414 Live with Hayward Williams
A veteran in the Milwaukee music scene, Hayward Williams has headlined European tours, major US festivals and taken a few trips to Australia, each deepening his niche in the folk music business.
And earlier this year, the folk singer/songwriter released his seventh album, Pretenders.
"There’s a ghostly spirit that floats through the songs on “Pretenders.” Williams is a wary caretaker of those spirits. His songs brim with the smoke and mirror lyricism of Leonard Cohen—with the rocker’s heart of Neil Young," writes Andy Moore of Madison'sIsthmus.
Watch the video archive of the performance last week on 414 Live:
414 Live is presented by: Milwaukee Bucks
with support from: Hi Hit Lounge & Garage Milwaukee Brewing Company
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414 Live is presented by: Milwaukee Bucks
with support from: Hi Hit Lounge & Garage Milwaukee Brewing Company