Meet the Band

MURRAY WILLIAMS

Born and raised on the farmlands of rural Ontario, Murray Williams is quickly making a mark on the country music scene worldwide. In 2006, he released his debut single titled “Thank a Farmer”, which granted him a Top 10 hit on European Radio as well as considerable play continent-wide over North America. Murray is surely taking the country music scene by storm with his new album release “Goin' Nowhere Fast”. The title of this bombshell album in no way represents Murray’s status in country music. In fact, this emerging artist has been going full speed ahead and has yet to look back. Murray recently released his heart touching ballad “Daddy’s Little Girl” to select stations throughout the world and has received nothing but spectacular response. Keep your ears open for this powerful, heartfelt song as it will surely reach a radio station near you in no time at all. This brand new album has all it takes and more to bring Murray to the very top of the industry. Stay tuned!

ROD WILLIAMS

Rodney Williams (Drums) has worked for a number of artists in the studio and on the stage. He brings that high energy sound to every song that he plays
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PAUL ATKINSON

Paul Atkinson (Lead Guitar/Violin/Mandolin/Vocals) Diversity is Paul's middle name. He is fluent on every instrument he plays, even the ones he doesn't play. Paul's guitar work and vocals are inviting to all audiences. His fiddle and mandolin demonstrations leave the crowd begging for more. The southern rock and fushion flavoured songwriting talents and musical arrangements Paul has brought to the band are reasons for the band presenting such a high caliber of music. Paul has been a demanded player by many bands in the past, working with tribute shows for Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Alan Jackson, George Jones, Reba McIntyre, 50's/60's/70's Rock tributes, Elvis, at all types of venues. Paul's ability to play any style of music well has afforded him many opportunities with numerous artists, including Northern Bluegrass band tours, and studio jobs and recording projects for all types of music, either playing an instrument or singing backup vocals. Past bands include Northern Kross, The Atkinson Brothers Band, Earl Sault and The Bluegrass Gospelaires, Jean Cameron & High Ground, The Hits Tribute Tour, and also numerous other bands he has performed in as a fill-in musician. Paul currently works as a music instructor for guitar, violin, mandolin, banjo and bass lessons and enjoys working in his own private recording studio.

BRENDA ATKINSON

Brenda Atkinson (Keyboards/Vocals) During the early to late 1980's Brenda worked with gospel bands Homeward Bound & The Proverbs, sharing the stage with many gospel artists throughout Canada and the United States. Awards include 1983 - C.G.M.A.'s voted runner-up Top Female Group in Canada "Homeward Bound" (keyboards & vocals); 1985 and 1986 - C.G.M.A.'s voted Top Mixed Group in Canada "The Proverbs" . The early 1990's were spent travelling with country bands Jean Cameron & High Ground and Shady Grove, both from Western Ontario. Brenda, along with husband Paul started freelancing as a duo in the 1990's, performing several shows with tribute bands, such as Garth Brooks, Reba McIntyre, Alan Jackson, Willie Nelson, Patsy Cline etc., Brenda has worked for several years in many music-related jobs, such as: recording studio back-up vocalist & keyboardist, freelance keyboards/vocals for various bands, elementary school music teacher and private teacher for piano/vocal lessons.