New Everything is the highly anticipated new release from singer-songwriter guitarist Brooks Williams. The songs on the recording have been audience favourites long before the release of this album. On New Everything Brooks’ voice and guitar take center stage. And with the help of a few friends – chiefly Martin Simpson, Boo Hewerdine, John Wheeler, Neil McSweeney, Steve Lockwood, Kevin McGuire, Keith Angel and Andy Seward – the resulting sound is upbeat, jubilant and soulful. Included on the 13-track CD are Williams’ Carry On, One Step, Prosperity and Time 4 Love (to name but four), alongside the classic King Of California, Mercury Blues and Deep River Blues. New Everything walks the line between blues and Americana. Imagine Doc Watson, Willie Nelson, Lonnie Johnson and Blind Boy Fuller sitting in a bar having a jam – and you’re just about there!
“I’ve known Brooks for many years. He’s a lovely player, a lovely singer, and a great writer and a lovely man. The real thing. (Martin Simpson)
Red-clay soul and wind-blown twang - the deepest and most intense interpretations of everything from early blues songs to his recent original compositions - Baby O! is Williams' 17th CD (his first recorded in the UK) and features "Walk You Off My Mind," "Frank Delandry," and "Grinnin' In Your Face". Williams’ voice floats over foot-stomping grooves and fleet-fingered riffs (played on both acoustic and resonator slide guitars), supported by bass, pedal steel and dobro, and harmonica. Released Spring 2010. Download Baby O!
Brooks’ Guitars showcases what a guitar sounds like in the hands of a master! The performances virtually jump out of the speakers. You may have heard some of these tunes before but you’ve not heard them played like this! The listener gets a glimpse into the scope of Williams’ playing. His sound is singular yet encompasses a broad range of styles including bluesy picking (“Belfast Blues”), open tunings (“South Hill”), jazzy melodies (“Chelsea Boots”), traditional classics (“Love Me Tender”) and even some sultry slide guitar (“Goodbye Walker Percy”). With a few new songs added to the set list (“Joanna” and “Morning Captain”), this is a vibrant collection of guitar music. Download Brooks' Guitars CD
Statesboro Georgia blues guitar maestro Brooks Williams and cult English songwriting legend Boo Hewerdine combine talents again on their second State of the Union CD. Following on from their stunning 2012 debut, Williams and Hewerdine recorded live in the round using vintage ribbon mics, truly capturing the sound of this amazing acoustic duo. Hewerdine and Williams are clearly at the top of their game.
“A beautiful album, full of classy playing and great songs” (Acoustic Magazine). State of The Union is a masterclass in songwriting, showing off the talents of bluesy Americana stalwart Brooks Williams and cult British singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine to full effect. Whether it’s authentic Americana, delicate ballads, reimagining modern pop or a new take on the classic standard ‘Peg And Awl’ the union of Williams and Hewerdine is in a wildly creative state, producing one of the year’s must-have albums. Includes Williams' classic Three Little Words.
Brooks kicked off the Crawley Blues Festival in November 2010 with a rockin' set of blues and originals. This EP-length CD captures all the locomotion of that train a-rollin' with his voice soaring above high-energy riffs and down-home grooves. Evenly divided between resonator guitar and six-string acoustic, this set includes some of his most-requested songs: Statesboro Blues, Weepin' Willow Blues, Walk You Off My Mind, Frank Delandry, Amazing Grace, and the tender classic, Louis Collins. Released June 2011. Download Live Blues EP!
A high-energy up-beat recording of rootsy originals, bluesy classics, and finger-picked instrumentals. This inspiring collection of traditional and original music features Williams' signature acoustic and resonator guitar riffs and resonant vocals supported by a stellar collection of special guests including Dave Mattacks (Richard Thompson, Rosanne Cash) on drums and Richard Gates (Suzanne Vega) on bass. The songs are stunning, the picking sublime, and the singing drips with buttery soul. Released: Winter 2008. Download Time I Spend With You!
Guitar legend Brooks Williams pays homage to his roots on this romp through blues and folk classics. Blues & Ballads is a stripped-down, rockin' recordiing features acoustic guitar, National resonator slide guitar, double bass, and vocals on tracks like "Weepin' Willow Blues," "Trouble In Mind" and "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." A must-have classic. Released: Winter 2006. Download Blues And Ballads!
Awesome acoustic guitarist and singer-songwriter in a live and solo setting. Singing and playing mostly original songs, Live Solo was recorded at a handful of venues between 1998 and 2003. Featuring Williams' guitar tour-de-force "Belfast Blues," the lovely "Dancer's Delight," and the rockin' traditional "Old Blue." Fourteen tracks in all, four instrumentals and ten with vocals. Released Winter 2004. Download Live Solo!
Brooks Williams teaches basic blues guitar vocabulary - the chord forms, the rhythms and the riffs - on this 75 minutes DVD, released by Woodhall Music-Canada. Featuring the basic shuffle groove in multiple keys, basic versions of "Statesboro Blues" and "Sweet Home Chicago," and even a bonus section on fingerpicking the country blues classic "Louis Collins."
Brooks Williams teaches riffs, chords and grooves that move beyond first position cowboy chords and straight ahead strumming into the world of guitar groove. The focus is on moving chords, added bass lines, funky right hand rhythms and bluesy riffs. This 90 minute DVD, released on Woodhall Music-Canada, includes a bonus "licks & tricks" section.