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Newspaper Articles
As reported in the Brantford Expositor:
Article #1: "Goin' Nowhere Fast" is going places
“Goin’ Nowhere Fast” may be the title of local country recording artist Murray Williams’ newly released single but nothing could be further from the truth when it comes to his music career.
After the tremendous success of his first-released single, the heart-touching ballad called “Daddy’s Little Girl”, the Murray Williams Band just released their second single last week. The title song off Mr. Williams’ second CD, “Goin’ Nowhere Fast”, has just been launched to over 120 country music radio stations across Canada.
“It’s a great feeling to hear our songs on the radio, and releasing another single off of our second CD is awesome,” Mr. Williams, of Fairfield, commented. “And we love the fact that now people are calling up their country music radio stations and requesting these songs, too.”
Another big boast for the band is happening on the Sunday of Labour Day Weekend at Paris Fair. The Murray Williams Band will be opening for two outstanding Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winning artists, Victoria Banks and Gord Bamford. The CKPC Summer Grandstand Series, Brantford’s News Country AM 1380 and the Calgary Stampede Event Bowl will be presenting, on the CCMA Stage, Canada’s best country stars.
The Murray Williams Band will be performing on the CCMA Stage at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. At 6:30 p.m., Canadian Country Music 2010 Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year winner Victoria Banks, who hails from rural Muskoka, will be in concert. Next on the CCMA Stage at 8:00 p.m. will be Alberta-raised Canadian Country Music 2010 Male Artist, Album and Video of The Year winner Gord Bamford.
The Paris Agricultural Society, host of the Annual Labour Day weekend Paris Fair that runs from Sept. 1-5, is extremely pleased this year beingpartnered with and promoting the 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards with these great country music talents. The CCMAs will be held later in the month, from Sept. 9-12, right down the highway in Hamilton.
This past weekend, Mr. Williams along with band members Brenda Atkinson - keyboard and vocals; Paul Atkinson - guitar, vocals, fiddle and mandolin; and his son, Rodney Williams - drums, performed at Sutton Bay in New Liskeard for the 13th annual Countryfest that headlined the Caroll Baker Farewell Tour. The Murray Williams Band put on eight shows over the four-day event.
In June, the band celebrated with CKPC’s News Country AM 1380 on their one year anniversary with a noon hour performance on the front lawn of their West Street location, in Brantford.
The release of the Murray Williams Band’s second single, “Goin’ Nowhere Fast”, has all it takes and more to bring Mr. Williams to the very top of the industry.
You can keep up to date by visiting Mr. Williams on the web at www.murraywilliamsmusic.com and www.myspace.com/murraywilliamsmusic.
To listen or download his music, visit www.murraywilliamsband.bandcamp.com.
Copies of both Mr. Williams’ CDs are also available at The Burford Times.
Make sure to mark Sunday, Sept. 4 on your calendar to enjoy exciting country music entertainment starting with our own Murray Williams and his band at 5:45 p.m. at the Calgary Stampede Event Bowl at the Paris Fair.
Bring your lawn chairs for the best seats.
After the tremendous success of his first-released single, the heart-touching ballad called “Daddy’s Little Girl”, the Murray Williams Band just released their second single last week. The title song off Mr. Williams’ second CD, “Goin’ Nowhere Fast”, has just been launched to over 120 country music radio stations across Canada.
“It’s a great feeling to hear our songs on the radio, and releasing another single off of our second CD is awesome,” Mr. Williams, of Fairfield, commented. “And we love the fact that now people are calling up their country music radio stations and requesting these songs, too.”
Another big boast for the band is happening on the Sunday of Labour Day Weekend at Paris Fair. The Murray Williams Band will be opening for two outstanding Canadian Country Music Award (CCMA) winning artists, Victoria Banks and Gord Bamford. The CKPC Summer Grandstand Series, Brantford’s News Country AM 1380 and the Calgary Stampede Event Bowl will be presenting, on the CCMA Stage, Canada’s best country stars.
The Murray Williams Band will be performing on the CCMA Stage at approximately 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 4. At 6:30 p.m., Canadian Country Music 2010 Female Artist and Songwriter of the Year winner Victoria Banks, who hails from rural Muskoka, will be in concert. Next on the CCMA Stage at 8:00 p.m. will be Alberta-raised Canadian Country Music 2010 Male Artist, Album and Video of The Year winner Gord Bamford.
