Location: Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub, 2708 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816
Date: Oct 12, 2025 · 7pm
Jason D Williams, Harlows, Sacramento, CA
After many years of being recognized for his uncompromising approach to performing country and rock ‘n’ roll songs written by others, Williams has introduced a new facet to his artistry: songwriting.
The rock ‘n’ roll legacy of Memphis holds significant importance in Williams’ life. He recorded for RCA and Sun Records during the 1980s and ’90s, and made a return to recording in 2010, maintaining a consistent presence since then.
At the age of 16, Williams departed from his small hometown of El Dorado, Arkansas, to perform with LaBeef, who had established a base in northeast Massachusetts.
Williams, who occasionally collaborated with LaBeef until his passing in 2021, embarked on a solo career in the late 1980s and found a regular venue at Mallards in the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. A snowstorm left him stranded just steps from the Peabody door, where he quickly garnered a following, and the rest, as they say, is history.
After several years, he departed following a contract with RCA, which released his debut album, “Tore Up.” He remained on tour after Sun Records launched “Wild” in 1993. “Don’t Get None Onya’,” released in 2004, showcased the strength of his fusion of honky-tonk country and Memphis rock ‘n’ roll, marking the inception of his own label. Subsequent albums, “Rockin,” “Killer Instincts,” and “Recycled,” followed, with his latest album currently in development.
Williams performed all of the hand shots for the film “Great Balls of Fire,” featuring a young Dennis Quaid, and was also highlighted in “The War Room,” which documented Bill Clinton’s campaign for the presidency. He has made numerous television appearances and participated in various shows on MTV, VH1, and CMT.
A dynamic performer on stage, Jason attributes his influences, including Jerry Lee Lewis, Moon Mullican, Memphis Slim, and Al Jolson, for shaping his extensive repertoire and seemingly boundless energy. “I’ve always embraced the comparisons; my influences were among the greatest entertainers ever to grace the stage.” Jason continues to tour, performing over 160 shows each year.
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