Doug & Telisha Williams
Doug & Telisha Williams
Hometown: Martinsville, Virginia
Genres: Americana, Folk
Website: www.dandtw.com
Doug and Telisha Williams embody the true Southern songwriting tradition. Playing what they call Fuel Injected Folk, this husband and wife duo hail from the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Their roots are real, their words are true, and their energy is contagious.
Honest grit mingled with a humble respect comes through in songs of redemption, struggle and sacrifice on their new record Rope Around my Heart. Doug and Telisha gathered a stellar group of musicians to lend their talents, including Darrell Scott, Dennis Crouch, Kenny Malone, Eamon McLoughlin and Becki Williams. The project was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Miles Wilkinson.
“I’m excited about this record, it’s very honest, almost raw,” says Doug, “Some of these songs come from pretty shadowy places.” Of course, it isn’t all dark and depressing, “There are a couple of happy songs! Even a love song, and it’s honest, too!” notes Telisha.
Telisha’s crystal-clear voice floats like a butterfly on a mountain breeze or thunders like a freight train coming down the track. Doug’s guitar playing provides a perfect foundation for either.
Telisha and Doug met in high school marching band and there hasn’t been a time since then that they haven’t been playing music together. She was the Majorette and he was the Drum Major. It sounds like something in a cheesy romance novel, but it’s true!
Now fourteen years from that first high school assembly they have emerged with the passion and energy of a true calling. There is a strong sense of urgency and purpose. It was a partnership that was meant to be in more ways than one. Married and living in southwest Virginia, they tour constantly around the South and up into the North, crossing ever-widening boundaries with every step.
With their open, inviting personalities and intriguing stage presence, the duo is quickly growing their fan base. First timers at their live shows feel like old friends and part of the family after just a song or two. A single set of their music can bring audience members to their feet in applause, to their knees in prayer, and back to the bar to buy another beer.
Sights & Sounds
Recent CD: (click here listen to music on Rhapsody)
Videos: (click to watch on YouTube)
