ION INDIE MAGAZINE November 2014, Volume 6 | Page 29

Their hit single, "Circles" was nominated for a 2008 “Golden Kayak Award” by The International Academy
of Independent Artists for “Best Rock Song”. A newer version of their song “Circles”—which incorporates
Reggae and Rap--was recorded with the “Big Band” in February 2014 for their new CD “The Williams
Brothers Band Live at the Mesa Theatre”. This record breathes life into the original songs that have shot
them to the top of the “most wanted” list for concerts and outdoor festivals between Los Angeles and Denver.
“Circles” and a few other songs from the 2014 live CD are available for you to download FREE from the
band’s ReverbNation page. I have watched their children grow up, and had the honor of hosting James and
Phil for a live unplugged session where I work, at a radio station. If you like feel good, get down, straightforward, guitar-laden Rock, Funk and Blues, you will enjoy The Williams Brothers Band. Phil has a lot of
strength and speed when ripping through chords, and James is the voice, guitar and band leader. There are
many things and people that have inspired these brother’s, they are connected by more than blood and the
love of music.
Their newest album "Live at the Mesa Theater" is all original & cross-genre, offering something for every
musical palate…but exactly when did these two decide to start performing together? Let’s find out a little
more about The Williams Brothers.
YD: At what age was your first public performance?
James: My first show was 9-22-90...It was an overnight camping "birthday party" for my friend and I who
had the same birthday on that date, September 22nd. Hence, the name of our group "922". It was us and
900 of our "closest" friends doing what teenagers do without adult supervision. At the time, we were very
deeply involved in THE GRATEFUL DEAD, so this party was kind of a precursor to the jam band festival type