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
Saturday, July 30th - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Saturday, August 27th - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company - 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Friday, September 16th - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Saturday, October 15th - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Sunday, October 16th - Lon and Lis Williamson appearing with Doug Spears and Ron & Bari Litschauer at the Sunday Sampler in Dunnellon, Fla. Times TBA
Thursday, October 20th - Private Engagement
Sunday, October 23rd - Gabe Valla and Lis Williamson - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 11:00am - 2:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Saturday, November 5th - Private Engagement - The Driftwoods
Saturday, November 5th - Private Engagement - Gabe Valla and Lis Williamson
Saturday, November 12th - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Friday, November 18th - The Starlight Trio - House Concert Times TBA ... please write to us at gatorbone@gmail.com for more information.
Sunday, November 27th - Gabe Valla and Lis Williamson - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 11:00am - 2:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Sunday, December 4th - Gabe Valla and Lis Williamson - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 11:00am - 2:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
Friday, December 23rd - The Driftwoods - St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Company 5:00 - 9:00 pm. 160 Nix Boatyard Road, St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 829-6113
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
"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
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"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)