BAND BIO:

(L-R) Joe, Connie, Carol, Rich

JOE WILLIAMS & DEEP WATER

BAND BIO

Joe Williams & Deep Water’s signature is their smooth, drivin’ Bluegrass style of great classic favorites coupled with many original songs. The band’s current four piece configuration has been performing together since 2010. Their first CD, “Grip On the Night”, consists of all originally written material, and their latest CD, “Requests”, has one original tune and the rest are the songs most asked for by their fans. Members are: Joe Williams, guitar & lead vocals; Connie Williams, mandolin, harmony & lead vocals; Rich Smith, banjo & vocals; and Carol Smith, upright bass. Joe is also a great song writer & has written or co-written all but one song on “Grip On the Night” and one tune on “Requests”.

As you may tell from the band member’s names, Deep Water is comprised of two married couples which makes a convenient traveling situation and easy coordination of show scheduling & rehearsals. Joe & Connie are from the Seneca Lake area and Rich & Carol are from Bethesda, OH.

They feel very privileged to have opened for such great national artists as: David Davis & the Warrior River Boys, Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice, The Tommy Webb Band, Nothin’ Fancy, Audie Blaylock & Redline, The Rarely Herd, and The Spinney Brothers from Nova Scotia, Canada. In 2012 they had the special honor of fronting that year’s IBMA Entertainers of the Year, The Gibson Brothers, and most recently the 2013 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year and Grammy Award winner - The Boxcars. The schedule is continually growing, but there’s always room for more!

Please visit our web blog for all of our contact information and updated schedule at http://jwdeepwater.blogspot.com or just call Connie at 740-581-0565.

Monday, November 4, 2013

FEW CHANGES COMING

We'll soon be doing a little face lift to our blog - posting some show dates for 2014 already booked and adding some YouTube video links of us.  Keep checking us out!

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

800 + RUN/WALK FOR PARKINSONS!!

A job well done for Mark & Brenda Luikart who conducted the Movers & Shaker Against Parkinson's on Sunday.  800 plus participated, and we were pleased to be part of the event!!!

Thursday, September 12, 2013

CLIFTON OPERA HOUSE

We're looking forward to our upcoming show at the CLIFTON OPERA HOUSE in Clifton, Ohio, on Friday, September 27th.  It's our first performance there, and we have friends & family in the area we will be sharing time with then as well.  See you all there!!!

COUNTRY DAYS AT SALT FORK STATE PARK

Salt Fork's Country Days are fast approaching.  We so enjoy playing there each year & I wanted to post the Bluegrass schedule for Saturday, October 19th.

12:00 - 2:00 p.m.     WILLS CREEK
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.       JOE WILLIAMS & DEEP WATER
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.       CHESTNUT RIDGE

This is a great day of music, and it's FREE!  I believe there are also deals for lodging then as well, so contact Salt Fork Lodge for more information.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

RAILS TO TRAILS FESTIVAL - 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Come see us at the Lore City Rails To Trails Festival, this Saturday, August 17th.  Bring the whole family for rides, great food, events & of course music!  We'll be performing from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Monday, August 5, 2013

WOUNDED WARRIORS SHOW - GREAT SUCCESS

Want to thank everyone who came out to the show for Wounded Warriors (in memory of Navy Diver 1st Class JAMES REHYER).  Had a wonderful turnout & everyone had a super time.  We had several jammers, & a big thanks to those folks!  Some traveled a long distance.  Thanks also to everyone who helped at the event & to those who made donations of time, money & other resources.  (My brother Mickey makes the best pulled pork around!!!!!).  If anyone has good photos, please email them to me & I will post them here.  THANKS AGAIN TO ALL!!

Tuesday, July 30, 2013

WOUNDED WARRIORS SHOW!!!

The show for Wounded Warriors is this Saturday.  Everyone come out & join us!  We'll be doing our show & expect lots of good "jammer" friends to contribute to the entertainment for a good cause.

Monday, July 1, 2013

BLUEGRASS FOR WOUNDED WARRIORS

BLUEGRASS
FOR
WOUNDED WARRIORS
CONCERT & JAM
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3RD
6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M.
BATESVILLE PARK PAVILION

Featuring:
Joe Williams & deep water
(ALL JAMMERS WELCOME!!!)

