An evening with Aaron Catlow & Brooks Williams at Cafe No9

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BROOKS WILLIAMS & AARON CATLOW

January 2020 marks thirty years since Brooks Williams’ first album came out. Thirty years
since the Washington Post’s glowing review of that album. Thirty years since National
Public Radio’s Noah Adams interviewed him about that album. It’s where it all began. The
subsequent twenty-eight recordings, the countless international tours and festival
appearances, the countless hours and miles on the road and in the studio.
When it came time to put together an album reflecting songs from across those thirty
years, Williams immediately thought of fiddler Aaron Catlow. The two met on a tour in The
Netherlands in the snowy winter of 2019. “I loved his tone and vibe immediately” says
Williams, “the breadth of styles under his fingertips reminded me of how I think about my
music and I thought he’d bring a great sound to the project and tour.”
And so he has! Listen the interplay on Williams’ signature cover of Dave Alvin’s “King of
California” or the drive of Williams’ “Not Haunted Anymore.” The interplay was instantly,
and intuitively, present.

Williams, a Stateboro, Georgia USA native, now makes his home in Cambridge UK.
Besides his busy solo touring schedule, he collaborates with Boo Hewerdine in their State
of the Union project, as well as an on-going collaboration with Rab Noakes. Williams has
also orchestrated one-time collaborations with Hans Theessink, Sloan Wainwright, Guy
Davis and Sally Barker. AmericanaUK described him as having, “a beautiful voice that you
just melt into.” Blues Bytes said, “Pure talent, hard work and relentless touring have
brought him to the pinnacle of his career.”

Aaron Catlow is half of the Bristol based duo with Kit Hawes. Their take on acoustic and
folk music is fresh and inventive. They re-shape traditional music as well as write their
own. When not gigging with Kit, Aaron also plays with Yola Carter, Sheelanagig and, now,
Brooks Williams. Songlines calls Catlow “Fleet fingered…” R2 Magazine remarks on the
“dexterity, energy and passion'.

Aaron Catlow will be on the road with Brooks Williams in 2025. Catch ‘em when you can!

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Please note this ticket price DOES include a BYOB fee should you wish to bring alcohol to the venue.

All additional purchases of drinks and sweet treats from the cafe counter are always very much appreciated.