This edition of my Blog is on a Nashville-based guitarist, songwriter, and singer, Meg Williams, I think I first became aware of Meg through a very good friend of mine Lauren Anderson who is also a Nashville base singer and songwriter. I have Meg’s latest CD from 2019 “Take me as I am”. Meg has a very soft and sultry voice but can also belted out the words when needed. Her style is kind of Bluesy/Rock, Meg’s guitar playing is right up there with some of the greats. Like Stevie Ray Vaughn, Buddy Guy and BB King. Meg is a real powerhouse on stage, always giving an electrifying performance. When you go to a Meg Williams show you will definitely be having a great time. Cause she has so much energy that you can’t help to have a good time.
Meg has a great knack for songwriting, She writes songs that people can relate to as far as love gone wrong and other related issues of the heart. Meg was additionally selected as the house band director for the International Women in Blues Showcase during the IBC's for both the 2019 & 2020 showcases. Meg recorded her full-length album, ‘Take Me As I Am: The Muscle Shoals Sessions,’ at the legendary FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, with Nola Blue Records. Meg’s album has since been played on Sirius XM’s Bluesville and radio stations world-wide – 'Take Me As I Am' has reached #27 on Top 50 Blues Album Charts & #9 on Top 50 Blues Rock Album Charts (Roots Music Report). Meg's song 'Little Bit of the Devil' reached #2 Top 50 Blues Rock songs & #9 Top Blues Song (Roots Music Report). Earning high respect and feedback internationally, ‘Take Me As I Am’ won a Bronze Medal for the 2019 Global Music Awards. Meg is working a new album for 2021, follow her on all the social medias to get updates on this new Album. Meg has performed at notable venues nationwide, including 3rd and Lindsley (Nashville, TN), Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar (Nashville, TN), City Winery (Nashville, TN), The Stanhope House (Stanhope, NJ), Rockwood Music Hall – Stage 2 (NYC), BB’s Jazz, Blues and Soups (St. Louis, MO), Knuckleheads Gospel Lounge (Kansas City, MO), Sam’s Burger Joint (San Antonio, TX), Lafayette’s (Memphis), BB King’s Memphis (Memphis, TN), and many more. I would highly recommend that every music lover check out Meg Williams. You will not be disappointed; she definitely has a lot of talent and knows how to use it. You check out her website. https://www.megwilliamsmusic.com/home Here are some questions that I was able to ask Meg Williams. 1.How long have you been playing music? I’ve been playing guitar for 20 years! 2.How many bands have you been in? I’ve been playing in different versions of my own band (Meg Williams ‘Band’) for about 10 years! First in Rochester & Hornell NY, and now in Nashville. I’ve also played guitar for many different shows for artists & groups in both Rochester & Nashville! 3.Where were you born? Hornell, NY – a small town in Western NY about an hour south of Rochester. 4.Are you self-taught? No, I took lessons for many years in both piano & guitar, and then guitar throughout college. I have a Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy. 5.Who are your biggest influences? So many!! Tedeschi Trucks Band, Allman Brothers Band, John Mayer, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Freddie King, Bonnie Raitt. Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of Blackberry Smoke and Gary Clark Jr. 6.What style of music do you consider yours? I love so many different styles & genres – lately I’ve been writing in more of a roots rock feel (with blues, classic rock inspiration). 7.What was your first gig? How old were you? I think it was at about 13 or 14 years old? I was sitting in for a few songs with my science teacher’s band at a Halloween Faculty Party. 8.What advice do you have for someone starting out in the music business? Be nice & supportive! Show up! Do what you love and stick to it. 9.Do you write your own songs? Yes! I do some co-writing with a few different songwriters as well. 10.What would people be surprised to hear that you have in your personal song collection? Sometimes I just love to listen to hard rock / prog rock – everything from AC/DC to Metallica, to Liquid Tension Experiment and Dream Theater.
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AuthorHello, My name is Michael. I am into music, have been for over 48yrs. Big fan of all kinds of music, right now it has been the Blues for the last 10yrs. I do not play any instruments, But I very interested in the recording aspect of the industry. Have messed around with it a little and always learning new things about it. I have met many wonderful people because of Music.. Hope you enjoy my Blogs... In the last two years I have been producing House Concerts. I also in the past 2 years got to produce and engineer an album for a very good friend of mine from Sweden "Magpie". Archives
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