Harmony House Welcomes Back Jack Williams

If the winter "blues" have got you down, then we have the perfect "cure-all" for you!! Jack Williams, singer-songwriter extraordinare, will warm your spirits and hearts with his all-American Southern music-blues, jazz, country, and folk combined into an evening of pure joy! In fact, if Jack's energy could just be bottled or sold at the gas tanks, the energy crisis might be over. Jack will be appearing at Harmony House Concerts on Friday evening, March 2, from 7:30-9:30 P.M., knowing Jack he might just run over the given time.

Word has is that when appearing in a South Carolina coffee-house recently, Jack played for several hours past curfew. You are invited to stay until Jack gives up the spotlight or even afterward, if you want to participate in a Song Circle For those familiar with Harmony House Concerts, Jack is no stranger and needs no introductions, although it has been to years since his last appearance here. For those who want to know more about Jack and his music, check out the brief bio below or go to www.JackWilliamsMusic.com for more information and song clips.

The requested donation for this show is $12 per person with all proceeds going to the performer. Here's how to make reservations: Call 903-583-2611, specifying how many reservations are desired, your contact information, and whether you need directions to Harmony House. Prepay by making a check to Jack Williams and sending to Faye Wedell; P.O. Box 812 Bonham, TX 75418.

Reservations are limited to 50: a block of 20 reservations has already been made, so make reservations early. Your check will be promptly returned to you, if received after capacity is met. Should you need to cancel a reservation, please do so before February 25 for a refund. Reservations will be confirmed by e-mail before the show.

Bottomless cups of coffee, tea, and punch along with treats are provided at the show by hostess/host, Faye Wedell and Scott Lipsett. A basket will available for an optional $1 per person cash donation to help defray the costs for refreshments. For those interested in attending an optional Potluck Dinner beginning at 6:15 p.m. please state your intentions to do so when making reservations. Guests for the Potluck are asked to bring salads, breads, desserts, or whatever side dishes you choose.

Jack's bio...
Jack prides himself for avoiding the compromises of the commercial music industry during his 40+ years professional career. Jack truly does what he loves and loves what he does. He and wife, Judy, crisscross the USA throughout the year, where Jack performs live in a variety of venues that allow him to interact and to form a bond with his audiences.

He has even performed on an Alaskan Folk Music Cruise, a Musical Safari to Africa, and just recently returned from a Folk Music Caribbean Cruise. When it come to folk festivals, he has had acclaimed performances at the Newport, Boston, Kerrville, and Philadelphia Folk Festivals, to mention only a few.

As a guitarist, he has accompanied Tom Paxton; Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul, and Mary; Mickey Newberry --- all legends of folk/country music. Among acoustic guitarists, Jack himself is legendary --- one of a handful of artists who is beyond the pale of most performers on the circuit in skill, depth, an integrity. Ronny Cox, another Harmony House guest and movie actor, said of Jack, "He not ONE of the best guitarists in the country; he is the bet guitarist in the country."