Release: MEG WILLIAMS -TAKE ME AS I AM

• MEG WILLIAMS -TAKE ME AS I AM THE MUSCLE SHOALS SESSIONS
• LABEL: NOLA BLUE RECORDS
  RELEASE DATE: APRIL 19, 2019

I was captivated from the first Meg Williams video I saw. Just as kind and genuine as
she appears, Meg also takes the stage by storm with an intensity that can't be missed.
That intensity extends to her work habits, ethics and professionalism and I couldn't be
more pleased to welcome her to the label." Sallie Bengtson, Nola Blue


Originally from the Finger Lakes of NY State, singer/songwriter/guitarist Meg Williams (now
based in Nashville), has signed with Nola Blue Records for her debut full-length album, “Take Me
As I Am: The Muscle Shoals Sessions.” Her 2017 EP, “Maybe Someday,” opened many doors for
Williams, including the chance to compete in the 2019 International Blues Challenge (Memphis,
TN), representing the Kentucky Blues Society, and become the house band director for the
Women In Blues Showcase.

Williams, who draws instant comparisons to Susan Tedeschi and Bonnie Raitt, was obviously
inspired during her sessions at FAME Recording Studios to take full advantage of the aesthetic of
the space that gave birth to 100’s of hit records and is home to the world-renowned Swampers
rhythm section, and its formula for rocking soul and R&B.
The sessions, produced by Meg and engineered by John Gifford Ill, has Williams backed by an allstar rhythm section including Will McFarlane on guitar, Bob Wray on bass, Clayton Ivey on keys
and Justin Holder on drums. Also appearing are Dan Wecht on guitar/slide guitar and Sara
Rogers on background vocals. The album is a collection of 12 original songs, penned by Williams
alone or in collaboration with Nashville-based songwriters Claire Kelly, Scott Barrier, Chase
Walker, Terry Goose Downing, and Jenny Teator, that includes new versions of ‘l Feel A
Heartache Coming’ and ‘Little Bit Of The Devil’ from the EP.

The bump and grind blues ‘Come On Over To Me’ kicks open the set with greasy slide guitar and
alluring vocals from Williams. But don’t be confused, this isn’t a soft-sell record as Williams dons
her Gibson for the country-fired riff rocker ‘Tell Everybody,’ shouting out the chorus before
throwing down hot lead guitar on the heavy-duty funk burner ‘Shame.’ The tale of a wild woman,
‘Little Bit Of The Devil,’ is revved up and refined into a tighter narrative showcasing the tasty
chops of the rhythm section. Fellow Nashville transplant Chase Walker co-wrote the tome of hard
luck and trouble ’Played By The Blues,’ a fine update of a familiar theme. While singer-songwriter
Claire Kelly helped her write the optimistic love song ‘Sometimes I Need You Too’ that ramps up
to a great jamming Allman Brothers vibe.

The title track is Williams declaration that she is in this for the long haul, and will be true to
herself, as she sings about life, love and the choice to compete in the ruthless world of the music
business. Some fine Hammond B3 from Clayton Ivey sweetens the easy groove of ‘What About
Me?’ and the dynamic rocker ‘Can’t Keep Waiting On You,’ has a slow-burning intensity, while the
full-blown soul rock blaster ‘I Feel A Heartache Coming,’ lets loose all the fury of Williams and the
crew. Williams plays the femme fatale for the slinky ‘Make A Move’ and the album closes with a

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Booking: Meg Williams, megwilliamsmusic@gmail.com, 607.661.3567
Label: Sallie Bengtson, Nola Blue Records, sallie@nola-blue.com, 717.341.5172
 Publicist & Radio: Betsie Brown, Blind Raccoon, betsie@blindraccoon.com, 901.268.6065