Hungry Williams Music & Discography

Joined together by a love of early swingin’ rock and roll, the Hungry Williams play music that puts a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Legendary Midwest drummer and leader John Carr has assembled a group of like-minded R&B gurus who deliver the goods. Lead singer Kelli Gonzalez belts it out of the park with sass and charm, while the rest of the core group including Mike Sieger on bass, Joe Vent on guitar, and Jack Stewart on keys make it jump all night long. With a sax section adding grease to the skillet, the Hungry Williams rock, swing, jump, and stroll at every show, making sure everyone takes some time to leave their worries behind and have some fun.

Our latest recordings

Let's Go!

Album

Both a good time record and a labor of love, here is a great cake...

I can say confidently that they are a Big Easy R&B band, regardless of their claims to be from Milwaukee!!

Mardi Gras Day

Single

This paean to the Crescent City’s premier event rides a jerky rock and roll rhythm, with, towards the end, hand-claps, ensemble backing vocals and especially some excellent horns all taking it out.

...with the smile out loud singing of Kelli Gonzalez...

Mambo Santa Mambo

Christmas EP

If you are like most of us, there is little new under the tree when it comes to Christmas music. Yet when something is done this well and in the spirit of fun, there is little humbug to be found.

Brand New Thing

Full length debut album

"This is one of those recordings that makes you feel good all over. Simply put, I’d have to describe it as a near perfect blues dance party…swinging blues and R&B that makes having a good time a sure bet."

"This record has the same effect as opening a dance floor after a year of confinement. It sparkles, it jumps, it celebrates.”

"This is music where no one can sit still … ‘Brand New Thing’ by The Hungry Williams is a must-have for all music lovers who love vintage jump blues, rock’n roll and swinging R&B.”

"Playing blues with a lively sax section and some cool barrelhouse piano, The Hungry Williams are primed to show you a good time, and Brand New Thing will make your toes tap and it’ll put a smile on your face.”

"With one foot in the Crescent City and one in early rock and roll, The Hungry Williams have made a thoroughly entertaining disc which anyone who has a love for the sounds of 50’s R&B will adore.”

"Superb! … a disc that’s a pleasure from start to finish. Reborn with a modern sound, all of these tunes find a new life.”