Current Lineup:
James "Papa Bear" Williams - Band Leader, Songwriter, Vocals , Rhythm Guitar
Phillip "Uncle Phil" Williams - Songwriter, Lead Guitar, Vocals
Donny "Big Daddy" Morales - Harmonica / Vocals
Geoff Mueck - Bass Guitar, Whamola, & Vocals
Jared Schmidt - Drums, Vocals
Glenn Patterson - Pedal Steel (The Williams Brothers Big Band Lineup)
Andy Schmidt - KeyBoards (The Williams Brothers Big Band Lineup)
That Guy - Road Manager / Sound
Demo - Drum / Bass Tech / Security
Dick - Guitar Tech
Sarah"ski" - Merchandise / Team Mom
"Aunt" Lisa Askew - Videographer/Photographer
Sway - Official Archivist / Media Production
Kristian Hartter - Photographer
Several other players who are considered lifetime members and appear at random
For Booking Info Please Contact:
Raindance Promotions c/o
The Muse in Fruita
126 South Park Sq.
Fruita, Co.
81521
970.858.7675
raindanceconcerts@yahoo.com
www.myspace.com/raindanceconcerts
www.myspace.com/themuseinfruita
View The Williams Brothers Band's EPK
Mom, The Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, Allman Brothers, Otis Redding, Bob Marley, Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan, John Lee Hooker, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, James Brown, Taj Mahal, Chuck Berry, Muddy Waters, The Band, The Meters, Howlin' Wolf, The Rolling Stones, Frank Zappa, Robert Hunter, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughn, The Who, Shel Silverstein, Van Morrison, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, Beastie Boys, Pink Floyd, AC/DC, Violent Femmes, John Mayall, Madonna, Toots & The Maytals, Gram Parsons, WAR, Michael Jackson, Peter Green, Albert King, BB King, Freddie King, Buddy Guy, Keith Green, Larry Norman, Prince, Buddy Holly, Glen Kaiser, Willie Dixon, Elvis Presley, Schiegal Schwall Blues Band, Paul Butterfield Blues Band, Mike Bloomfield, Steve Crooper, Alvin Lee, Parliament / Funkadelic, Curtis Mayfield, Miles Davis, Sly & The Family Stone, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Lightnin' Hopkins, Fela Kuti, Ali Farke Toure, Bo Diddley, R. Crumb, The Doors, Santana, Black Sabbath, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat, Creedence Cleawater Revival, Hank Williams Sr., Bill Monroe, Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, David Grisman, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Joe Craven, Doc Watson, David Allan Coe, John Barlow, John Hammond Sr. & Jr., John Prine, Bela Fleck, Big Brother & The Holding Company, Marshall Tucker Band, Canned Heat, Bad Company, The Blues Brothers, Steve Cropper, Jimmy Cliff, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Jethro Tull, Peter Gabriel, Marvin Gaye, Paul Simon, Peter Gabriel, Jimmy Buffett, Jeff Beck, Tower of Power, The Stray Cats, The String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, The Clash, Gill Scott Heron, Run DMC, KRS One, Snoop Dog, Notorious B.I.G, Ice-T, Stevie Wonder, Van Halen, The Ramones, Depeche Mode, The B-52's, Tom Waits, John Prine, David Byrne, Kurt Cobain, Primus, Neil Diamond, G.E. Smith, W.C. Handy, Leadbelly, Alan Lomax, The Holy Spirit, Dr. Timothy Leary, Cheech & Chong, Hunter S. Thompson, Richard Pryor, George Carlin, Miracle Tickets, Guinness, Anchor Porter, Sammy Smiths, Kids, Heads, The Sadistics M.C. (Oakland Ca.), The Hells Angels M.C., Kristian Jones, Hippies, Freaks, The Merry Pranksters, Treehuggers, Dreadlocks, Spinners, Custies, The Bible, Patchies, Shakedown Street and/or Lot (anytown USA), Fritz the Cat, Mr Natural, The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers, Dancing Bears, Bill Graham, Chet Helms, Veggie Burritos, Grilled Cheese, Free Bammer, and many many more people, things, and places that are found by us to be unique, phamily friendly, and kynd.
