Willie DE

I’m very excited to announce that on May 25th I will be releasing the first single off of my upcoming debut album.  I will be releasing it in the form of a music video.  The video was directed, created, and edited by Richard Needham.  Big thanks to Richard–had an amazing time working with him.  Also, thanks to all the cast and crew who were involved….you made the video come alive!  And a special thank you to Clarence Green of Underground Shorts for his help on camera work and the good vibes he spread through the hours of shooting.

So please come back to the site to check it out!

Thanks for all the wonderful support. Can’t wait for you to hear it!

-Willie DE

Had the honor of sitting in with the North Mississippi Allstars at The Jefferson Theater (Charlottesville, VA) this past Sunday  (April 1, 2012)

A sneak peek of the shoot……..video coming soon

Photos by Sakeena Alkateeb

Recently played a house concert sponsored by elstudio.pro

Here is the Peter Green (Fleetwood Mac) classic made popular by Santana, “Black Magic Women”

At long last, my record is complete.  Recording, mixing, mastering, cd design/cover art are all finished.  Printing is underway.

I can’t wait for you all to hear it.  More news soon.

Willie DE Band will kick off the night!

Come celebrate Downbeat Project’s  new EP!

Get Tickets HERE

Wanted you all to know that the CD project is humming along. I couldn’t be more excited about the process and the way the material is developing/changing—as if it had a life of its own.

Now that I’m away at school, I’ve had to dramatically alter the timeline for the project. Hope to have all the songs recorded before snow hits Charlottesville and am looking to release the album some time in the spring.

Thank you again for your support. Oh and if anyone has friends in either Brooklyn or Manhattan, I hope you’ll tell them about my upcoming shows this weekend.

September 2nd – Roots Cafe – 8:15-9pm
September 2rd – Pianos – 8-10pm

-Willie DE

The Wave at Floydfest X on main stage (July 28-31) Photos by Rich Cox

Recently took some new shots with Jack Looney for my CD

My debut solo cd is moving steadily forward and if things continue to go smoothly all 12 songs should be recorded and mixed by the end of August.   Really excited to share these songs with you.

After Floydfest, I have a few upcoming shows in Charlottesville that I’m looking forward to:

• August 6^th- with Willie DE Trio-opening for Galen Curry at The Southern Café and Music Hall

Doors at 7:30pm Tickets $5 in advance (buy here) and $8 at the door

•  August 11^th- Para Coffee—I will be trading sets with J.J. von Briesen who’s recently returned from Sante Fe

7:30pm $5 admission

•  August 12^th-C-ville Coffee—blues/rock/folk with my good friend/neighbor Brad Bryant

7:30pm $5 admission

Also, if you have friends in New York please let them know about my shows at Roots Café (September 2^nd) and PIANOS (September 3^rd)

Thanks for all the wonderful support!

-Willie DE

Dear fans, friends, mentors, acquaintances, and friends to be:

As many of you may already know I have been working on my debut solo album this summer.  The amazing bluesman, Eli Cook, is producing the album.  Dave Stipe (Little Rhodie Productions) is engineering and mixing it.

We just did some recording at White Star Sound in Louisa, VA– a very pretty place. And I am heading back into the studio this coming week to do some more guitar work, vocal work, etc.

Thanks again for your help with this project.  More news to come.

Peace to you all,

Willie DE