The Paris Agricultural Society, host of the Annual Labour Day weekend Paris Fair that runs from Sept. 1-5, is extremely pleased this year beingpartnered with and promoting the 2011 Canadian Country Music Awards with these great country music talents. The CCMAs will be held later in the month, from Sept. 9-12, right down the highway in Hamilton.
This past weekend, Mr. Williams along with band members Brenda Atkinson - keyboard and vocals; Paul Atkinson - guitar, vocals, fiddle and mandolin; and his son, Rodney Williams - drums, performed at Sutton Bay in New Liskeard for the 13th annual Countryfest that headlined the Caroll Baker Farewell Tour. The Murray Williams Band put on eight shows over the four-day event.
In June, the band celebrated with CKPC’s News Country AM 1380 on their one year anniversary with a noon hour performance on the front lawn of their West Street location, in Brantford.
The release of the Murray Williams Band’s second single, “Goin’ Nowhere Fast”, has all it takes and more to bring Mr. Williams to the very top of the industry.
You can keep up to date by visiting Mr. Williams on the web at www.murraywilliamsmusic.com and www.myspace.com/murraywilliamsmusic.
To listen or download his music, visit www.murraywilliamsband.bandcamp.com.
Copies of both Mr. Williams’ CDs are also available at The Burford Times.
Make sure to mark Sunday, Sept. 4 on your calendar to enjoy exciting country music entertainment starting with our own Murray Williams and his band at 5:45 p.m. at the Calgary Stampede Event Bowl at the Paris Fair.
Bring your lawn chairs for the best seats.
Article #2:
There's a little something for the farmers and for the family on Murray Williams' new CD.
The Harley-area singer-songwriter, who also helps run the family dairy farm, will officially launch his second album, Goin' Nowhere Fast, at a release party at the Branch 90 Legion banquet hall on May 14.
A single called Daddy's Little Girl, an ode to his daughter Carolyn, has been picked up by 55 radio stations across Canada and is quickly becoming a sentimental favourite at wedding dances.
It has been a bit of a wait for the album, a follow-up to Williams' debut CD, Pure and Simple, in 2006.
"It was a long stretch," he said. "I write most of my own songs. It takes time."
Add to that, weekend gigs, road tours that include playing the county fair circuit, and tending to 90-head of cattle at Belle Afton Holsteins, a 300-acre spread established by his great-grandparents.
While some of the tracks on Pure and Simple were Williams' musical reaction to the frustrations facing farmers in 2006 -- mad cow disease, U.S. borders closed to cattle, and crop prices at an all-time low -- he says the situation has since improved.
"Things are much better. BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) safeguards are in place. We've bounced back."
Several of the new disc's tunes continue reflect Williams' rural roots: Cowboy Till I Die, This Old Farm and a fun cover of Kenny Chesney's She Thinks My Tractor is Sexy, a crowd pleaser at the rural fairs.
Another cover is of Murray McLauchlan's 1973 mega-hit Farmer Song (Straw hats and old dirty hankies, moppin' a face like a shoe
Williams opened for McLaughlan at the Erin Fall Fair and was able to give a copy of his version of the iconic tune to the Canadian singing legend.
Williams said he was also honoured last year to open for another Canadian musical luminary, folksinger Valdy.
Williams' Thank a Farmer, a track from Pure and Simple, was a top 10 hit on the country charts in Europe five years ago and got widespread airplay at home. It garnered the singer appreciative audiences in farming communities across the country.
"I toured Europe with Thank a Farmer. I still get e-mails about it every day. They're still playing it over there."
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, piano, bass and banjo, Williams started performing as a 14-year-old, forming a band with classmates at Scotland public school. The teenaged members of Harley Express played local gigs, mostly for tips.
Later came Night Shift, which hit the Ontario circuit on weekends for about 10 years. After a short hiatus, Williams played in a duo, which gradually grew into a four-piece called Common Thread. He was active with that group up until a couple of years ago.
Williams, 42, grew up surrounded by music. Dad Bruce was organist at nearby Fairfield Church for 50 years and his sisters played piano.
"We had a big old piano in the house that we would play. Getting into music was always a goal for me."
Country Boy, a touching track on Goin' Nowhere Fast is about Bruce, who died in 2009 at the age of 83.
"He was a big influence on me, both musically and on the farm. He's a big part of the reason why I'm into this."
With his penchant for writing stuff about life, it was natural for Williams to put pen to paper after several emotional calls from a homesick Carolyn while she was away at university. He said Daddy's Little Girl is a nice keepsake for her even though the long-distance phone calls are no longer necessary as Carolyn, 21, now studies at Laurier Brantford.
