JAY WILLIAMS

Hi Everyone,

I have a great listening opportunity for you coming up in Galveston.

In one week, on Sunday afternoon, March 2, I will be playing for a couple of hours at the new Indies Coffee Bar and Speakeasy.

Here’s a possible plan…

1. Have brunch at The Sunflower Café on 14^th Street.
2. Take a ride on the Boliver Ferry.  If you park (to the right on Ferry Road) and walk on, you can enjoy a round trip in about 1½ to 2 hours and see bottlenose dolphin, pelicans, and the partially sunken remains of the WWI era concrete ship the SS Selma.
3. Then, make your way to Indies Coffee Bar for an afternoon of live music.

• Sunday, March 2, 3:00 – 5:00.
• Indies Coffee Bar, 1813 61^st Street, Galveston.
• Free Music by Jay Williams.  (Tip Jar Available)

And…  

I’ve got my next release coming out this week!

“She Picked a Horse” is a song about a wonderful woman by the name of Carol Light.  She is an artist, a mentor, a teacher, and an amazing person. 

She has stated many times that she is really a 12-year-old cowgirl…and she has a photo to prove it!

I was given a copy of a photograph of Carol on horseback in Zilker Park circa 1942, when she was 12 years old.

The photo sat on my desk for several months and then this song arrived.

I hope you will enjoy.

Thanks,

Jay Williams

P.S. Please follow this link to other information.  https://jaymusic.org/

Jay talks with Richard about his songwriting inspirations and stories.  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlrMBuklLrk

This Friday, Nov. 1st, I’ll have the opportunity to perform for Chili Pequin, Texas Grown Music, which is a Home Concert Series.

For those of you unfamiliar with Home Concerts, it is an opportunity to listen to acoustic music in a relaxed and comfortable setting. 

The music is mostly original songs with lyrics (and stories) central to the experience.

Tucker Hart (League City Folk Association) will be opening for me.

Hope to see you there!

Jay 

• Ecclesia Clear Lake, 218 Clear Creek Ave., League City
• Friday, November 1
• Doors Open at 6:30
• Free (Donations accepted)

Hello friends, 

I'm happy to announce that I have two listening opportunities coming up: 

First, I will be live on the radio on Tuesday, July 2nd at 11:15 CST in the morning. If you're in the Houston area, you can listen on KPFT 90.1.  If you're listening on the web, follow this link https://kpft.org/listen-live-hd1/  (They will archive the show so you can listen later if you can't make it live.) 

I'll be sharing two recorded songs and then performing two songs live with Wayne Wilkerson accompanying me on guitar. 

If you like what you hear please feel to call into the radio station to express your enjoyment: 713-526-5738. 

Next up, I have been invited to perform for Sanctuary for the Arts at Webster Presbyterian Church the evening of Friday, July 5th, in the Clear Lake area. 

This is an organization comprised of people from the church reaching out to create artistic events in the community. There will be some food and refreshments available before the performance. 

• Sanctuary for the Arts, Webster Presbyterian Church, 201 West NASA Parkway, Webster, Texas 
• Friday, July 5th
• 5:30 Pre-show food and social hour 
• 6:30 Live Music 
• Donations accepted 

Hope you have a great 4th of July, and hope to see you the day after! 

Jay 

This Memorial Day, as we honor the brave men and women who have served our country, I am excited to share a special new song with you. My latest single, “Did She Ever Mention My Name?”, is now available on all major streaming platforms. 

The inspiration for this song came from a heartfelt story that touched me deeply. In the spring of 2015, a 90-year old veteran from Missouri reached out to Betty, the daughter of a woman he had known during the summer of 1945. As a young serviceman stationed in Hobbs, New Mexico, he shared a brief but magical romance with Betty's mother, then just 17 years old. The end of World World II saw many such fleeting yet impactful relationships as millions of servicemen and women returned home, often parting ways forever. 

Seventy years later, with both his wife and Betty's mother having passed away, the veteran felt a deep yearning to reconnect with a cherished memory from his youth. In a heartfelt phone call, he asked Betty about her mother and requested a photo. His voice carried the weight of decades as he inquired, “Did she ever mention my name?”

These words encapsulated a lifetime of emotions and became the inspiration for “Did She Ever Mention My Name?” The song captures the longing to revisit a treasured past and the universal desire to reconnect with moments of profound significance. 

As a native Texan, I have always found inspiration in the rich storytelling traditions of America's folk music, or as we call it now, Americana. This song is a tribute not only to the love story of two individuals but also to the countless personal histories shaped by service and sacrifice. 

I hope you will take a moment to listen to “Did She Ever Mention My Name?” and let it remind you of the enduring power of love and memory. Follow this link to select your preferred streaming platform: 

https://jaywilliams.hearnow.com/did-she-ever-mention-my-name

Thank you for your continued support, and I wish you a meaningful Memorial Day. 

Warm regards, 

Jay 

“Whose Got My Leash” has been an amazingly popular song, so we’re putting together a video and we would love to have your dog featured!

So, please send us your favorite videos of your dog in action! For instance, your dog at the park, your dog on the sidewalk, your dog spinning at the door. Anything that makes your dog look happy and engaged. 

If you have some video to share, use the contact form to send me a private message. We’ll send you upload links and a release form.

If your dog is featured, we’ll be sure that you and your dog are credited.

If you have any comments or questions, please feel free to contact us.

Jay Williams is charting a new course in his musical journey, and the world of folk music is in for an extraordinary treat. Currently, he finds himself ensconced in the recording studio, diligently crafting a treasure trove of upcoming releases that are set to grace our ears over the next year. These releases bear the banner of 'The Bolivar Roads Songs,' a collection of fresh and evocative material that derives its name from the historic ship channel that unites the vast expanse of the Gulf of Mexico with the diverse ecology of Galveston Bay. 

Just as the Bolivar Roads channel serves as a vital connection between two worlds, Jay's new songs bridge the gap between the heartfelt traditions of folk music and a forward-thinking, contemporary sound. With lyrical narratives that are as compelling as ever and melodies that tug at the strings of your soul, these upcoming releases promise to be a musical journey that you won't want to miss. Much like the wind that guided Jay during his formative years on the sailboat, these songs will whisk you away on a voyage filled with storytelling, nature's wonders, and the boundless creativity of an artist who continues to capture the essence of life's rich tapestry in every note and verse.