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About Me:: K. M. Williams

Born 1956, in Clarksville,Texas. Raised in Red River county, Texas, deep in the country of
northeast Texas. Early musical influences included the Memphis/Stax recording artists such
as Albert King, Wilson Pickett,Slim Harpo and Sam & Dave heard late at night on WLAC,Nashville,Tenn. A
guitar lesson with a travelin bluesman (believed to be ELMORE JAMES) passing thru DeKalb,
Texas(old stompin' grounds of LEADBELLY) at age 7 hooked him into the blues. Received
first guitar at age 8, but wasn't very good at it. After finishing high school, joined
the U. S. Navy in 1975 & enlisted in the submarine service. After receiving christian
conversion in 1980, suddenly received ability to play & compose blues & spirituals on
guitar & harmonica (my father's instrument). Relocated to Cleveland, Ohio after leaving
the U. S. Navy in 1981 & begin performing part time for local gospel choirs, quartets &
groups. Also played solo blues & gospel gigs. Became a ordained minister in the Holiness
Church in 1995. Formed a Delta blues band, K. M. Williams & the Blues Train, in 1997. Gigs
included opening for ROBERT JR.LOCKWOOD,LITTLE MILTON,THE HOLMES BROTHERS & THE FIVE BLIND BOYS OF ALABAMA. Released one local cassette "Rollin'&Tumblin".

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Relocated back to Texas (Dallas) in 1999.Begin performing solo blues gigs around Deep Ellum, Lower Greenville, Irving,& Arlington.Currently have released twenty internationally acclaimed CD's including 17 solo CD's starting with "THE REVEREND OF TEXAS COUNTRY BLUES(2000)";"TEXAS COUNTRY BLUES PREACHER(2001)";"SANCTIFED BOOGIE(2001)";"THE RETURN OF BROTHER LEMON(2002)(with Washboard Jackson on Percussion)",A dedication to BLIND WILLIE JOHNSON entitled"BLIND WILLIE'S HYMNS(2002)""I'M AN OLD SOUL(2003),"THE MINISTER OF TEXAS BOOGIE(2004)","COUNTRY ROADS,STREET CORNERS & CHURCH HOUSES"(2004),his first Label produced CD "THE BEST OF THE TEXAS COUNTRY BLUES PREACHER"(DWM MUSIC COMPANY - 2005),"TRUTH MUSIC"(2005),"THE RESURRECTION of BLIND WILLIE and OLD TIME SPIRITUALS"(2006),"HERE COMES THE PREACHER MAN"(2006),"LIVE WRECKAGE AND CLASSICS"(2007)(w Washboard Jackson),"THE LOST TAPES OF JUKES AND SPIRITUALS"(2007),"OLD SOUL/MINISTER OF TEXAS BOOGIE-REMASTERED,Snocap downloads only(2007)"and "LIVE AT THE LONGHORN BBQ"(2007) and CRIES FROM THE SOUL(2008)..Also Formed a Rockin' Boogie/Blues duo with Texas Washboard Player and Percussionist WASHBOARD JACKSON called "TRAINRECK" and have since released four critically acclaimed CD's"THERE'S A TRAINRECK COMIN'(2003),"THE TRAIN KEEPS A'ROLLIN'(2004),"LIVE AT THE SCENE"(2005) and "11:59"(2006).Also have opened for or played on the same bill as KIM WILSON,WC CLARK,GARY CLARK JR.,ANDREW "JUNIOR BOY" JONES,ALVIN "YOUNGBLOOD" HART,ROBERT BELFOUR,RICHARD JOHNSTON,CEDELL DAVIS,DAVID "HONEYBOY" EDWARDS,JAMES MATHUS,and THE LEGENDARY MAVIS STAPLES. Two Documentaries was filmed on KM Williams & Trainreck;the first entitled"SANCTIFIED BOOGIE"(2004)based on the life of KM Williams which is currently available from Level Ground Films Productions & "A NITE IN A TRAINRECK"(2005)based on a typical night of performances following TRAINRECK(KM Williams & Washboard Jackson).Also new release Music DVD'S entitled "KM WILLIAMS : LIVE AT THE LONGHORN BBQ"(DVD/2005)& LIVE IN ITALY(DVD/CD/2005)which has live performances.. As of the present,continues to Preach(started the SOUND GOSPEL BIBLE MINISTRIES in 2002),Sing & Play the Gospel and The Texas Country Blues/Boogie to anyone willing to listen, anywhere and anytime!