Eighteen-year-old son Rodney has joined dad's band, playing drums and guitar. Paul Atkinson handles guitar, fiddle, mandolin or anything with strings, with wife Brenda Atkinson adding keyboards and vocals.
Williams' wife Ruth handles promotion for the band.
Self produced and recorded at IAM Studios on Easton Road in Brantford, Goin' Nowhere Fast was sent to Nashville for mastering.
There are plans to launch the album overseas, but right now Williams said the focus is on Canada and lining up summer tour dates. Confirmed is a northern Ontario show that is part of country music queen Caroll Baker's farewell tour.
Williams admits that juggling careers can be a challenge, but credits his brother and brother-in- law with keeping things running on the farm while he's on the road.
"Music is easier," he said. "You don't get dirty."
The Harley-area singer-songwriter, who also helps run the family dairy farm, will officially launch his second album, Goin' Nowhere Fast, at a release party at the Branch 90 Legion banquet hall on May 14.
A single called Daddy's Little Girl, an ode to his daughter Carolyn, has been picked up by 55 radio stations across Canada and is quickly becoming a sentimental favourite at wedding dances.
It has been a bit of a wait for the album, a follow-up to Williams' debut CD, Pure and Simple, in 2006.
"It was a long stretch," he said. "I write most of my own songs. It takes time."
Add to that, weekend gigs, road tours that include playing the county fair circuit, and tending to 90-head of cattle at Belle Afton Holsteins, a 300-acre spread established by his great-grandparents.
While some of the tracks on Pure and Simple were Williams' musical reaction to the frustrations facing farmers in 2006 -- mad cow disease, U.S. borders closed to cattle, and crop prices at an all-time low -- he says the situation has since improved.
"Things are much better. BSE (bovine spongiform encephalopathy) safeguards are in place. We've bounced back."
Several of the new disc's tunes continue reflect Williams' rural roots: Cowboy Till I Die, This Old Farm and a fun cover of Kenny Chesney's She Thinks My Tractor is Sexy, a crowd pleaser at the rural fairs.
Another cover is of Murray McLauchlan's 1973 mega-hit Farmer Song (Straw hats and old dirty hankies, moppin' a face like a shoe
Williams opened for McLaughlan at the Erin Fall Fair and was able to give a copy of his version of the iconic tune to the Canadian singing legend.
Williams said he was also honoured last year to open for another Canadian musical luminary, folksinger Valdy.
Williams' Thank a Farmer, a track from Pure and Simple, was a top 10 hit on the country charts in Europe five years ago and got widespread airplay at home. It garnered the singer appreciative audiences in farming communities across the country.
"I toured Europe with Thank a Farmer. I still get e-mails about it every day. They're still playing it over there."
A self-taught multi-instrumentalist who plays guitar, piano, bass and banjo, Williams started performing as a 14-year-old, forming a band with classmates at Scotland public school. The teenaged members of Harley Express played local gigs, mostly for tips.
Later came Night Shift, which hit the Ontario circuit on weekends for about 10 years. After a short hiatus, Williams played in a duo, which gradually grew into a four-piece called Common Thread. He was active with that group up until a couple of years ago.
Williams, 42, grew up surrounded by music. Dad Bruce was organist at nearby Fairfield Church for 50 years and his sisters played piano.
"We had a big old piano in the house that we would play. Getting into music was always a goal for me."
Country Boy, a touching track on Goin' Nowhere Fast is about Bruce, who died in 2009 at the age of 83.
"He was a big influence on me, both musically and on the farm. He's a big part of the reason why I'm into this."
With his penchant for writing stuff about life, it was natural for Williams to put pen to paper after several emotional calls from a homesick Carolyn while she was away at university. He said Daddy's Little Girl is a nice keepsake for her even though the long-distance phone calls are no longer necessary as Carolyn, 21, now studies at Laurier Brantford.
Eighteen-year-old son Rodney has joined dad's band, playing drums and guitar. Paul Atkinson handles guitar, fiddle, mandolin or anything with strings, with wife Brenda Atkinson adding keyboards and vocals.
Williams' wife Ruth handles promotion for the band.
Self produced and recorded at IAM Studios on Easton Road in Brantford, Goin' Nowhere Fast was sent to Nashville for mastering.
