Winter Williams Presents feel-good fun in the Sports Basement Community Room (2727 Milvia in Berkeley, CA) on Thursday, July 10th from 5:30-8:30pm. Featured will be live groove music performed by Billy D Thompson (drums), Jason Gray (bass), Juniper Waller (vocals) & Richelle Scales (keys, vocals). Also available will be an array of games to play with whoever you've come with and/or people you've just met. Welcome are kids of all ages, on-leash dogs, games to share, frolicking, food & bevies, rsvp's and donations. All patrons will receive a 20% discount code good for shopping in the store or online. To RSVP and / or make a donation, please visit this link on Eventbrite. Feel free to email winter@winterwilliamspresents.com or text/call 510-288-7918 with any questions, ideas, expressions of glee, etc.
More about the musicians:
Billy D Thompson is a drummer, songwriter, producer, and engineer based in Sacramento. He brings a unique and joyful approach to the drums at every performance. Both playful and powerful, Billy D has a reputation for welcoming the audience into the music. He’s toured extensively with Boot Juice, and his own band The Gold Souls, and played many California stages with Ten Foot Tiger and Sun Hop Fat. He runs Warm & Fuzzy Music, collaborating with many of Sacramento’s great up and coming artists in the studio.
Jason Gray is well known as a bass player’s bass player within the deep funk and soul realm. The third co-founder of Seattle’s premier large format Afro-Psych band - the Polyrhythmics, as well as serving as a long-time first call side man for local and regional artists. His heavily rooted bass lines have been inspiring people to move to the groove all across Europe and North America. Also an accomplished studio engineer and producer, he has operated Blue Mallard Recording for the last 15 years in West Seattle. This is where many a Seattle band has passed through to add top-quality recordings to their legacy.
Juniper Waller is a third-generation singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Originally from Oakland, CA, she cut her teeth in the New York City blues scene before settling in Sacramento and starting her 8 piece funk/soul band The Gold Souls. With 3 full length albums under their belt, the band stays busy touring around the western United States, with Juniper acting as manager and booking agent. Called “the ultimate front woman” by The Women’s International Music Network, Juniper runs her band with an emphasis on personal and collective empowerment. Juniper is also a voice teacher, and through her business Voice Body Spirit, guides others on their journey to healthy, powerful, and heart-centered singing.
Richelle Scales, is a classically trained pianist with a love and passion for all styles of music. Since the age of 5, Richelle has developed an intricate relationship with the 88s, and as the instrument of choice, uses the piano to express her love for afrobeat, hip hop, classical, rock n roll, reggae, and just down right jammin'. A few of the many bands she's presently performing with are: Timbre of the Ether, We Are One Somos Uno Band, American Beauties and Girls Play Too.