Website Address: http://home.swbell.net/kdwilent

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RL Burnside, T-Model Ford, John Lee Hooker,Blind Willie Johnson, Hound Dog Taylor, Lightnin' Hopkins

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The New Southern Rock: The South Does It Again

With an old soul and a bumper crop of new artists, today’s Southern rock takes its cues from the Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the old Mississippi juke joints

Ted Drozdowski | 12.27.2007

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Party in Grapevine, TX for the Grammy-nominated Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen - Live in Dallas

Saturday, January 12, 2008 Grammy gala in Grapevine? Let's get this party started! By JOY DONOVAN Star-Telegram Staff Writer Grammy gala? Don't believe we've had one of those around here before. But we're going to this year to celebrate the Grammy-nominated Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen - Live in Dallas, produced by Colleyville father and son team Jeffry and Michael Dyson. The duo leaves Feb. 9 for a weekend of Grammy-related events but before they go, we'll have our own party her… Continue

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At 5:02pm on June 24th, 2008, Smokin' Hound Dog Robles said…: I hope to make the even for KNON. It sounds like a great time!

At 5:13pm on June 10th, 2008, Chris said…: We sure appreciate you and Washboard. It was great having you play at Red's. We'll keep up with your schedule and see you all somewhere else down the road. Best wishes.

Chris and Amy

At 12:17pm on May 23rd, 2008, helen thomas said…: Appreciate your thoughtful comments on my paintings...I've been the past hour or so checking out your site, and everything I could watch, listen to or read about you...
I'm a fan, big time!!!

At 2:26am on May 23rd, 2008, Medium T said…: Hey, dug seeing you the JukeJoint fest last month. Your Lowebow playing is the best! Did I see you with a genuine Porchboard, or was it something similar, maybe you made? Great sets. Keep it up!

At 9:25am on May 15th, 2008, Roddy Gordon said…: Hi KM thanks for the information.

At 7:06pm on May 14th, 2008, Roddy Gordon said…: HiKM
,really like your music.great sound
What guitars do you play,now.

At 1:57pm on May 12th, 2008, Rootsway Roots 'n' Blues & Food Festival said…: pleased to meet you on liveblues KM...!!

All The Best
Rootsway

At 9:40pm on April 23rd, 2008, Eric said…: Well, while Mary Anne didn't cross your path, I felt like I was stalking you all weekend. Saw you and Washboard play three times, and loved every show you did. And what was very cool was that all three shows were different. Friday night you were playing some hardcore punked up blues. The energy was intense. Saturday's gig at Wades was still rocking, but it seemed pulled back a bit...some more even tempo numbers in the mix. Sunday was the gospel brunch, and you blew me away with your more traditional numbers that mixed well with my eggs and bloody mary. I'm so glad I got a chance to see you perform so much throughout the weekend. Some of the best shows of the festival by far. Can't wait for the next time KM.

At 2:19pm on April 23rd, 2008, Mary Anne McLaurin Norwood said…: Hate I didn't get to meet you in Clarksdale. Maybe next year! Jeff says we met at the King Biscuit 2004, but I don't remember. I met too many people there to remember anybody! Glad you like the photos! Feel free to use 'em if you want, just give me the credit: Mary Anne McLaurin Norwood.

Thanks for the kind words on the photos!

Mary Anne