There are plans to launch the album overseas, but right now Williams said the focus is on Canada and lining up summer tour dates. Confirmed is a northern Ontario show that is part of country music queen Caroll Baker's farewell tour.
Williams admits that juggling careers can be a challenge, but credits his brother and brother-in- law with keeping things running on the farm while he's on the road.
"Music is easier," he said. "You don't get dirty."
As reported in the Burford Times:
Article #3: Official CD Release Party for Murray Williams' "Goin' Nowhere Fast"
Burford’s Murray Williams is taking the country music scene by storm with his new album “Goin’ Nowhere Fast”. With the success of his recently released first single from this CD, a heart-touching ballad “Daddy’s Little Girl”, the band decided to host an Official Murray Williams CD Release Party. The Murray Williams Band, with special guests Jessi Brooke Spierenburg of Burford and Trevor Cobb, will be putting on a show that you do not want to miss. Join them all on Saturday, May 14 at the Branch 90 Legion at 21 Oak Street in Brantford. Doors open at 8 p.m.
“Due to the success of “Daddy’s Little Girl”, we felt we needed to make it official,” explained Murray Williams. “The support we have gotten from our fans, friends and family has been tremendous. Tell your friends about the party but tell them soon cause tickets are selling fast! It will be a great night of live music with an awesome special guest!”
Ever since she was a young girl, Jessica Spierenburg had always dreamed of becoming a Country artist. Raised in Burford, she now has come into her own as a singer/songwriter and goes by stage name Jessi Brooke. Her songs speak of the ups and downs of love and life.
"My songs are like my diary, I write the things I can't always say out loud. And if you break my heart or have been a special part of my life, I will write a song about you," says Jessi. She is writing songs for the working class, with country sass.
Through Murray Williams' promoter, Jessi Brooke has become the opening act for their CD Release Party which fits good with Murray's philosophy.
"I am very excited that I can help promote new young talent," explained Murray. "That Jessi is from Burford is even better." Jessi's brother, Justin, has participated twice in the Battle of the Bands at Burford Fair for which Murray is a co-organizer. He enjoys being a part of giving young bands a chance to be heard.
Alongside Jessi Brooke, her band brings years of experience and talent to create the dynamic sound of a new country edge. On lead guitar and vocals is Trevor Cobb, a high octane performer with a deep rooted passion for music. Holding down the bass is Ernie Enger. He brings many years of stage experience and wisdom and wit to the group. Rounding out the band on drums is Mick Montgomery. His immaculate timing and pure joy of playing holds the band together. Currently the band is working on their debut album which is hoping to be available this summer.
“Goin’ Nowhere Fast” includes the song "Country Boy" written by Murray, in honour of his father Bruce who passed away in 2009, and his song “Daddy’s Little Girl” has become extremely successful in the Ontario and Nashville radio markets. Rumours are this single is on its way to being recognized on airwaves all around the globe.
“Our fans have been fabulous,” said Murray. “They have been calling their local Country radio stations and requesting them to play our newly released song, Daddy’s Little Girl. It really helps us out by being heard on the radio.”
Joining him on stage are talented band members Brenda Atkinson - keyboards and vocals; Paul Atkinson - guitar, vocals, fiddle, and mandolin; and his son, Rodney Williams knocking it out on the drums.
Murray has been on the country music scene since the early 1980’s and is a multi-talented musician whose talents include lead, rhythm, bass guitar and piano. He is also a very talented songwriter. The title of this bombshell in no way represents Murrays’ status in country music. In fact, this emerging artist has been going full speed ahead and has yet to look back. Over the years he has shared the stage with many well known country artists such as Thomas Wade, The Good Brothers, Crystal Gage, Terry Sumsion and The Wilkinsons.
In 2006, Murray released his debut single which became a top ten hit in Europe, “Thank a Farmer” paving the way for continued success in the music industry. This song stayed in the top 100 for 20 weeks.
This brand new album has all it takes and more to bring Murray to the very top of the industry. You can deep up to date by visiting Murray on the web at: www.murraywilliamsmusic.com To listen or download Murray Williams’ music, please visit www.murraywilliamsband.bandcamp.com.
“Due to the success of “Daddy’s Little Girl”, we felt we needed to make it official,” explained Murray Williams. “The support we have gotten from our fans, friends and family has been tremendous. Tell your friends about the party but tell them soon cause tickets are selling fast! It will be a great night of live music with an awesome special guest!”
