Levi William- Guitar, Vocals;
Brian Farr- Bass, Vocals;
Ben Johnson- Drums
Influences
Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Mayer, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Muddy Waters, Ronnie Baker Brooks, and Jimi Hendrix of course!
Sounds Like
A mixture of Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and a little John Mayer too.
Levi is an up and coming vocalist and lead guitarist. He had his first chance to play in a bar in Lincoln, Ne at the age of 13. He was able to learn from some of the best musicians around town with his countless experiences in the open stage environment. At the ripe old age of 16 he was asked to join a local blues band, he played with them until he formed his own group.
The band Levi William is made up of three unique backgrounds, Levi William guitarist and lead vocals, Brian Farr vocals and bass, and Ben Johnson on drums.
Ben brings many years of experience and an incredible talent. Brian lends a taste of soul and funk to the group. Levi has taken the feelings from some of the legends of the blues and wrapped them into a powerful sound that excites audiences every time he takes the stage.
Levi’s influences:
Buddy Guy, Junior Wells, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Son House, Keb’ Mo’, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Ronnie Baker Brooks just to name a few.
Levi’s most memorial music moments:
While in Chicago for the Blues and Jazz festival in June of 2005, Levi had the opportunity to play with a local blues act on the streets of Chicago. After his performance, he was asked to sit in that evening for a performance at the Legendary “Kingston Mines“. With his first song, he had the audience on their feet singing back to him.
Levi has had a few opportunities to be on stage with Chicago Bluesman “Magic Slim”, during their most recent performance Magic said “I don’t want to start no SH*T tonight, I just want to tell you this boy can play!”
Nick Holt, of the Tear Drops, has introduced Levi as “The Future of the Blues.”
In the summer of 2007, Levi was asked to join in with Cutis Salgado during his show at The Zoo Bar; once again Levi’s skills were embraced by another Blues legend.
The Band has been asked to open for Jackyl, opening the Omaha Riverfront Jazz and Blues festival, Playing with Fire, and the jam band for the 2008 “after burn” and had many other great opportunities to share the stage.
Hey guys. am missin the hell outta down here in AZ. Runnin a 4.0 at MMI. Cant wait to get back & put in some work at the shows. Update me on the happenins. peace
Well hey there!! We just wanted to peek in & see what the happs are in Levi William's world!! Always a party goin' on over here! Check out our lastest concert pix from Indianapolis. This barrage of awesome images were captured by Scooter.
While you're in the neighborhood, let us know how you are!!
I finally get to move. Say goodbye next Tuesday, the bar was cool enough to hire a really good band. Advance tickets suggested...$15 and well worth it!
Ummm. Your dates are a little screwie! I think you copied and pasted a lil too much. Well, since you never do write back its pretty much like a journal w/ you. I was just gonna tell you that I might go to the Zoo Saturday night and keep your brother company. Lata
Good call with the videos guys. I was gonna suggest that to you but then i seen you were also recording at bob's so i figured u were already posting some. I also found this link in my GuitarWorld mag about posting free shows through a website. I never been to it but its gotta be decent if its in a high profile magazine. here it is in case you guys are interested: www... keep up the good work!
Great show on Friday night, guys! I had a blast and you guys sounded awesome. Hopefully you'll make a CD in little 'ol Lincoln before your big break comes and you leave this little town for bigger and better things. Lord knows you've got "it". ;)
