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Jerikye Williams
July 8, 2023 @ 2:00 pm
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“Even Better than Johnny Cash at Singing Johnny Cash”
“Even better than Johnny Cash at singing Johnny Cash,” one patron said of Jerikye Williams, a young Wiradjuri musician who made his debut performance in Gunning at a special NAIDOC week concert in the Courtroom yesterday afternoon. While his appearance suggests Elvis Presley, he is so much more. His wide operatic vocal range, riveting stage presence, superb guitar playing and extensive repertoire are the makings of a future star performer.
Gunning Focus Group was delighted to host this genuinely excellent young musician. Although the audience was small, the enjoyment meter measured maximum. It was a highly satisfying concert for the audience, Jerikye and his roadie, Bailey. We all had a great time.
GFG thanks ULSC Deputy Mayor Mandy McDonald for supporting this NAIDOC week event.
GFG published the above review on Facebook after Jerikye’s concert. The following concert report by Mandy McDonald, was published in the Upper Lachlan Gazette on 12 July 2023.
On Saturday, 8th July in celebration of NAIDOC week, Jerikye Williams, a young Wiradjuri man from Cooma, took to the stage at Gunning Courthouse, presented by the Gunning Focus Group.
What an afternoon it was. Jerikye Williams is a rare and extraordinary talent. He has most incredible vocal range, a charismatic stage presence and fantastic musicianship. He more than did justice to his chosen repertoire of mainly 50’s and 60’s classics: Elvis, Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison to name a few.
At only 20 years old, this young man has a bright future. The audience loved him.