The skies opened and cried rain to celebrate the performance of Andrew Williams at the Music in the Mountains Theater in Horseshoe Bend with Highway
289 Band There was gospel, country, blues, rock and roll, contemporary, oldies and magic.
There were many special performers including Phillip Sweet's mom from
Little Big Town (We know now where Phillip got his voice!)
Melodie Clemmons told the story of first meeting Andrew. When asked what key he played, Melodie said Andrew didn't know. When they heard him for the first time she said we didn't care...we would keep up. He shocked and rocked Horseshoe Bend with AC/DC on his first appearance.
This night Andrew played the entire night with the band. MS Sweet said she was talking to her friends in Nashville. Melodie said, Guys, remember he started right here in Horseshoe Bend.
Last year he
performed with the Grays and others.
Andrew played a Stevie Ray Vaughn tune toward the end. When he tossed his hat on the floor and played a screaming blues run behind his back the crowd went wild. Andrew did not hear a thing. He was feeling the music.
Many people came to compliment him and were surprised he has no formal training in music. I overheard one man say, "Son, you have a gift. Don't waste it. Get some formal training and go places"
Good job, Andrew!!!!
Music here: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B3bJXJQMkrT0Wk1HcVNTZ25iSTQ/edit?usp=sharing
