For booking information, or just to say hi, contact the Kat Williams Experience at 828-280-6009 or email katwilliams@live.com. An assistant may answer, but Kat will return all phone calls and emails personally. She also checks her Myspace frequently and will promptly and personally reply to all comments and messages. Having performed all over the country, including exclusive engagements in NYC and San Francisco, she is always willing to travel to perform at corporate events, private engagements, festivals, etc. Experience her at least once in your lifetime. You'll never forget it.
In this day and age when pop princesses dominate the airwaves, Kat Williams fills a void that has been severely neglected for years. She satisfies a yearning that a great percentage of music lovers have been waiting to be fulfilled; a return to emotive Truth and Honesty in music rarely found today. As so many of the greatest performers in history, vocalists like Ella Fitzgerald, Dinah Washington, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, Mavis Staples, and many others, are aging or have passed on, Kat has taken up the torch and is reaching a new generation that never got to experience these masters in person.
Ms. Williams, like many of the Greats, comes from a humble beginning. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1967 to a 14 year old mother she met only once, she became the 31st foster child in the home of Mary and L.C. Williams, who later adopted her. Beginning at age nine, she spent the rest of her childhood caring for her adoptive mother who was slowly dying of cancer. Shortly after her 17th birthday, both Mary and L.C. passed away and Kat found herself homeless on the streets of New York City. With a fiery passion for life, her exuberant personality, and her undying perserverance, she blossomed gracefully into a strong and independent woman.
In 1997, Kat moved to Asheville, NC and soon took the town by storm, becoming the most sought after singer in the region. She bared her soul to the crowd, inviting audiences in for a glimpse of a truly phenomenal woman and an authentic, from the heart, performer. Years later, Kat's musical philosophy is "I have no competition- I can only give you the best of me." Filled with a passion for song, an astonishing animated style, a spirited sense of humor, and that remarkable laugh, Kat takes the stage and makes magic happen.
Kat has performed with solo pianists, big bands, and a full symphony orchestra. She sang the score to a ballet production of Porgy and Bess to rave reviews. Out of hundreds of people who auditioned, she was chosen to open for Jay Leno on his comedy tour of the area. In 2003 a local playwright wrote an entire musical around her, which was later performed Off-Broadway in New York. She was personally requested by the actor Robin Williams as the featured entertainer at a private party he was hosting. In addition to covering standards and classic torch songs (the way they were MEANT to be sung), she writes much of her own material. Singer, actress, and songwriter, Kat is truly a triple threat. Though she is constantly in demand, she is loyal to her many fans, maintaining personal friendships with many of them. She is truly a remarkable woman and an electrifying and unforgettable performer.
Much success to you and Donald this Saturday night! The audience in Asheville is in for a wonderful performance by my two most favorite singers! Hope to see you again soon. Hugs, Glenda
Hi Kat - It was so great to meet you in Vegas, You are phenominal and Donald and we Braswellians are lucky to have you in our corner. Wish I could be there in Ashville to see you two rock that stage like you did at the Hilton! Hugs, Glenda
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Thanks Kat! _ I dont know if you remember me - I used to live with Tammy Watford - years ago - and we come into Tressa'a all the time. You were the best Asheville had - and I miss being up there so much! God Bless!
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