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Ivy Room presents

SATURDAY APRIL 19TH

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DJ Williams Band

Collectivity

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8pm doors / 8:30pm show

$20.91 ADV / $23 Day of Show

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IVY ROOM | 21+

DJ Williams Band

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Named a "monster on stage" by Premier Guitar, who also described the six-stringer as "an inspiring and efficient and melodic soloist, with a warm sound and extraordinary technical proficiency," Williams' music crosses genres, melding seamlessly soul, rock and funk. He has carved a name for himself in the touring circuit as the lead guitarist for Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe (Denson is the Rolling Stones longtime saxophonist/tour member) and touring with his eclectic Richmond, VA, funk outfit, DJ Williams Projekt. His fleet-fingered playing has captured the hearts of music lovers across the globe, gracing both intimate small rock venues to large, prestigious music festivals spanning the US, Canada, and Europe.

DJ hs shared stages with music legends such as John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, George Clinton, John Oates, Warren Haynes, Ivan Neville, Big Daddy Kane, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, Soulive, Levon Helm, Slightly Stoopid, Robert Randolph, Slick Rick, George Clinton, and played guitar for world renowned comedian Hannibal Burress on Hannibal’s comedy tour. DJ Williams is a guitarist/singer-songwriter and producer that continues to leave an indelible mark on the music scene.

Collectivity

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Collectivity is a jazz/funk, psychedelic soul band originally formed in Shanghai, China and now based in the SF Bay Area. We're talking about blistering energy and genre blending from an ensemble of world class musicians with a focus on exploration through collective improvisation. Upbeat grooves, soulful guitar work and tight arrangements are things to expect from a collectivity show. They draw on influences from jazz/funk, gospel and psychedelic soul.

With their high energy stage performances, this band has recently opened for Larry Graham at Shanghai Arena, performed in Mongolia at Ulanchabo Stadium, toured in Europe, and headlining festivals across the States, and has been turning heads touring throughout Asia and the US.

In addition to the guitar wizardry of bandleader Ben Misterka, the level of musicianship in this band is off the charts. The two horn players have played with Etta James, Boz Scaggs and The New Mastersounds! Bassist Uriah Duffy is one of the most loved on the scene, working with everyone from Christina Aguilera, Whitesnake, Too Short, The Family Stone to name a few. Keys wizard Kevin Wong is one of the most in demand in the Bay and Tokyo. You may have seen James Small on the drums touring the world with Fantastic Negrito. We can't wait to witness firsthand why Collectivity is renowned across several continents.