


The man is guaranteed. A good time, on time, in tune, guaranteed. Whether he is bringing fronting Bodega Cat, bringing along some new friends like Brock Butler, or playing every member of his one man band - Will brings it. 24 years of performing live leaves some grizzled and battered, but Will has emerged polished and shiny as if he had spent the years in a rock tumbler. This past Thursday on the Bud Light Stage, Will's band consisted of himself, his guitar, a loop pedal, a strong PA, and a superlative-worthy red carpet smile. It feels like every time he is on stage is an award won, and his smiling performance is the acceptance speech. He's so prepared I feel like he just keeps all of those things in a bug-out bag, ready at a moment's notice. The little man (I say that with all the love - he's travel size) with the big sound belted out "Use Somebody", "Sweet Melissa", "Bittersweet Symphony", and "Wolfman's Brother." Sprinkled in the mix were his own originals, like his original video I included last week for "Ain't That Strange?"
The heat showed up for the show, but luckily the humidity took a sick day. The Alley was filled with families and their dancing children, drooling dogs, and our favorite Amp Groupies. It felt like a family reunion cookout in the park, and Will's voice and smile was the group hug that wrapped around everyone. Will has been giving back to the music scene lately with Broken Compass Presents. Check him out on Facebook and see the great talent he is getting behind in the CSRA.