Performer / Band Name |
Jason Williams
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals |
Original / Cover Material |
60% Original Material |
Musical Influences |
Eagles, Dr. Hook, Led Zeppelin, Ozzy Osbourne, Great White, Johnny Cash, Hank Williams, Marty Robbins, Johnny Horton |
History of Performer / Band |
Born & raised in Alaska. Father plays multiple instruments by ear, primarily 12-string guitar. Grew up in a classic Alaskan roadhouse with a little bit of everything: bar, restaurant, campground. The precursor to modern truck stops. Spent many evenings entertaining tourists from around the world. |
Press Reviews / Credits |
Host of Saturday music at Grizzly Pizza & Gift Shop in Copper Center, Alaska. Performed at the Barnes & Noble in Anchorage as well as coffeehouses such as the now defunct Sleeping Lady Tea Shoppe and the successful Organic Oasis. Now relocated to Reno I've played at Java Jungle and Walden's Coffeehouse. |
Contact |
jjdragonflys@yahoo.com
775-322-3288 |
Comments |
Moved to Reno area late 2005. Drove 3,000 miles, 700 of which were through a blizzard. Looking forward to playing more around the Reno area.
Has often performed with David Manning. |