UPPER LAKE, Calif. – In the first of its 2014 “Concerts with Conversation” series, the Tallman Hotel in Upper Lake will host an informal concert by renowned singer and entertainer Andre Williams in the Meeting House next to the hotel at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25. 

“Andre Williams is well known throughout Lake County as the proprietor and occasional showstopper at Silk’s in Clearlake,” said Tallman owner Bernie Butcher. “It’s fabulous that he and his Sacramento based trio have agreed to come up and do a show for us at the Tallman.”

Andre Williams is a singer, songwriter and producer with an engaging personality who captivates audiences not only with his own material but with vivid impressions of his many vocal influences. These include the likes of Stevie Wonder, Lenny Williams, Peabo Bryson and The Whisperers.

Williams is currently pursuing his passion for the Big Band influences of Nat King Cole, Frank Sinatra, and Sammy Davis Jr. as he performs with “The Dean O Holics” (Rat Pack Tribute Band) in theaters all over the world.

A native of San Francisco, Williams was an accomplished drummer, singer and songwriter when, in 1991, he organized and managed the background vocalist group for MC Hammer and his “Too Legit To Quit” World Tour. He has since organized five world tours with Hammer and continues to perform as his lead vocalist.

Backing Williams at the Tallman event will be pianist John Wilder and percussionist Peter Philis.

Wilder has been performing worldwide since 1968 and both he and Philis have been fixtures on the Sacramento jazz scene for decades.

Subject to limited availability, concert tickets at $25 plus tax may be purchased by calling the Tallman Hotel at 707-275-2244, Extension 0.

More about Andre Williams can be found at http://drewill.com/ .