The Sam Williams Trio

Tampa, FL

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Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

The Sam Williams Trio is a Tampa-based group performing Americana covers and top 40 hits from the 1950s to the 1990s. With influences like Elvis Presley, Bryan Adams, Tom Petty, and The Ventures, their sound blends classic rock, vintage soul, and timeless melodies. Whether it’s a heartfelt ballad or a high-energy instrumental, the trio brings nostalgic charm and tight musicianship to every performance.


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Booking information

Price range: Contact for rates

Languages: English

Gig length: 90 - 240 minutes

What to expect

The Sam Williams Trio delivers a polished, professional performance every time — with a reputation for being on time, easy to work with, and musically outstanding. Blending [jazz/blues/soul/classical/pop – insert genre here] influences, the trio brings tasteful arrangements, tight grooves, and expressive musicianship to every stage.

Known for being worry-free to book and a joy to work with, the Sam Williams Trio is the ideal choice for clubs, corporate events, weddings, private parties, and festivals. Clients, venues, and fellow musicians all agree: these are musicians who show up prepared, play with heart, and handle every detail with professionalism.

About

Hailing from Tampa, Florida, the Sam Williams Trio delivers a powerful blend of old-school energy and seasoned musicianship, channeling the spirit of classic American music through every performance. With deep roots in surf, blues, rock, R&B, and vintage hits from the '50s to the '90s, the trio offers an electrifying tribute to the eras that defined rock 'n' roll—while injecting their own soul and swagger into every note.

Front-man Sam Williams leads the charge with searing guitar work and vocals steeped in grit and groove. On bass and harmonies, Don Butler brings a rich rhythmic foundation and vocal depth. Ritchie Davis, the band's wild card on drums and hijinx, drives the beat with infectious energy and a touch of mischief that keeps every show unforgettable.

Each member of the Sam Williams Trio is a longtime professional musician, and together, they’ve cultivated a chemistry that only years of experience can create. Their influences range from Stevie Ray Vaughan and Dick Dale to Van Halen, STP, Elvis, the Rolling Stones, and the deep roots of American blues—a sonic melting pot that defines their dynamic live performances.

Whether they're reviving surf rock anthems, sliding into soulful blues, or shaking the stage with rock classics, the Sam Williams Trio delivers an authentic, high-caliber experience that connects with audiences of all ages.

Perfect for festivals, private events, and music venues that want to keep the spirit of rock alive, this band is proof that great music doesn’t fade—it just gets better with time.

Additional booking notes

Full PA system for small to medium size venues. Additional equipment will be supplied as necessary.

Services offered

Past booked events

December 2025

20

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

5:00pm - 7:00pm

19

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

14

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

3:00pm - 6:00pm

06

Saturday

Drift inn

6:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Tuesday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

November 2025

30

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

5:00pm - 8:00pm

29

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

6:00pm - 8:30pm

28

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

26

Wednesday

BVM @ New World

8:00pm - 11:00pm

22

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

5:00pm - 7:00pm

15

Saturday

Pulp Paradise

All-day event

14

Friday

Brandon 4 sets

6:00pm - 11:30pm

09

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

3:00pm - 6:00pm

08

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

01

Saturday

BVM @ Grand Central

8:00pm - 11:00pm

October 2025

31

Friday

SWT HONY

6:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Friday

SWT Twisted Oak

5:00pm - 7:00pm

17

Friday

Bausers

6:00pm - 10:00pm

12

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

3:00pm - 6:00pm

11

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

04

Saturday

Drift inn

6:00pm - 10:00pm

03

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

September 2025

28

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

5:00pm - 9:00pm

26

Friday

MOKU Seaworld

All-day event (Sat)

22

Monday

TV appearance

8:00am - 10:30am

20

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

6:00pm - 8:30pm

19

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

6:00pm - 9:00pm

05

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

August 2025

31

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

5:00pm - 9:00pm

30

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

29

Friday

BVM @ Nest

8:00pm - 11:00pm

28

Thursday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

24

Sunday

Beer Shed

2:30pm - 6:30pm

23

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

17

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

12:30pm - 2:00pm

16

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

15

Friday

Drift inn

6:00pm - 10:00pm

10

Sunday

Sam Williams Solo

3:00pm - 6:00pm

09

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

6:00pm - 10:00pm

08

Friday

Sam Williams Solo

6:00pm - 10:00pm

07

Thursday

BVM

5:00pm - 8:00pm

06

Wednesday

Sam Williams Solo

12:30pm - 2:00pm

03

Sunday

SWT Spa Beach Bistro

5:00pm - 10:00pm

02

Saturday

Sam Williams Solo

7:00pm - 10:00pm

Set list

Set list 1
Miserlou
De do do da
Love her madly
Whiskey bent
So far away
Timebomb
Wicked game
Just Like Heaven
Cheap sunglasses
What’s so funny
Pipeline
Breakup song
Little wing

Set List 2
You Wreck Me
Your Love
Cocaine Blues
Thrill Is Gone
Walk, Don’t Run
Pride
Gotta Be Somebody’s Baby
All The Small Things
Slide
Surf rider
Interstate Love Song
Dead flowers
Sleepwalk

Set List 3
Scuttle Buttin
Finish What Ya Started
Run To You
Take It Easy
Ring Of Fire
The One I Love
Surrender
Talk Dirty To Me
Little Sister
Cocaine (Eric Clapton)
I’m A Believer
White Wedding
Crimson & Clover

Set List 4
Far From Any Road
Rnr All Nite
Pet Semetery
Rumble
Family Tradition
Let’s Go
Spell On You
Don’t Be Cruel
Runaway
Hysteria
Overkill
Apache
Hey Jealousy
Surfer girl instrumental

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