After more than two decades of musical experience and 70 months of non-stop touring, Atlanta-born Lefty Williams will return to the Destin area at The Shed B.B.Q. Friday July 15th 7pm. for a free show.
His new record “Snake Oil” was produced and engineered by John Keane (REM, Widespread Panic), who also produced Williams’ first album.
Lefty Williams was born without a right hand, but that didn’t stop him from playing guitar as early as age four. By age six, Williams had fashioned his own prosthetic pick to further improve his musical talent. A self-taught musician who was playing in bands as early as 11-years-old, Williams later went on to graduate with honors from the Atlanta Institute of Music. After teaching at AIM and gravitating from several diverse bands, Lefty decided to form his own band.
Jason 'Lefty' Williams sounds like he could be the next link in the chain of legendary Georgia guitarists after Duane Allman and Robert Cray.
The music of the Lefty Williams Band is a unique mixture of Southern rock, funk, and blues, influenced by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Albert King, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Miles Davis, Warren Haynes, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Allman Brothers, and early Led Zeppelin. Lefty Williams brings to the band a broad musical background ranging from heavy metal to grunge bands, which eventually grew into the bluesy, jazz-influenced style he plays today.
Touring the Southeast Lefty Williams and his band are making waves and new fans everywhere they perform. For additional info, music, and photos, visit www.lefty-music.com
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