KC Williams

Artist Information

Biography

Management / US Bookings:
KEW Productions, Inc.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA
Phone: 1-888-633-6650
Email: kew@kcwilliams.com

International Promotions:
RhonBob Promotions
Kodak, Tennessee, USA
Email: RhonnieS@aol.com
http://www.rhonbob.com

International Bookings:
Int.Artist Agency
Zürich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 44 461 00 66
Email: matter@showandmusic.ch
http://www.showandmusic.com

KC Williams
“The Artist You can Touch”

KEW Records, Milwaukee, WI USA (262) 251-4049, kew@kcwilliams.com
www.kcwilliams.com

“Let’s get beyond the color and unite the Country,” states International Country entertainer and recording artist/songwriter, KC Williams. Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, KC is the eleventh child in a family of fourteen. "A songwriters' contest on a local Country radio station really hooked me," says KC. Since then, he has been committed to Country Music.

KC’s commitment is not only to Country Music. He shares his talent across many facets of the music and entertainment business. He is Vice President of Capita Productions, a non-profit community theatre group in his home town of Milwaukee. KC produced Capita's 2011 presentation of "We are the Drum" and assisted with the 2010 production of Capita’s critically acclaimed production of “We are the Drum/Tribute to Michael Jackson”. A strong proponent of keeping the arts curriculum alive in public schools, he devotes much of his time to teaching music to elementary, middle and high school students at MPS (Milwaukee Public Schools). Directing and singing with the MPS Alumni Choir is also among his many commitments. The MPS choir is a multi cutltural group whose membership includes some of the community’s homeless as well as local MPS alumni. The choir performs regulary at local events. They have also performed in Europe touring in Italy recently. They will add will performanes in New York and Washington during 201l.

KC won the 2004 Texas River Award for Male Vocalist of the year, the Minority Country Music Entertainer of the Year Showcase Award in Nashville, and was named winner of the 2002 Wisconsin Grammy award. But, with a background in Gospel music, KC’s captivating voice shines in all genres of music. His recent performances singing the National Anthem at Lambeau Field for the Green Bay Packers, for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park, for Men’s and Women’s basketball at Marquette University and at the Bradley Center for the Milwaukee Bucks received rave reviews.

KC’s writing style is showcased on his “City Boy” album and on the songs he wrote on his critically acclaimed album “Without a Doubt”. Both albums were recorded in Nashville. Robby Turner was also a producer on “Without a Doubt”. His latest album “The Best of KC Williams” was released in October, 2008. It includes old favorites as well as new songs which will be released in advance of the forthcoming album, “When a Heart Stops Crying”.

KC’s high-energy performances have left every venue he has played, including his award winning concerts at the U.S. Army bases in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Hanau and Darmstadt, Germany singing his praises. His rocking, two-hour, non-stop show always leaves the crowd chanting for more. He has played several major Country festivals in the US including The Harley-Davidson 95th, 100th and 105th Celebrations, Country Thunder, Country USA, Wisconsin State Fair, Soo Locks Festival, The Taste of Chicago, and Summerfest, the largest music festival in the world.

KC’s tours of Europe included entertaining at the U.S. Army Bases in Hanau and Darmstadt Germany and concerts in Innsbruck, Austria, Berlin, Danndorf, Munich, Nordheim, Sinzheim and Frankfurt, Germany. He performed in Zurich, Switzerland in 2005, 2006 and again in 2009. His European tours have included several cities in Germany, Switzerland, France and Belgium. KC returned to Europe with his International Tour band for the 25th anniversary of “Piknik Country Festival” in Mragowo, Poland to headline on July 28th 2006. Polish Country Fans warmly embraced KC and his music. KC has been asked to return for their 30th anniversary in 2011.

With a style all "His Own" on-stage, this Country artist can only be described as energetic and exciting, compelling the audience to become a part of the show. It's no wonder his popularity continues to grow like a wild fire burning out of control. KC Williams' Country music career is shining like the North Star on a warm summer ight. KC’s kind of cool is contagious. It’s spreading throughout the world! That is why KC is known as…
“The Artist You Can Touch”

Photo credits: Geri Laehn
www.gerilaehn.com

Instrumentation

KC Williams - Lead Vocals / Acoustic Guitar
Chris Maldener - Band Leader / Drums
Billy "B" Hutchison - Bass Guitar
Franz Pink - Fiddle / Mandolin / Guitar
Judson Brown - Lead Guitar / Vocals
Ursula Thurman - Acoustic guitar / Vocals
Rob Pfeifer - Keyboards / Vocals
Winfried Wohlbold - Steel Guitar / Vocals
Albin Herring - Stage Manager / Bass Guitar