Ever since she was a young girl, Jessica Spierenburg had always dreamed of becoming a Country artist. Raised in Burford, she now has come into her own as a singer/songwriter and goes by stage name Jessi Brooke. Her songs speak of the ups and downs of love and life.
"My songs are like my diary, I write the things I can't always say out loud. And if you break my heart or have been a special part of my life, I will write a song about you," says Jessi. She is writing songs for the working class, with country sass.
Through Murray Williams' promoter, Jessi Brooke has become the opening act for their CD Release Party which fits good with Murray's philosophy.
"I am very excited that I can help promote new young talent," explained Murray. "That Jessi is from Burford is even better." Jessi's brother, Justin, has participated twice in the Battle of the Bands at Burford Fair for which Murray is a co-organizer. He enjoys being a part of giving young bands a chance to be heard.
Alongside Jessi Brooke, her band brings years of experience and talent to create the dynamic sound of a new country edge. On lead guitar and vocals is Trevor Cobb, a high octane performer with a deep rooted passion for music. Holding down the bass is Ernie Enger. He brings many years of stage experience and wisdom and wit to the group. Rounding out the band on drums is Mick Montgomery. His immaculate timing and pure joy of playing holds the band together. Currently the band is working on their debut album which is hoping to be available this summer.
“Goin’ Nowhere Fast” includes the song "Country Boy" written by Murray, in honour of his father Bruce who passed away in 2009, and his song “Daddy’s Little Girl” has become extremely successful in the Ontario and Nashville radio markets. Rumours are this single is on its way to being recognized on airwaves all around the globe.
“Our fans have been fabulous,” said Murray. “They have been calling their local Country radio stations and requesting them to play our newly released song, Daddy’s Little Girl. It really helps us out by being heard on the radio.”
Joining him on stage are talented band members Brenda Atkinson - keyboards and vocals; Paul Atkinson - guitar, vocals, fiddle, and mandolin; and his son, Rodney Williams knocking it out on the drums.
Murray has been on the country music scene since the early 1980’s and is a multi-talented musician whose talents include lead, rhythm, bass guitar and piano. He is also a very talented songwriter. The title of this bombshell in no way represents Murrays’ status in country music. In fact, this emerging artist has been going full speed ahead and has yet to look back. Over the years he has shared the stage with many well known country artists such as Thomas Wade, The Good Brothers, Crystal Gage, Terry Sumsion and The Wilkinsons.
In 2006, Murray released his debut single which became a top ten hit in Europe, “Thank a Farmer” paving the way for continued success in the music industry. This song stayed in the top 100 for 20 weeks.
This brand new album has all it takes and more to bring Murray to the very top of the industry. You can deep up to date by visiting Murray on the web at: www.murraywilliamsmusic.com To listen or download Murray Williams’ music, please visit www.murraywilliamsband.bandcamp.com.
Comments about Murray's Music
Hi Murray! I finally got the chance to listen to your song "Daddy's Little Girl" and I am so impressed! What a beautifully written song. So meaningful, and so easy for any listener to relate to. Your voice is beautiful too. I would love to feature your song on our station and go from there. It is definatley one of my new favourites. Congratulations on such a beautiful piece of work!
Carrie Buchanan - Music Director/Midday Annoucer
Country CHOK 103.9FM
Carrie Buchanan - Music Director/Midday Annoucer
Country CHOK 103.9FM
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Hi Murray, thanks for sending me Daddy's Little Girl" I do like this song being a
dad. Please send me the full album I’ll have a
listen.
Regards,
Geoff Kulawick
President of True North Records, Linus Entertainment, The Children's Group, True North Concerts
dad. Please send me the full album I’ll have a
listen.
Regards,
Geoff Kulawick
President of True North Records, Linus Entertainment, The Children's Group, True North Concerts
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The Murray Williams Band's new CD is excellent! Traditional country flavoured with today's sound. A great addition to any collection!
Craig Fox,
Country 107.3 Morning Crew
CJDL-FM, Tillsonburg, ON
Craig Fox,
Country 107.3 Morning Crew
CJDL-FM, Tillsonburg, ON
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Love the tune! And it's one that will definitely hit a chord with listeners!
Jay Smith
The New 99.1 FM
CKXS
Wallaceburg, ON
Jay Smith
The New 99.1 FM
CKXS
Wallaceburg, ON
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Daddy's Little Girl is a nice song about a father's life and how he sees his daughter. Nice slow tempo, good vocals and not sappy! A definite addition to our playlist.
CIVU in Sechelt, BC
CIVU in Sechelt, BC