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Golden Link presents an evening of acoustic roots music from Brooks Williams

David Townsend | Published on 3/26/2025

P.O. Box 92398

Rochester, NY 14692

www.goldenlink.org

 

 

Media contact (not for publication): Dave Townsend, (585) 467-8690

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 25, 2025

 

Golden Link presents an evening of acoustic roots music from Brooks Williams

 

Rochester, NY – Georgia-born and Cambridge, England-based guitarist singer and songwriter Brooks Williams is a leading light on the acoustic roots music scene, with more than 33 recordings and appearances at countless venues and festivals for more than three decades. From Celtic Connections to Cropredy, Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Kerrville to Winnipeg, there are very few stages Brooks Williams hasn’t played. Brooks Williams brings his music to Rochester for a Golden Link concert on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7:30 pm at Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Road, Rochester NY 14626.

 

Brooks Williams’ guitar skills are evident as he effortlessly slides in and out of folk, blues, and country. It comes as no surprise he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. He wraps that guitar playing around songs with rich narratives about gold prospectors, guitar players, motorcycle riders, golden palominos, and ne’er-do-wells, and sings them with a voice you melt into. His songs are rooted in tradition, wryly observed, and relevant.

 

“One of the most consistently excellent musicians in roots music. On top of all this is his songwriting which stands comparison with virtually any of his peers.” – American Roots UK

 

Online ticket sales end at midnight on April 11.

General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door)

Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door)

Students: $10

Children under 12: $5

 

See below for a calendar listing of this and other upcoming concerts.

 

Phone or email interviews with the performer(s) can be arranged.

 

Photos of the performers are available at:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1_wnU3-4eJhUJ3pkjFscIKC4JpKX2ykUN?usp=sharing

 

Founded in 1971, the Golden Link Folk Singing Society is dedicated to presenting, promoting, and preserving folk music in the Rochester area. Golden Link is a volunteer-operated and member-supported 501(c)3 not-for-profit arts, cultural, and educational organization.

 

CALENDAR LISTINGS

 

 

Brooks Williams

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

 

Georgia-born and Cambridge, England-based guitarist, singer, and songwriter Brooks Williams is a leading light on the acoustic roots music scene, with more than 33 recordings and appearances at countless venues and festivals for more than three decades. From Celtic Connections to Cropredy, Glastonbury to Philadelphia, Kerrville to Winnipeg, there are very few stages Brooks Williams hasn’t played.

 

Brooks Williams’ guitar skills are evident as he effortlessly slides in and out of folk, blues, and country. It comes as no surprise he is listed in the Top 100 Acoustic Guitarists. He wraps that guitar playing around songs with rich narratives about gold prospectors, guitar players, motorcycle riders, golden palominos, and ne’er-do-wells, and sings them with a voice you melt into. His songs are rooted in tradition, wryly observed, and relevant.

 

Tickets: General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door), Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5. For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.

 

Kaleidoscope

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 7:30 pm

Greece Baptist Church, 1230 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY 14626

 

Kaleidoscope is four fearless vocalists – Pat Wictor (of Brother Sun), Deborah Latz, Jeannette Miller, Jesse Goldman – who improvise pieces that surprise and delight.

The four met in the Circle Singing community of vocal improvisers started by Bobby McFerrin and members of his Voicestra. Assuming roles normally played by instruments, from vocal percussion to bass or horn lines to soloing, they create music that is by turns soulful, whimsical, lyrical, playful, and funny. From moment to moment, you never know what will happen, and neither do they! There could be interactive moments where you get to influence – or participate in – the music making. Be prepared for a myriad of colorful soundscapes and high-flying musical fun!

 

Tickets: General Admission: $25 ($27 at the door), Golden Link Members: $20 ($22 at the door), Students: $10, Children under 12: $5. For more information, visit www.goldenlink.org.