If you took all the guitar strings Elisabeth Williamson has been through over the years, and set them end to end, they would reach from St. Augustine to San Francisco.
She's thirty-five years "Deep" into a professional career. Over three thousand gigs. A repertoire the size of a small town phone book. Hundreds of music festivals. A player and lead singer in bluegrass bands, country bands, folk trios, madrigals and jazz ensembles. Plugging in at honkytonks, wine bars, churches and barns, gourmet restaurants and rodeos around the country. Singing at funerals and weddings and christenings, anniversaries, fund-raisers and hayrides.
But never a record. Never a "Folks, here's one I wrote myself."
Until now. And she delivers "Deep"
Perhaps there has never been a debut record of originals by any artist who has wood-shedded so long, who has spent this much time honing their craft, selecting their thoughts and words, tuning and crafting and raising the bar.
~ Grant Peeples
"There's no doubt about it, Florida Americana music artist Elisabeth Williamson is enchanting.... lovely, earthy and flawless." ....Janet Goodman, Music News Nashville (Read full review)
"Elisabeth Williamson never loses sight of what matters most"... Darius Rips more
(Read full review).
"Williamson uses whatever melody breathes life into her insightful lyrics, sometimes classic, sometimes unabashedly folky, almost Appalachian, adding up to a style all her own." ... Donna Mavity, NoDepression.com (Read full review)
"Deep is simply a wonderful musical experience...an excellent first recording from one of Florida's premiere folk singers..." Ron Johnson, Fla-Times Union (Read full review)
"Songs from the deepest springs of the human heart. Beautifully sung, beautifully recorded and produced."...Bob Patterson, Artistic Director, Gamble Rogers Folk Festival (Read full review)
"Deep" is a stellar recording"... Randy Judy, co-producer of Suwannee Springfest and MagnoliaFest (Read full review)
"Deep" is a lovely album of hand made music that comes from the heart"... Holly Tashian (Read full review)
If you put this CD in your player you might never take it out! "...James Hawkins, Friends of Florida Folk (Read full review)
5.11.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
5.12.12 - Posh at Sopchoppy - Double header with Frank Lindamood!! Corner of Rose & Winthrop in beautiful downtown Sopchoppy. 850-962-1010
5.18.12 - Shake Rag - Grant Peeples CD Release Party for "Prior Convictions" www.grantpeeples.com
Mr. Peeples, along with his producer, Gurf Morlix, have made quite a record. Hope you all can make this special show. Lon and I will be joining Grant and Erik Alvar, along with Tim Higgins, in beautiful downtown Melrose. Show starts at 7:30 pm. www.shakeragarts.org, www.gatorbonerecords.com
5.19.12 - European Street Listening Room - Grant Peeples CD Release Party for "Prior Convictions" www.grantpeeples.com
Continuing the party! Hope you all can this special show. Lon and I will be joining Grant and Erik Alvar, along with Tim Higgins, in a Ray Lewis presentation at 5500 Beach Boulevard, Jax, Fla. The show starts at 8:00 pm. www.gatorbonerecords.com
5.27.12 - Florida Folk Festival - I'm honored to be sitting in with Amy Carol Webb and The Aaron O'Rourke Trio!
5.31.12 - Concerts In The Plaza, Downtown St. Augustine - The Driftwoods (Eric Searcy, Gabe Valla,
Lon and Elisabeth Williamson) www.thedriftwoods.net
The Plaza Concert series is one of the best things going in St. Augustine during the late spring and all throught the summer. We're kicking off the series this year and hope you all can join us downtown in the plaza. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy St. Augustine's musical community gathering. www.plazaconcerts.com for the full schedule.
6.1.12 - The Reef - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson with special guest,
Rick Kuncicky, 6:30 - 10:00 pm. 4100 Coastal Highway
6.3.12 - Creekside Dinery - The Driftwoods (Eric Searcy, Gabe Valla,
Lon and Elisabeth Williamson) 6:00 - 9:00 pm. www.thedriftwoods.net
6.16.12 - Riverside Arts Market - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson
www.riversideartsmarket.org Jacksonville
6.28.12 - Creekside Dinery - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
7.14.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
7.15.12 - Creekside Dinery - The Driftwoods (Eric Searcy, Gabe Valla,
Lon and Elisabeth Williamson) 6:00 - 9:00 pm. www.thedriftwoods.net
7.27.12 - Creekside Dinery - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
8.3.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
8.25.12 - Farm Concert, Berthoud, CO Details forthcoming....!
9.7.12 - Broward County Folk Club First Friday - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson Yep, we're pretty excited about this gig. By invitaton from Arlene Bourmel, we'll be appearing at this First Friday gathering. Details forthcoming!
9.8.12 - Special concert with Amy Carol Webb - Lon and Elisabeth Williamson Okay, we're pretty excited about THIS gig as well. Lon and I will be appearing with the inimitable Amy Carol Webb in concert in the Miami area. Details forthcoming!
9.14.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
10.6.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
11.10.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - with special guests, Bill McGuire, Dick Kraft and Frank Graham, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
12.12.12 - The Mockingbird Cafe - A Gatorbone Band debut at The Mockingbird Cafe...!!! 7:00 - 10:00 pm. Tickets: $15.00, 1225 North Monroe St. Tallahassee, Fla. One of our favorite gigs in our beloved hometown. Call (850) 222-4956 for reservations.
