Williams says, “I’ve toured mostly solo
for nearly 28 years, and am so pleased to have the opportunity to collaborate
with Andy [Seward] and Keith [Angel]. They not only understand American roots
music, but bring a wealth of experience in English folk and savvy Brit rock that
takes my music to new places. Believe it or not, Lightning Express is my first
band!".
Williams, ranked in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists, is one of the
most versatile and entertaining performers on the roots music scene today. From
Statesboro Georgia USA, he is a proverbial triple threat: a fiery guitarist, a
smooth-as-silk vocalist, and stunning songwriter. Martin Simpson says, “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."
Andy
Seward has played bass for just about everyone imaginable and has
produced some of the biggest artist in the UK folk scene. His credits read like
a virtual who’s who and include Kate Rusby, Martin Simpson, Kris Drever, Jon
Tams, Heidi Talbot, Eddi Reader, John McCusker, The Finks, and the BBC Radio
Ballads. Keith Angel is a drummer/percussionist extraordinaire and owner of
Wavelength Studio in Doncaster. His list of credits includes The Finks, Martin
Simpson, Fay Heild, John McCusker, Kate Rusby, Jon Tams.
“Absoultely beyond
criticism!” -
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