think as always this version is the first version and attempt so its very early on in its development

but anyways if you dont have the time its cool I hope you are well in any case and I will try and be more proactive with the comments etc ...

all the best ]




kitt
Kate Cassidy





Nov 15 2007 1:43 AM

Rar!
Musicians Page





Sep 5 2007 6:12 PM

Michael Williams thank you ever so much for the add to your friends -space! I enjoy your KOC songs and really hope to see the band play live.
Thanks for sharing your gift of music with the world,
Cheers,
~Jane
Alabama 3





Aug 26 2007 7:37 PM

Zack





Feb 28 2007 6:26 PM

That was a beautiful day, hope to have another with you soon. Love Zack
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