The beautiful Meg Myers and Jess Williamson captivate fans at Bardot Hollywood

The beautiful Meg Myers and Jess Williamson captivate fans at Bardot Hollywood
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
February 19, 2014

Being from Vegas, it was my first time turning up to School Night at Bardot, which apparently takes place every Monday. It definitely will not be my last.

After reviewing Jess Williamson’s debut album here at Grimy Goods a few weeks ago (click here for the album review), I had to check her out in person. Though I only got a brief taste of her due to playing a shortened set, I left that night with my live music fix fully satisfied.

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Introducing: Jess Williamson - gorgeous indie folk drenched in stirring tales of self-discovery

Introducing: Jess Williamson - gorgeous indie folk drenched in stirring tales of self-discovery
Mark E. Ortega
GrimyGoods.com
January 31, 2014


Austin native, Jess Williamson is a folk-rock singer/songwriter that is more folk than rock, not usually following the standard “verse-chorus-verse” structure. Upon hearing the first words from the lead track and opening single “Blood Song” from her newly released debut full-length Native State, I immediately thought of Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Meiko in terms of Williamson’s vocals. Williams perhaps has a bit more range than her L.A. counterpart. The separation between the two talented musicians begins with the lyrics and continues with the strummy guitar you’ve come to hear from acts like Mumford & Sons. Like Mumford and similar artists, you’ll hear your share of banjo and slide guitar, but Williamson somehow still manages to stand out from that genre.

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