Brooks Williams - Diamond Days Tour
The road to any stage in any town begins with a singer and a song. And Brooks Williams knows this road as well as anyone.
For over three decades he has played stage after stage in town after town, creating new music from the confluence of country, blues and folk. New routes from old roots. In 2024 Brooks Williams embarks on a rare solo tour and releases his first solo recording in four year. "Diamond Days” is a love-song to the guitar, to songs and to the stories that fuel a troubadour’s rich tapestry.
With one foot firmly planted in the land of his birth, Statesboro, Georgia, and the other in the land of his adopted home, Cambridge, UK, Brooks Williams is, as Martin Simpson says, “the real thing.”
His guitar style is called “jaw-droppingly effortless,” his voice is “like chocolate,” and his vast and varied repertoire of both original and interpreted songs as “wholly idiomatic and authentic.” Brooks Williams is a triple-threat in the truest sense.
Since his earliest days playing the bars and clubs in New York and New England, to his more recent critically acclaimed concerts with Aaron Catlow or State of the Union across the UK, audiences are drawn to Williams’ restless drive to light the creative spark. As Fatea writes: “he shows no sign of resting back on past glories.”
Brooks’ songs are rich narratives about adventurers, motorcyclists, lovers, losers and ne’er-do-wells, but he also champions the work of new writers like Sierra Farrell and Molly Tuttle, for example. His arrangements are vivid and fresh, Shirley Collins’ “Sweet Greens And Blues” and Annette Henshaw’s “If You Want The Rainbow” spring to mind.
To top it off, his guitar playing is fearlessly and adventurously driven with thumping bass grooves, stinging lead lines and colourful chord voicings, three-parts from two hands and one guitar. It’s a wonder to behold and is often remarked on by audiences.
Brooks Williams has played a staggering number of venues and festivals throughout the world, including Cropredy, Shrewsbury, Cambridge, Newport, and Winnipeg, and has released four more than thirty recordings for labels like Green Linnet Records, Solid Air Records, Signature Sounds and Reveal.
"Diamond Days" is a bold collection of songs, recorded solo, just guitar and voice. From the power of story in “Palomino Gold” to the regrets of “Gone And Done It Now,” from the winter chill of “London Road” to the distant hope in “Ring Those Golden Bells,” the depth and breath of his music shines on.
Take advantage of our fantastic dining offer when you purchase the ‘Make a night of it’ ticket. This includes your event ticket along with two courses chosen from our seasonal menu in our fabulous 1864 restaurant. Dining before the event must be booked no later than 6.30pm. You will be contacted via email to confirm your reservation.
LUNAR CLUB EVENT ONLY TICKET - £18.00pp
MAKE A NIGHT OF IT TICKET (Dinner and event) - £47.00pp
Tickets non refundable
TICKET INCLUDES
Tickets include access to the Hotel & Lunar Club for the duration of the event. No food or drink is included in this ticket price, unless the “Make a Night Of It” Ticket is purchased. All tickets include VAT and booking fees. All tickets are e-tickets. No physical tickets will be issued unless requested as Gift Card purchase (Please see below). Once purchased we can not offer a refund.
ADD-ONS & MORE INFORMATION
ACCESIBILITY:
Please note this event will be taking place on the first floor in the Great hall. Unfortunately there is currently no lift access to this level. Please contact us for any special requirements or to discuss our location. Call 01377 256 231.
FOOD AVAILABLE:
RESTAURANT: Reservations for our Evening Fine Dining Restaurant can be made separately. See our Restaurant pages for more details.
DRINK AVAILABLE:
The hotel has three bars open on an event night. The Library Bar - our main cocktail bar, The Butlers Bar - our lounge bar, The Great Hall Bar - our club bar. See our Drink pages for more details on the full menus available.
HOTEL ACCOMODATION:
Bookings to stay with us for the evening of this event can be made separately. See our Suites pages for more details.
GIFT CARD TICKETS:
Gift cards can be arranged for this ticket. Our standard £3 additional administration and postage charge applies to gift card purchases, To gift this event to a friend or loved one please contact us to arrange. Call 01377 256 231.
PARKING, OVERNIGHT PARKING & TAXIS:
Parking is available in our woodland parking. Cars may be left overnight for a maximum of 24 hours or the period of your stay. All vehicles left overnight must be registered at reception. Our front desk can help with taxis, however as we are in a rural area we do recommend prior booking.
TERMS & REFUNDS
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If cancelled 14 days + this ticket may be exchanged for gift voucher or alternate tickets of the same value. If cancelled less than 14 days prior to event this is ticket is non-refundable - to the discretion of the venue. For details or to request a cancelation please call 01377 256 231.