Admission $5.00   Children under 12 free
FOOD & 50/50 DRAWING

ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT WOUNDED WARRIORS
IN MEMORY OF
NAVY DIVER 1ST CLASS
JAMES REYHER

For Information call: CONNIE WILLIAMS
(740)-581-0565
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS
(ALCOHOL NOT PERMITTED IN THE PARK)
(Located on Ohio SR 147 approx. 5 miles east of Seneca Lake near SR 513)

Monday, June 17, 2013

GREAT EVENING AT EPWORTH PARK

Had great fun at Epworth Park last Saturday night & the folks there were wonderful.  Thanks to everyone who came out to the show.





Monday, June 3, 2013

LAST SHOW BEFORE THE BREAK

Opened for the Rarely Herd boys last Friday in the last Pennyroyal show before the summer break.

Monday, May 20, 2013

THREE RIVERS & PENNYROYAL COMING UP

This Saturday, May 25th, we'll be performing at the Three Rivers Bluegrass Show in Coshocton, OH.  Show time is 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. with a jam to follow.  Very much looking forward to seeing our friends up there, & it will be our first time to play in the new location (check our previous blog post).  Duane Hardesty is doing a great job with this show & it is growing all the time.  Also the last Pennyroyal Opera House show for the season is Friday, May 31st & we will be opening for the Rarely Herd @ 7:00 p.m..  These guys pack in the crowd, so that should be great fun!    www.pennyroyaloperahouse.com

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

BLUEGRASS PICKIN' WEEKEND - DILLON STATE PARK

Here's a great little festival you all need to put on your calendars.  Our good friend Jerry Pollock has done an awesome job organizing this event at Dillon State Park for the last three years.  Great time!!

BLUEGRASS PICKIN' WEEKEND

May 31 - June 2, 2013    DILLON STATE PARK

Featuring:

THE WAYFARERS
JOE WILLIAMS & DEEP WATER
SUGAR CREEK BLUEGRASS
SHOWERS OF BLESSINGS
TIMBERLINE BLUEGRASS

Bring your lawn chairs
Jammers welcome at the Campstore Friday & Saturday evenings

For more info, call the Park Office  740-453-4377   www.ohiostateparks.org

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

BLACK SHEEP VINEYARD

We'll be performing at a great venue this weekend - the Black Sheep Vineyard in Adena, OH.  Good acoustics for great sound & a cozy atmosphere will make for a very enjoyable evening.  Of course they serve great wine (and also non-alcoholic beverages) and a variety of baskets (bread, cheese & fruit).  For more info, visit their web site  www.blacksheepvineyard.com  Come see us if you can!

D28 + 5 RADIO SHOW - GOOD TIME!

Had a great time Sunday doing the live Athens radio show, D28 + 5 Showdown.  Thanks again to Ron Vigue, Rusty Smith & all the folks at the station that make the Sunday Bluegrass show possible.  Thanks also to everyone who bought CD's & gave us gracious compliments.  We've had lots of web page views since then, & we hope everyone will continue to keep in touch with us & come see a show!

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

LISTEN TO OUR LIVE RADIO SHOW

Tune us in on Sunday, April 7th@ 1:00 p.m. & listen to our one hour live show from WOUB Athens radio.  The D28+5 Showdown is located on the FM dial between 89.1 to 91.9, depending on where you might pull your signal.  WOUB airs Bluegrass every Sunday from 1 -5 p.m. with the live shows every first Sunday of the month.

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

PENNYROYAL OPERA HOUSE FUNDRAISER/BENEFIT

SATURDAY, APRIL 6TH 2:00 - 10:00 P.M.

We are raising money for some much needed building repairs & improvements. 
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN, FOOD & BLUEGRASS MUSIC!
Auction with Dave Jones, 50/50s, Tip Boards, Chinese Auction, and of course, all the famous Pennyroyal food!

MUSIC LINEUP:
2:00     Rodney Hardy & Crooked Road
3:15     Awesome Possum
4:30     Wills Creek
5:45     Joe Williams & Deep Water
7:00     Wheeling Park H.S. Bluegrass Band
8:15     Cabin Fever

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

THREE RIVERS BLUEGRASS - NEW LOCATION

Exciting news for the Three Rivers Bluegrass Show.  It has moved to a new location in Coshocton and their first show of 2013 will be in that location on Saturday, January 26.  Formerly housed in the Agent's Reality building, the show's performances will now be at the COSHOCTON VILLAGE INN at 115 North Water St., Coshocton.  Duane & Clenda Hardesty have worked very hard to build up a great Bluegrass show, booking the finest in local & regional bands.  The crowds are great, & there is good food available, as well as 50/50 drawings & and open jam to end the evening.  For schedules and more info contact Duane & Clenda at email: duane100@roadrunner.com