Discography

The Glory Has Returned (Single) 1996
House Husbands (EP) 1997
City Boy (LP) 1999
So Far (EP) 2001
Without a Doubt (LP) 2003
We're All Children of the Sea (Single) 2005
Ol' Santa Claus dun Got
a Taste of Lambeau (Single) 2005
Yes We Can Change the Future (Single) 2008
The Best of KC Williams (LP) 2008
Cupid Must Have Hit a Bullseye (Single) 2008
To The Children From Down Under (DVD) 2010
The Fool Wants to Marry My Daughter (Single) 2010

Albums and tracks from KC's albums are available for listening or for purchase on www.kcwilliams.com, on CDbaby.com/all/KCwilliams, itunes, emusic, rhapsody, napster and countless other music sites on the internet.

KC Williams' songs consistently enjoy airplay on radio stations around the world.

Official Website

http://www.kcwilliams.com

Links

• MySpace
• Facebook
• KC on AirPlay Direct
• KC Williams Website
• KC on YouTube
• Purchase KC's music on CdBaby

Audio

• The Fool Wants to Marry my Daughter
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• To the Children from Down Under
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• When a Heart Stops Crying
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• "I'm Still King of the Castle"
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• Charley's Boots
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• Without a Doubt
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• Open Your Eyes
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• You Shot Me Through the Grease
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• Cupid Must Have Hit a Bullseye
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• Honky Tonk Hilton (sample)
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• Hangin' With the Big Dawgs
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• 1-800 I'm a Fool (sample)
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• The Leaving Shelf
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• I May be a Yankee
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• Take the Long Way Home
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• Harley Workin' Son of a Gun
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• Sophisticated Country Girl
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Lyrics

• Charley's Boots
• Honky Tonk Hilton
• Open Your Eyes
• Cupid Must Have Hit a Bullseye
• When a Heart Stops Crying
• I'm Still King of the Castle
• Without a Doubt
• You Shot Me Through the Grease
• Hangin' With the Big Dawgs
• The Leaving Shelf
• I May Be A Yankee, But I’m Sho' Nuf Country
• Harley Workin' Son of a Gun
• Take the Long Way Home
• Sophisticated Country Girl
• City Boy

Video

Berlin Movie

To The Children From Down Under

Photo Gallery

Press

• Thank You from US Military [+ Show ]
  

  “KC, just a short note to thank you for your generous contribution to the soldiers. Thursday ev...“KC,
  
  just a short note to thank you for your generous contribution to the soldiers. Thursday evening was a memorable event that the soldiers and civilians will never forget. Your performance, stage presence and professionalism will be long remembered and talked about for years.
  
  On a personal note; I want to thank you and your crew for all your effort. It was truly refreshing to work with an artist of your caliber. Too often the entertainment industry gets a black eye stemming from a few pampered artists. This was not the case with you and the professionalism that you brought to this evening.
  
  I have forwarded my favorable comments to the Army Headquarters Entertainment Division and their producer for their consideration in future bookings.”
  
  Daryl Budda of the MWR at the U.S. Army Base in Fort McCoy, Wisconsin
  
  And some comments from the base Commander
  
  “It was a GREAT show.....
  
  I would endorse bringing him back anytime.”
  
  vr, COL STAZ
  
  COL Michael (STAZ) Staszak
  CDR, Fort McCoy
  (608) 388-3001, DSN: 280-3001
  UNCLASS email: michael.staszak@emh2.mccoy.army.mil “
  

• Without a Doubt [+ Show ]
  

  “We received our copy of "Without A Doubt". And we really do love it. On the French Country Radio, "...“We received our copy of "Without A Doubt". And we really do love it. On the French Country Radio, "Music Box" (the only one we have playing country music 24 hours), the title Charley's Boots is played at least twice a day and country line dancers are discovering, slowly but surely, KC Williams. Good move! We'll send you, of course, a copy of "Country Music Attitude" where we gonna write an article -- and a good one ! – about this excellent album.”
  
