Steve Williams
Acoustic/Covers/Originals Solo
Steve Williams hails from Cardiff and was in his mid-teens when he kickstarted his career playing with bands in the pubs and clubs of the Welsh capital.
After landing in Cairns six years ago, he found himself in demand as a solo performer and as part of the duo, the Love Mongrels. Securing residencies at Johno’s, Boydey’s and the Green Ant Cantina.
Following a spell back in Wales, Steve has wasted no time re-establishing himself on the local music scene. While he plays cover songs, Williams has put the accent on his own compositions in recent years.
“I’ve got a couple of hours worth of original tunes together now.” he says with a palpable sense of satisfaction.
A solid yet understated guitarist, Williams puts the emphasis on vocal performance. As he says, “ I like to ensure the song is sung, and the sentiment carried.”
(Tony Hilier – Cairns Post 17.4.08)
His most recent album “Bones” receiving acclaim he has become a popular favourite on the local music scene.
“BONES”
Steve Williams
Review by Elise Meakin (Cairns Post)
British-born Williams, who became a Cairns local not long ago, is one the Far North should definitely claim as its own. With his smooth vocals and natural talent on the acoustic guitar, Williams’ soothing beats are great for a groove or just to chill out.
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| Set list |
Covers:
SONGBIRD - BERNARD FANNING
WISH YOU WELL - BERNARD FANNING
YELLOW - COLDPLAY
FOUR SEASONS IN ONE DAY - CROWDED HOUSE
WEATHER WITH YOU - CROWDED HOUSE
BE HOME SOON - CROWDED HOUSE
BABYLON - DAVID GRAY
I SHOT THE SHERIFF - ERIC CLAPTON
TIME OF YOUR LIFE - GREENDAY
THROW ARMS AROUND ME - HUNTERS AND COLLECTORS
HEY JOE - JIMI HENDRIX
PURPLE HAZE - JIMI HENDRIX
GRAVITY - JOHN MAYER
HALLELUJAH - COHEN/JEFF BUCKLEY
DESIGN FOR LIFE - MANIC STREET PREACHERS
SHE WILL BE LOVED - MAROON 5
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER - OASIS
WONDERWALL - OASIS
FEELER - PETE MURRAY
MY HAPPINESS - POWDERFINGER
HIGH AND DRY - RADIOHEAD
ANGELS - ROBBIE WILLIAMS
JUMPIN JACK FLASH - ROLLING STONES
SWEET HOME ALABAMA - LYNARD SKYNARD
BORN TO BE WILD - STEPPENWOLF
WOULDN'T BELIEVE YOUR RADIO - STEREOPHONICS
THE JOKER - STEVE MILLER BAND
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE - THE POLICE
ROXANNE - THE POLICE
THE DRUGS DON’T WORK - THE VERVE
20 GOOD REASONS - THIRSTY MERC
ANGEL OF HARLEM - U2
WITH OR WITHOUT YOU - U2
HAVENT FOUND WHAT LOOKING 4 - U2
BLISTER IN THE SUN - VIOLENT FEMMES
PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC - WILD CHERRY
& heaps more....
3 Hours worth of ORIGINAL music also available |
| Influences |
| Everyone from Frank Sinatra to Coldplay. I love great singers and I love great melodies. |
| Gig Highlights |
1991 West Wales Blues festival - closing the festival in front of 9000 people with my band 'Kicking the Image!'
Steve Williams is from Cardiff in Wales and has been showcasing his vocal talents for many years, in bands, duos and as a solo performer, having played regularly in venues across the UK and Europe, including Liverpool’s ‘The Cavern’ and ‘The Marquee’ in London. |
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