Gee! William

I am a solo performer providing live music with custom backing tracks mixed in my home studio, where I meticulously recreate the original song, for live Gee! William performances. The result is a live band sound, but at a solo musician price.

My mantra in song selection is "Songs You Know - Sing Along With - Dance To". Meaning, I choose songs that are orientated in engaging the audience through dance and singing along and playing songs that are familiar to audiences.

My sets flow well in terms of Beat Per Minute (BPM) and the key of the song. That is to say, the BMP and song keys rise and fall to create two or three different peaks each set, allowing the audience to engage and then refresh themselves. I cater to the energy of the room and change things up if need be.

In a three set show (including two 20-minute breaks), I typically play around 45 - 50 songs. I also have an additional 25 - 30 songs I rotate in my live music sets. These additional songs include Alternative, Blues, Country, and Slow songs. I also am prepared with a few "Special Occasion" songs, such as Happy Birthday & Christmas / New Years Eve songs. I also take requests for a specific song you would like to hear at your event - I need about 2-weeks notice to mix and rehearse requests (if they are in my vocal range and character of the rest of my sets).

I mix everything from the stage via a Bluetooth connection to my PA - meaning I can respond instantly to concerns about volume levels. In general, I try to set the volume to a point where audience members can still talk while seated but "feel the groove" when dancing.

My PA system and lighting are compact. and set up can take as few as 45-minutes (including a sound check).

One Man That Sounds Like a Whole Band!
I take pride in putting on great shows & have over 90 songs in my repertoire. Genres include rock, pop, soul, blues & country. I use custom backing tracks during my live performances, where I sing and play guitar along with the track. That way audiences get the feel of an entire band playing their favorite songs. Set up for a show generally takes 45-minutes or less (including sound check). One hour is preferred. I mix the sound right from the stage! Generally, I travel with my own PA but can use a "house" PA if requested. I require two XLR (mic) cable inputs and one ¼" unbalanced (guitar) input, and someone to mix the sound to utilize your house PA. I prefer to have a 5ft. by 5ft. space to perform on. I can accommodate smaller performance spaces with advance notice.

A Little About Gee! William
I am based out of Milwaukee, WI and have been a professional musician for over 40 years. My experiences include rock and pop bands, blues bands, country bands, bands that record and play their own music, and worship music. The idea of using backing trax actually began when I worked as a Worship Leader at a smaller church. There were some singers in the congregation, but few musicians who were available for a commitment to play live worship music. So, I started recording my own backing tracks so the singers and I could deliver authentic contemporary worship, despite the lack of personnel. This proved very successful, and in 2019 I began mixing songs for Gee! William. I have been providing music in clubs, bars, and private events since then, and love bringing music to folks at a reasonable price!

Generally, I travel with my own PA and light show but can use a "house" PA if requested. I require two XLR (mic) cable inputs and one ¼" unbalanced (guitar) input, and someone to mix the sound to utilize your house PA.

I prefer to have a 5ft. by 5ft. space to perform on. I can accommodate smaller performance spaces with advance notice.

I require one dedicated 20 amp GROUNDED electrical outlet (e.g. 3-prong) for use during the show. The outlet should not share power with neon or florescent lighting.

If the event is to be outdoors, I also require a flat level surface protected from the elements with close proximity to the electrical outlet. I can provide a 13' X 13" Pop-Up Canopy for an additional $35.00

Due to safety concerns, I cannot play on grass or other surface that will pass electricity directly to the earth. If the elements threaten my safety, health, or equipment, I reserve the right to suspend the performance until the threat is resolved.

I also cannot play using a portable gasoline powered generator.