Things that make me happy... Dar Williams, Singer-Songwriter

Things that make me happy... Dar Williams, Singer-Songwriter

Dar Williams is a pop folk, singer-songwriter that is noted as one of the best by the New Yorker and to many music fans. Seeing Dar Williams is must for any true live folk music fan. She is a funny and witty entertainer and her song intros are both affectionately personal and entertaining. She is native of the NYC area and play live shows and small local spots when not on tour.

Although born Dorothy, Dar picked up her name from as a child from her family while growing up in a Suburban New York city. Her music is definitely newer version of 70s folk rock music in the spirit of Joan Baez, Shawn Colvin, and Ani DiFranco. A true artist that has been know to discover songs in her dreams. Dar has been very prolific with 20+ year career with over 12 albums. With the explosion of singer song writer types of the past 10 years, Dar Williams continues to produce music and generate a strong cult following at her shows. Her next album is "In the Times of Gods' is due out in April 2012.

The Christians and Pagans (live)

As cool as I can

It's all right

The Christian and the Pagan (video)

Pros
1. Lots of cool tunes... folksy and witty (Favorite song The Christian and the Pagan
2. She is a great entertainer. gotta love a woman that can make you laugh between hippy chick songs (that's a compliment)
3. Next album about greek mythology and stuff... will be interesting to say the least!

Cons
1. If Lady Gaga has "little monsters", Dar Williams may have "little swingers"... Go see her show and tell me what you think... just saying. lol.

If you are looking for a good show and really good pop folk music check out of one of Dar Williams. Go ahead... check out something different and off the charts (literally and figuratively.)

S.F. Guru