Wild Rice Concerts. Dedicated to providing a unique musical experience within comfortable and intimate surroundings. We are a non profit organization.

The Word Menominee means Wild-Rice People

Wild Rice Concerts presents:
Jack Williams
Nationally recognized Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist
Friday Night June 20th, 2008. 8 P.M.
Ray & Donna's Home Outdoors
336 First Street Menominee, MI
There will be chairs but feel free to bring your own & a blanket if you'd like.
Your favorite beverage is ok
Incase of inclement weather concert will be at
Main Street Music 1614 Main Street
In Downtown Marinette

Visit Jack's Web Site

Jack Williams, a South Carolina-born artist, is now recognized by the contemporary U.S. folk community as a singer/songwriter of national stature and an uncommonly unique guitarist about whom Sing Out! said: "Jack is one of the strongest guitarists in contemporary folk". He continues to tour the U.S. constantly, as he has for the past 40-plus years, out of the sheer love of music and performing, and has just added extremely successful tours of England, Scotland, Switzerland, Germany, Liechtenstein, France and Austria to his list of recent performances at festivals, house concerts and major folk venues. A featured performer on the Philadelphia and Kerrville main stages, Jack also appeared on the Newport and Boston Folk Festival stages for the first time in .03. While touring in Massachusetts, Jack found himself invited on stage by Arlo Guthrie to perform one of his original songs and to join the group in a series of final numbers. In addition to his successful solo career, Jack's credits include guitar work with legendary singer/songwriters Mickey Newbury, Harry Nilsson, Tom Paxton, Peter Yarrow, and Steve Gillette, among others. He has six CDs on Wind River / Folk Era Records: WALKIN. DREAMS and LIVE & In Good Company, both released in 2003, plus ETERNITY & MAIN, ACROSS THE WINTERLINE, DREAMS OF THE SONG DOG, and his first CD which will be re-issued this year, HIGHWAY FROM BACK HOME.

Jack's latest CD is "Don't Let Go"
"... musical whiplash across a half-dozen genres, all tied together with...awesome musicianship. "
Joe Haldeman, Nebula Award-winning science fiction author

The song-tributes contained on the CD reflect strong influences upon my music and career, not just by the songwriters, but by certain artists who performed the songs, and sometimes, by certain artists' styles which had a lasting impact on me. I was asked why there is no song by Josh White, when he clearly was one of my heroes. My response was that I wasn't influenced so much by his songs, but by his intense style of performance and, especially, his rhythms. I was also affected by him as a person. All these influences may be detected in almost every song on the CD. Also, the influence of Ray Charles' interpretation of a cover song, 'That Lucky Old Sun' is apparent, as well as my admiration for the performance style of the late Frankie Laine"......Jack Williams
Some Comments:
His is music born at the meeting ground of the traditional and the contemporary . original Southern-American songwriting and performance at its best, drawing deeply from the eclectic well of our musical heritage. Jack.s fusion of guitar, voice and songs . which are loaded with delightful influences from a career in jazz, classical, rock, blues, country and folk . should not be missed.

Peter Yarrow (of Peter Paul & Mary) said, "Jack is the best guitar-player I've ever heard."

And legendary singer/songwriter, Mickey Newbury added, "Jack and his music are an American treasure."

Tom Paxton calls Jack ..one of my all-time favorite pickers..

".... his artistry... is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere."
Rich Warren, WFMT "Midnight Special", Chicago IL

If there is anyone not familiar with Jack's incredible songwriting and prodigious performance skills, my sympathies to you. A Jack Williams show is a slam-dunk win-win-win for all. One of the most enlightened and entertaining performers I've ever encountered.
Dave Humpreys, Two Way Street Coffeehouse in Downers Grove IL

To purchase Tickets in advance:
Cost is $12.00 per person.(Students $6.00)

Trends and Traditions 615 First Street, Menominee

Main Street Music 1614 Main Street, Marinette

The Serving Spoon 821 First Street, Menominee