Jamie Williams has been performing professionally for over 15 years. As a headline performer at most of Central Ontario's premier vacation resorts, he has entertained audiences of people from all across North America. After his shows the response is always the same - "Wow! How does one guy produce such a big sound?!"

Jamie gives the answer to that familiar question:

“After spending some time on the road with various bands, I decided the lifestyle wasn't what I wanted. As a result my musical career leaned towards performing solo for a period of time, and I started playing coffeehouses and small venues with an acoustic guitar and harmonica. Although I enjoy this "laid-back" type of entertaining, I am a rock 'n' roller at heart. Feeling a little limited with this situation, I started to experiment with recording. I found that if  I recorded myself playing drums, I could use the track as accompaniment in a live performance, producing a much bigger, more upbeat sound.”

This led to the procedure Jamie uses today. In his studio he records all of the backing tracks for the numbers he plays live. A talented multi-instrumentalist, Jamie plays each and every instrument himself on the background tracks he uses in his live show. Even the vocal harmonies are painstakingly worked out and recorded. The result is a sound that is full and vibrant. Close your eyes and you will swear that a 5- or 6-piece band is playing up on stage.

Says Jamie, “This works for me because it allows me to be very versatile and play many different styles of music in my live show”.

“This is a Martin electric guitar. I'm sure there are others in the world, but I've never seen one. I bought it off of an older gentleman who I guess was just tired of looking at it. I asked him (as I always ask the seller) if he was the original owner. He said he was, but I must've had a look of doubt on my face because he left the room only to come back moments later with a photo in his hand. It was obviously taken some time ago, as it was a picture of a dashing young man with greased back hair, and clothes straight out of the 50's, holding a brand new Martin electric guitar. VERY COOL!!

Pricing

“When someone asks me what I charge for an evening, "out of the blue" it's very difficult to answer without the proper information. Obviously, there are a lot of circumstances and variables that have to be considered, such as traveling expenses, accommodation, the size of the venue - just to name a few. I have always made a point of working together with an organizer or employer to come up with a figure that we are both satisfied with. I think I have been successful in this regard, having established numerous long-standing business relationships. If you have any questions regarding pricing and procedures for my personal performances or for studio recording time please don't hesitate to E-mail me at the address posted below.”

Send your e-mail request to: jamie@jamiewilliams.com

or call (705)322-5550