Event Series: Laurie Kerr & Jonathan Williams
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Laurie Kerr & Jonathan Williams
Join us every second and last Friday of the month from May to October for local, live music.
Live music at Frequency 528 with Laurie Kerr & Jonathan Williams. Original songs, Country vibes & coffee. $20 advance, $30 at door.
Bio
Laurie Kerr
Known for her powerful voice and soulful delivery, Laurie Kerr writes songs that move people. Drawn to Artists and songs that say something deeper about life, musical influences such as Bonnie Raitt, Sheryl Crow and Tom Petty, helped to shape her writing and eclectic brand of Americana. Born in Edmonton, Canada, Laurie played in the rock band China White before moving to Nashville where she lived and worked as a professional singer/songwriter for 19 years. She had staff writing deals, played regularly at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe, and hosted a series of songwriter nights in and around the Music City. Notably, she established a monthly show that brought attention and donations to an anti-sex trafficking organization called Free for Life International; a cause very near to her heart.
Over the years, Laurie’s written and shared the stage with artists from a broad array of musical genres; Andrew Gold, Tenille Townes, The Road Hammers, Colin Linden, Michelle Wright, Vince Ditrich (Spirit of the West), Russell deCarle, Duane Steele, Patricia Conroy, and many more.
Laurie returned to Canada and now lives in Kelowna, BC. She can be seen with her “Nashville Living-room Concerts series” performing at House Concerts and intimate venues throughout southern British Columbia and Alberta. You may have seen her as a regular guest on the Songwriter Stage at the Big Valley Jamboree for 6 years. Always the champion of up-and-coming artists, Laurie continues to support and write songs with new talent and makes regular songwriting trips to Nashville.
Jonathan Williams
Jonathan tells powerful stories of faith, love, and family, using his evocative voice and intimate lyricism to build meaningful connections with his listeners. Not confined to a single genre, he combines elements of pop, rock, and folk to create his emotionally stirring sound. He is an artist of rare candour and authenticity, one who puts his entire heart into every song he writes.
Jonathan was born in Canada. He started his life as a musician being taught the songs of Gordon Lightfoot by his mother, on a guitar purchased by his father. As he grew up, his tastes began to expand dramatically. Discovering Joe Satriani was a seminal event in Jonathan’s life, and he quickly became obsessed with the guitar. He became a mainstay on the Victoria rock scene, both as a solo artist and a founding member of iRiS, opening for big name acts and establishing himself as a dynamic performer.
Eventually, Jonathan’s dream led him to Vancouver. That dream, however, would have to be deferred, as he fell in love, started a family, and began a new career as a police officer. For twelve years, Jonathan devoted himself to his work and his children, allowing music to become a thing of the past. However, when his life fell apart a few years later, music was there to save him.
In 2017, Jonathan’s marriage collapsed. He was suffering from severe depression and found himself unable to continue working. With nowhere else to turn to, Jonathan surrendered himself to God. He spent countless hours in prayer, finding hope in the teachings of the Bible. As his broken heart began to heal, Jonathan felt newly inspired, and with guidance from above, he decided to return to his first love – music.
