“Lefty Williams is a Southern rock guitar god who happens to have only one hand” - Chris Parker
Lefty Williams
More than just a one-armed guitarist
Lefty Williams is an award-winning singer, songwriter, and guitarist whose electrifying original music fuses Southern rock, blues, funk, soul, and jazz into a sound all his own. Winner of the 2015 Georgia Music Award for Best Rock Male and a 2024 Danny Award recognizing his accomplishments as a musician with a disability, Lefty has earned respect for both his artistry and his extraordinary musicianship.
Born without a right hand, Lefty developed his own distinctive guitar-playing technique, transforming a physical challenge into a signature approach. But it’s his music that keeps audiences listening: gritty guitar tones, soulful vocals, memorable songwriting, and expressive solos that favor feel and melody over empty flash.
Vintage Guitar magazine praised his Snake Oil album, describing his Southern blues-rock as “rougher than the Allman Brothers’, smoother than Lynyrd Skynyrd’s, and at times a little jazzier than either.” The magazine also called him a “first-class front man.” Guitar Player’s Jude Gold likewise praised Lefty’s impact, noting that he “has built a bigger career with only one hand than most guitarists have with two.”
With roots in the rich tradition of Georgia rock and blues and a restless creative spirit, Lefty delivers live performances packed with heart, groove, and fire. Come for the guitar playing. Stay for the songs. Leave a fan.
“"Williams’ Southern blues-rock is rougher than the Allman Brothers’, smoother than Lynyrd Skynyd’s, and at times a little jazzier than either." "With a voice that sounds like a Dixie Steve Winwood, Lefty would be a first-class front man even if he didn’t play well enough to render his so-called handicap irrelevant. Maybe the only fault with Snake Oil and its memorable, smartly tailored songs (“On The Prowl” and “So I’ll Stand”) is that he doesn’t show off enough. The man’s got more chops than a Kansas City butcher. It’ll be great to hear him stretch out even further on the next disc."” - Rick Allen
“"I was knocked out by Lefty the first time I heard his music. I just knew that I had to seek him out and hear more of his stuff. He is a veritable triple threat on certainly guitar, but also as a soulful vocalist and clever songwriter. The fact that he is out there winning over fans one at a time with his nonstop touring schedule is definitely something that I can relate to.” ”
— Tinsley Ellis
“”Lefty’s sound is a compelling combination of honest, heartfelt lyrics and masterful rhythm and blues muscle."”
— John Keane (Producer/Engineer REM, Widespread Panic, The Indigo Girls)
“Listen more closely, though. Although Jason “Lefty” Williams knows his way around big–bad–blooz riffery, and can shred your soul with his guitar, he’s got serious rock ‘n’ roll chops.” - Bill DeYoung
“The Lefty Williams Band spotlights scorching guitar, soulful lyrics, and wistful keyboard ” - J. Evan Wade
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