BEAR WILLIAMS BAND

 

The Bear Williams Band (GVR Records) is a High Energy Original Contemporary Blues Group consisting of five musicians and three background singers.

The group's music is a refreshing cross between Chicago Blues meshed with Country and Rock.

Chicago Native Bear Williams aka (Larry Kimpel) fronts the group as it's Lead Singer, Songwriter, Bass Player and Producer. Bear's professional credentials in the music industry are extensive. In addition to fronting BWB, Bear is the Bass Player and Musical Director for the Platinum selling R&B group Frankie Beverly and Maze. The Bear Williams Band has captivated audiences at the Chicago Blues Fest, Buddy Guy's Legends, Navy Pier, Rosa's Lounge, Evanston Rock's, and B.L.U.E.S. on Halsted. Bear's latest CD is titled "Blues Rebel" on GVR Records. Learn more about Bear and experience the music @

More info: 

http://www.BearWilliamsMusic.com/

THE BAND

CHRIS WINTERS

// lead guitar & vocal

Chris makes his guitar sing! He also makes one hell of a pot of the spicy stuff, and so we call him... "Chili". Chris also teaches guitar at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago.

ALTON SMITH

// keyboards & vocal

Practically a keyboard player since birth, Alton is Ensemble instructor, and Piano teacher at Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago. He also performs with many groups around the city.

BEAR WILLIAMS

// bass & lead vocal

Founded in Chicago in 2017, Bear Williams Band is led by the longtime bass player and musical director of the Platinum-Selling R&B Band, “Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly”. Bear spent many years working in the recording studios in Chicago & Los Angeles. He's played on over 400 CDs and his body of work is recognized and admired the world over.

CHUCK LACY

// drums & vocal

Chuck studied music at Columbia College and Concordia University in Chicago. He is constantly in demand, both as a drummer and engineer.

BILL BRICKEY

// guitar & vocal

Besides being a great guitarist, Bill is Founder and CEO of ShooBooty Studios, which is an Interdisciplinary Arts and Entertainment Company based in Chicago.