  Sincerely yours
  Alain Sanders & Sabine Benichou, COUNTRY MUSIC ATTITUDE, PARIS – FRANCE
  

• Smoky's Country Jukebox [+ Show ]
  

  “We received KC's album today and Smoky has added it to his play list right away and will be playing...“We received KC's album today and Smoky has added it to his play list right away and will be playing song's off the album on his radio show (Smoky's Country Jukebox) today, we where so shocked to hear how good KC is and boy has he got some talent. This would be one of the best indie artists that we have heard for a while, we will be adding this album to our web site under CD Reviews. “ “I would like to thank you for sending KC's album, I was so surprised to finely hear such good independent talent come from over there, why isn't KC with a major record label, he is so very good and our listeners love him.” Regards
  Paula Sheldrick, Editor & Promotions Officer, Australian Country Music Listeners Association
  

• Review by Robert K. Oermann [+ Show ]
  

  K.C. WILLIAMS - Where You Are Now Writer: Rory Bourke/ Ronny Scaife; Producer: Bobby Turner; Publis...K.C. WILLIAMS - Where You Are Now
  Writer: Rory Bourke/ Ronny Scaife; Producer: Bobby Turner; Publisher: Universal-PolyGram/ Universal Songs of PolyGram, ASCAP/ BMI; KEW (track) (888-633-6650)
  —K.C. Williams is a Milwaukee guy who was showcased on John Keaton’s recently televised third annual black country showcase in Manhattan. K.C.’s current Without a Doubt CD showcases a light, wavering-pitch tenor who’s somewhat in the mode of Kenny and Tim. And it turns out that Tim isn’t the only one who has The Dancehall Doctors backing him on disc these days. Four of the tracks on K.C.’s collection feature that same group.”
  Robert K. Oermann, Music Row, March 14, 2003
  

• Quote by Albi Matter [+ Show ]
  

  "Listen: I got a very good artist (the artist you can toch!) from Milwaukee near Chicago and he pla..."Listen: I got a very good artist (the artist you can toch!) from Milwaukee near Chicago
  and he plays a real good country sound! Excellent band and very close to the people.
  Very good for dancing - I booked him for 5. & 6.of march at the Albisgütli - the 3th. time!!!!"
  
  "Nobody puts on a show like KC Williams"
  
  Albi Matter
  International Artist Agency
  http://www.showandmusic.ch
  

Setlist

KC will give you a high energy non-stop, rocking two-hour Country concert or a show of 2-3 sets, each 45 min to one hour long. A typical set list will include original songs from KC's albums and selected cover tunes to compliment the venue.

Here is a list of original songs that may be included in your show.

1-800 I'm a Fool
Basic Love
Honky Tonk Hilton
Without a Doubt
Beauty's in the Eye of the Beerholder
Hangin' With the Big Dawgs
Charley's Boots
When a Heart Stops Crying
I'm Still King of the Castle
I May Be a Yankee (but I'm sure 'nuf Country)
Turn for the Worse
Take the Long Way Home
Without You (I'm Just an Ordinary Man)
Harley Workin' Son of a Gun
A long Hard Look at Forever
The Leaving Shelf
Sophisticated Country Girl
Where You are Now
City Boy
Honky Tonk Flu
So Far
The Fool Wants to Marry My Daughter
Cupid Must Have Hit a Bullseye

Here is a partial list of popular cover tunes. We have a very talented group of musicians and your show can be tailored to meet the needs of your venue.

Watermelon Crawl
Boot Scootin Boogie
I Like it, I Love it
Bad, Bad LeRoy Brown
Big City
Neon Moon
Billy B Bad
Back When
Long Train Running
Orange Blossum Special
Walk This Way
All Night Long
Back in Black
Takin' Care of Business
Kiss an Angel Good Morning
Little Wing
Devil Went Down to Georgia
I Love this Bar
Train Kept a Rolllin
Real Good Man
Mirror, Mirror
I'm From the Country
Old Time Rock and Roll
Little sister
Friends in Low Places
Old Enough to Know Better
One More Last Chance
I'm Gonna Miss her (the Fishin song)
Wooden Heart
Funky Music
Best Friend's Girl
Twist & Shout
Tainted Love
Roadhouse Blues
Should I Stay
Freebird
Young Americans
Rebel Rebel
Purple Rain
Hot in Here
You Really Got Me
Mustang Sally
What I Like About U
Let it Be
Love the One You're With
Crocodile Rock
Midnite Hour
Benny and the Jets
Rocket Man
Piano Man


For Clubs, KC and band members have developed a new show designed specifically to appeal to the more intimate atmosphere of a smaller group.

The show "KC Williams sings the Song Tracks of Your life" includes blues, jazz, classic rock, original, modern and traditional country tunes along with comedy woven in between.

KC is also available for solo appearances. He is up close and personal as he move through the the audience interacting with them one on one. They become enthralled by his magnetism.

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