Current Favs:
Spending as much time with family as possible while listening, seeing, dancing, jamming with and in all other ways basking in the musical stylings of all of the aforementioned as well as;
Thamusemeant, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Keller Williams, North Mississippi Allstars, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Particle, Moe, Gov't Mule, The Black Keys, The Black Crowes, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, The Drew Emmitt Band, The String Cheese Incident, The Funky Meters, White Stripes, Galactic, Steve Kimock, Sound Tribe Sector 9, Big Wu, Shooter Jennings, Hank Williams 3, Blues Traveler, New Monsoon, Umphrey's Mcgee, Matisyahu, Ozomatli, Wyclef Jean, Outkast, Black Eyed Peas, Jeremy Baum, Chris Joss, Moses Guest, Family Groove Company, Chronophonic, Craig Griffin, Donny Morales, White Water Ramble, SoulFeel, Rob Mitchell, The Pineapple Crackers, Lion Vibes, The Wild Blooms, The Puddle Mountain Ramblers, Stonefed, Mucho Buddha, Purple Buddha, Bongo Love, Manu Chao, Brotherhood of Groove, Simplicity, Transcendental Hayride, Bruce Hayes, Mama's Cookin', Cerulean City, Lotus, Last Conservative, Bumba's Creation, Global Funk, Karl Denson, Carlos Washington, Derek Trucks, Todd Snider, Xavier Rudd, Clarence Bucaro, Perpetual Groove, Madlib, The Boston Horns, Stereophonics, Gnarles Barkley, The Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, , John Mayer, Kaki King, Amos Lee, Joss Stone, Allison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Norah Jones, Dixie Chicks, Carrie Underwood, The Bad Livers, KT Tunstall, Lilly Allen & pretty much anyone on the Homegrown Music Network, as well as all of our brothas and sistas tearing it up out on the road currently.
Gone To Soon:
MAZZY STAR, SUBLIME, OLD AND IN THE WAY, CHRONOPHONIC, MITCH HEDBURG, NIRVANA and of course life will never be the same nor would be as it is withoutTHE GRATEFUL DEAD (forever) thats why we play, to keep the jam alive.
Be Good,
Papa Bear
Inspiration:
Jesus Christ, The person or persons that are dancing right now as we play, Mom, Samantha, Jeena, Chloe, Kiya, Ryder, Jacob, Taylor, Grandpa Merle, Grandma Judy, Dad, Grandma Williams, Aunt Lisa, Uncle James, Grandpa Mike, each and every niece, nephew & cousin. ALL THE FANS, especially those who DANCE. All the great musicians, cool clubs, promoters, staffs, & crews that we have worked with and continue to work with. Ain't Life Grand!!
Don't follow the massive, find your own path, and contribute to your full ability. Cherish your family, friends, and all children, stay true to your beliefs and don't fall into the way of our disposable society, don't compromise for instant gratification that which sacrifices your future.
In a weary world truth, loyalty, family, friends & youth are our most precious resources, find them, protect them, and cherish them.......................... for these things are what life is truly about. Take care of one another & Be Good!
Sounds Like
Grateful Dead meets Jimi Hendrix, George Clinton, Willie Nelson, Taj Mahal, Albert King & The Rolling Stones (The Early Stones)
Was super bumbed not be able to make it to the local shows here in the valley! :( But there is still this weekend! Not all hope is lost! Keep it real! Keep on rockin!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio.. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! and I've got new videos too!! Ruby Jane
Big Hello To The Williams Brothers Band. You guys are great. Thanks for being friends. Greetings from Last Waterhole, Dirt Farm, Austria. Stay well and take care, KN.
Hope all is well Great page here:) Sometimes we need just a little Sunshine in our lives. That is why I am wishing, on each and every calendar day, for smiles and sunshine to come your way! Thanks for the add Peace and love J.
