This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

Appalachian and Mississippi Blues
Adelaide Fringe 2026

A History of Appalachian and Mississippi Blues

Join the multi-award winning Cal Williams Jr Trio for an exciting musical journey through the blues songs of the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi Delta. "These guys are the real deal ★★★★★"

“Cal Williams Jr delivers an exquisite musical experience ★★★★★”- InReview

“Cal Williams Jr’s folk influence and wonderfully layered, textured vocals give a haunting ethereal quality. Intricate finger-picking and intense fretwork  ★★★★★” - InReview

“Cal Williams Jr’s musical knowledge, combined with his almost inhuman talent, means that he has more than enough to keep an audience very, very happy” - GlamAdelaide

Presented by: Cal Williams Jr

“Cal Williams Jr is musically a phenomenon. His unique, impeccable guitar style and singing are exceptional. From the first quick fingerpicking, Williams’ sublime guitar style is striking, with his voice sounding high and heavenly." - Rootstime Magazine, Belgium Multi-award winning Blues singer/songwriter, Cal Williams Jr, combines the gentle fingerpicking of British Folk with the raw intensity of Delta Slide Blues to create a sound that is both intricate and powerful. Blues Blast Magazine, USA, said “Cal Williams Jr’s guitar work is impeccable under his gorgeous voice.
Music • Blues
South Australia • World Premiere
 
Previous Award Winner

Suitability & warnings

Content rating: G
Family friendly: Yes

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
Suitable for audiences who may not have a comprehensive understanding of the English language

Presenter

Presented by: Cal Williams Jr

“Cal Williams Jr is musically a phenomenon. His unique, impeccable guitar style and singing are exceptional. From the first quick fingerpicking, Williams’ sublime guitar style is striking, with his voice sounding high and heavenly." - Rootstime Magazine, Belgium Multi-award winning Blues singer/songwriter, Cal Williams Jr, combines the gentle fingerpicking of British Folk with the raw intensity of Delta Slide Blues to create a sound that is both intricate and powerful. Blues Blast Magazine, USA, said “Cal Williams Jr’s guitar work is impeccable under his gorgeous voice.