Brooks Williams

Statesboro, Georgia-born. Living in Cambridge, England for nearly 20-years, Brooks Williams has something like 35 recordings to his name and has done thousands of gigs over the course of his 35-year career. From Cropredy to Glastonbury, Philadelphia to Winnipeg, Costa del Folk to Shrewsbury, there's very few stages Brooks Williams hasn't played. He moves effortlessly between country, blues and folk. WUMB-FM Boston names Williams one of their Top 100 All-Time Artists and he's listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. Whether Brooks is Solo or collaborating with acoustic music legends like Hans Theessink, Sloan Wainwright, Guy Davis, Vera van Herringen, Boo Hewerdine or the late great Rab Noakes, to name but a few, his shows are legendary. Highlights in 2026-2027 include Williams' stunning collaboration with the amazing Aaron Catlow. The duo has just released their 4th recording and their concerts delight audiences throughout the country (read more HERE). Equally beautiful is Williams' shows with singer-extraordinaire Sally Barker. It's their first tour in a decade and they've never sounded better! RnR writes, Williams is a "guitarist in possession of rich vocal powers and a talent for lyrical imagery" (Read Full RnR Interview, Road Dog). Fatea writes: "his easy, relaxed manner conceals the greatest level of true expertise.” (READ MORE) "One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music." American Roots UK