- Tampa, FL
- Cover Band
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The Sam Williams Trio
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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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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