Joe Williams & Deep Water: 2014

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.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!!!!!!!!!!!

Wanted to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas & most Happy New Year!! Deep Water is looking forward to the coming year. Rich is doing great! Passed the 100 day mark & going back to work after the holidays. We've started recording a new CD & hope to have it for the upcoming season. I will update this page in January with news & schedule for 2015. Thanks to all for following us!!!

Monday, November 10, 2014

OPEN AT PENNYROYAL OPERA HOUSE THIS FRIDAY!!!

Come see us at the Pennyroyal this Friday, November 14th. We will open for the Bluegrass greats, David Davis & The Warrior River Boys. Our part of the show starts at 7:00, followed by Dave & the boys @ 8:00 p.m. Should be a great show!

Friday, October 10, 2014

RICH SMITH BENEFIT

I am extremely happy to report that our banjo player, Rich Smith, is improving wonderfully after his recent stem cell/bone marrow transplant. Rich has been suffering from a blood disorder since July of 2013 & he received his transplant from the James Cancer Center in late August. All things are going very well with his recovery to this point. We are so blessed & thankful! However, with this comes medical expenses & lack of work, so we are planning a benefit for Rich & Carol on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd. Please come join us to celebrate and help out an absolutely GREAT GUY!!!

Benefit

FOR

Rich smith

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2^ND

12:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

PENNYROYAL OPERA HOUSE

(Fairview, OH – Exit 198 of I-70)

SPAGHETTI DINNER - $10.00

AUCTION

50/50 DRAWING

BLUEGRASS MUSIC ALL DAY!!!!!!!

Wheeling Park Band

First Frost (Zacharias Family Band)

Open Jam - All Pickers Welcome

Rich is recovering from a stem cell/bone marrow transplant, preceded by more than a year long illness

For Information call: CONNIE WILLIAMS (740)-581-0565

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

UPCOMING SHOWS

Sunday, October 12^th

Movers & Shakers Against Parkinson’s

Shoenbrunn Village State Memorial

New Philadelphia, OH

Saturday, October 18^th (2 shows)

Country Days – Salt Fork State Park

Friday, November 14^th 7:00 p.m.

Pennyroyal Opera House – Fairview, OH

Open for “Dave Davis & The Warrior Rivers Boys”

NEW PENNYROYAL SEASON CRANKS UP

This Friday, October 3rd, is the kick off to a new season of fine Bluegrass music at the Pennyroyal Opera House in Fairview, OH. No greater band could be leading the way but THE SPINNEY BROTHERS! Opening the show will be a great local favorite - Wills Creek. Come out to the show - starts at 7:00 p.m. Kitchen opens at 5:00. For their full schedule visit the web site at: www.pennyroyaloperahouse.com.

Monday, August 18, 2014

VETERAN'S BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL

Coming up this weekend - Friday, August 22nd & Saturday, August 23rd. Bring your lawn chair & come out to the Wetzel County 4-H Campground in New Martinsville, WV. Great Bluegrass show benefiting our veterans. Times are Friday, 3:30 - 11 p.m. & Saturday, 12:30 - 11 p.m. Bands performing are: Matt Efaw & RFD, Blue Dawning, Backwoods Boogiegrass, Wills Creek, National Pike Pickers, Johnny Statts & The Delivery Boys, Stone Church Road & JOE WILLIAMS & DEEPWATER. We are pumped for this one! Come out & see us!

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

JOE & CONNIE GIGS

Thursday, October 16th 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Secrest Center – Senecaville, OH

AMISH COUNTRY THEATER

(With the show band)

Walnut Creek, OH

Theater schedule subject to change - check their website for updates

www.amishcountrytheater.com

Thursday thru Saturday, July 24^th, 25^th & 26^th

1 show each day @ 7:00 p.m.

Friday & Saturday, August 8^th & 9^th

2 Shows @ 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Friday, September 5^th @ 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 6^th @ 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25^th @ 3:00 & 7:00 p.m.

Thursday thru Saturday, November 6^th, 7^th, & 8^th

1 show each day @ 7:00 p.m.

Friday, June 27, 2014

OHIO HILLS FOLK FESTIVAL

Come see us at the Ohio Hills Folk Festival in Quaker City, OH. We perform on opening night, WEDNESDAY, JULY 9th from 7:30 - 9:30 p..m. This is a great festival with lots of music, food, parades, rides & activities for the kids. Fun for everyone!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

BLUEGRASS IN THE HILLS @ MICKEY'S MOUNTAIN

If you've never been to a Bluegrass festival, you're missing a most enjoyable event! Come see us, FRIDAY, JUNE 13th for Bluegrass In the Hills at Mickey's Mountain in Hopedale, OH. Calvin Mickey puts on a wonderful festival complete with a comfortable shaded stage & seating, great food, and of course awesome music! He will have 3 festivals this summer in June, July & August. For more info go to his website: www.mickeysmtn.com

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

BLUEGRASS PICKIN' WEEKEND

Time again for this awesome little festival at DILLON STATE PARK. Kudos to our buddy Jerry Pollock for doing such a great job organizing this event, now in its 4th year. We always look forward to this one!!!

BLUEGRASS PICKIN' WEEKEND

Saturday, May 31st
4:00 p.m. TIMBERLINE
5:00 p.m. JOE WILLIAMS & DEEP WATER
6:00 p.m. SUGAR CREEK

Sunday, June 1st
10:00 a.m. SHOWERE OF BLESSINGS

Monday, April 28, 2014

RIVER'S EDGE - UP & RUNNING

Once again there is live music at the RIVER'S EDGE! Last month was the first show at this venue after a few years of absence. Shows are the 3rd Saturday of each month. The format is a little different, as they now have a house band @ 6:00 p.m. followed by two feature bands each evening. DEEP WATER is very pleased to perform there SATURDAY, MAY 17th @ 8:00 p.m. Their location is on Route #7, Sardis, OH. There will be food & a 50/50 drawing with a $5 cover charge. Come on out for a full night of fun & music! For more info contact Bonnie @ 304-266-5782 or 304-337-9529.

Monday, February 24, 2014

GREAT TIME AT ANNIE K'S

Want to thank everyone for coming out to Annie K's Restaurant Saturday night. We love playing there. Had a full house & a great time!

Wednesday, January 15, 2014

PENNYROYAL SHOW

We are honored to be opening for THE BOXCARS at the Pennyroyal Opera House, Fairview, OH, on Friday, February 14th. They were recently awarded the 2013 IBMA Instrumental Group of the Year for the third year running, with mandolin player, Adam Steffey, receiving Mandolin Player of the Year. This is a "must see" for anyone who is a music fan! www.pennyroyaloperahouse.com

ANNIE K'S RESTAURANT SHOW

We'll be performing at Annie K's Restaurant in Barnesville, OH, on Saturday, February 22nd from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Great night for family entertainment & good food! Location is 787 East Main St. - phone #740-425-3456.