Jack Williams, Friday, 12/02/2011!

The music of Jack Williams, rooted in his native South Carolina, is shaped by a 51-year career of playing folk, rock, jazz, R&B, classical and the popular music of the 30s, 40s and 50s. He is counted among the most dynamic performers on today’s “folk” circuit – “…one of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I’ve ever encountered”, said Dave Humphreys of Two-Way Street Coffeehouse in Downer’s Grove, IL.

Jack Williams

Jack is considered a “musician’s musician,” an uncommonly unique guitarist, a writer of vivid songs with a strong sense of place, and a storyteller in an old Southern tradition who further illustrates each tale with his guitar. Rich Warren of WFMT Chicago’s The Midnight Special said, “His artistry is nothing short of amazing”. Vic Heyman, in SING OUT!, wrote, “He is one of the strongest guitar players in contemporary folk.”

Avoiding the compromises of the commercial music industry during his 50+-year professional career, Jack prefers touring under the radar, playing concerts, large and small, week in and week out, from the sheer love of music and performing. Playing for more than 50 house concerts each year, Jack enjoys the intimacy of that venue most of all, with a more personal connection to his listeners.

Jack is a sought-after artist on all contemporary acoustic music stages, from coffeehouses to music halls and city arts stages. In addition to his solo career, as a guitarist he has accompanied such luminaries as Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow, Mickey Newbury and Harry Nilsson. From acclaimed appearances at the Newport, Boston, Philadelphia, Kerrville, New Bedford SummerFest Folk Festivals, his musicianship, songs, stories and commanding presence have established him as an uncommonly inspiring and influential performer.

Friday Night: Potluck at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM.  Hosts provide a main dish, and guests can bring a dish to share for a potluck. Hosts provide sparkling water, coffee, and iced tea. You can bring wine or beer if you like. Bring a corkscrew if you need one!

Shows are by invitation only. RSVP to get directions. Call us at 512-850-4362. We take donations, of which 100% goes to the artist. Perfume- and tobacco-free venue due to hosts’ allergies. Thank you for your consideration! Contact us: heartoftexashouseconcerts@gmail.com.

Read more about Jack at his web site: http://www.jackwilliamsmusic.com