Daily Independent (Ashland, KY) - Colonel Bill Williams celebration

Fri, May 16 2008

Published: August 18, 2007 12:32 am

Colonel Bill Williams celebration

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The Col. Bill Williams Greenup Heritage Music Festival drew more nearly 500 people to the Greenbo Lake State Resort Park amphitheater on Friday.

Williams was a lifelong railroad man and blues player from Greenup who was recognized late in life for his unique style.

When he died in 1973, Williams left behind a legacy as an intricate self-taught guitarist with a repertoire spanning blues, ragtime instrumentals, hymns and 'patriotics,' a word he used in reference to almost any pop standard.

His son, Ron, attended the festival. He told the audience he and his family were honored that the people of Greenup County "were giving his father his due."

Acoustic guitarist and vocalist Rory Block headlined the blues night of the festival, which will feature various musical genres.

The quartet KY B3 4 and guitarist/vocalist Greg Schaber also took the stage on Friday.

Festivities continue though the weekend with bluegrass and country on Saturday and a Singspiration Jubilee on Sunday.

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A display of Bill Williams at the Greenbo Lodge, with a Jerry Johnson painting as the centerpiece. John Flavell/The Independent (Click for larger image)

Greg Schaber performs Friday night at Greenbo during the first Bill Williams Music Heritage Festival. John Flavell/The Independent (Click for larger image)

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