General Music
holiday shows
Holiday Shows * New 2025 Shows * Songwriting Retreats
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Dar's Almost New Year's shows with very special guest Gail Ann Dorsey December 27 Stone Mountain Arts Center - Brownfield, ME Tickets ## December 28 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA Tickets ## December 29 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA. Tickets ## December 30 Bell House - Brooklyn, NY Tickets ## 2025! ! January 9 Lake Placid Center for [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The FESTIVAL IS SOLD OUT but you can still join Dar and some of the other artists on Sunday morning for a pond and park cleanup event. Sign up at this link to register for the SUNDAY CLEANUP The River Roads Festival is presented in partnership with the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) who coordinate the annual Source to Sea Cleanup, one of the nation’s largest river cleanups. The proceeds from ticket sales will help CRC prevent pollution, engage communities in research and advocacy, [...] read more
South, West, North and East Tour Updates Fall 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Hello Friends! Dar will be chasing peak foliage as she heads South this week, followed by an exciting week on the west coast! Heading back for a mid-Atlantic run with a quick stop in Montreal, she takes a few weeks off then finishes up 2022, playing three shows between XMAS and NYE with VERY special guest and friend Beth Nielsen Chapman. Book Tour Fall in its final laps! The book has done really well, getting great reviews from young and old, new and seasoned songwriters alike! Thank you for spreading the word! [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
PRE-ORDER NOW
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, October 29, 2021
I’ll Meet You Here Livestream Event - Live from the Road Friday, October 29th 9:45pm EDT * 8:45pm CDT * 7:45pm MDT * 6:45pm PDT Watch LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Twitch Join Dar Williams, cellist/guitarist/vocalist Ward Williams, and keyboardist/vocalist Bryn Roberts to experience the I’ll Meet You Here tour from the comfort of your home. If you are immunocompromised, or caring for someone who is, you might not be able to come out to a live venue for the shows. [...] read more
Cover
New Single "Time Be My Friend" out this week.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
New SINGLE drops this week! ! Pre-Save and Pre-add the single and upcoming album on Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer to your music library! Time, Be My Friend: https://darwilliams. lnk. to/TimeBeMyFriend I’ll Meet You Here: [...] read more
The Today and Every Day Challenge
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Individual Call to Action Watch the video on YouTube For every piece of bad news we hear about how we’re “consuming Earth’s life-support systems”, as acclaimed scientist John Liu puts it, there is an amazing array of solutions, from ancient farming wisdom to modern smart grid technology that is emerging all the time. And it’s not just theoretical. People everywhere are going hands-on with their contributions to conservation, efficiency, and renewable energies. They do it with enthusiasm, and [...] read more
Today and Everyday
Friday, August 20, 2021
Second Single and Music Video from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. Music and Lyrics by Dar Williams Video by Antje Duvekot Listen to the single and all Dar's music on Spotify, Apple Music and all your other favorite streaming services [...] read more
Cover
You Give It All Away
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
First single from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. [...] read more
“I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st.
Friday, June 11, 2021
Fall Trio Tour! Thur September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Fri October 1 Brownfield , ME Stone Mountain Arts Center Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project ** Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tues October 5 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom ** Thu October 7 New York City Symphony Space ** Fri October 8 Ithaca, NY Hangar Theatre ** Sat October 9 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894 ** Sun October 10 State College, PA The State Theatre ** Tues October 12 [...] read more
Live streamed show - Thursday December 10, 7:00 pm EST
Monday, December 7, 2020
Thursday December 10, 7pm Live streamed show on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch with Special Guests Melissa Ferrick, Jonatha Brooke and Jim Infantino Oh, The Stories We Can Tell! Boston in the early nineties: we were all there, playing in tiny clubs with squeaky chairs, making our way in the Boston music scene, looking for our names in the small font Boston Phoenix concert announcements, and finding our friends at open mics where the tables would empty as soon as people saw us [...] read more
Guest appearances on cool shows!
Friday, November 6, 2020
November 8th at 8pm This Sunday Dar will be the Special Guest on TIME OUT (streaming event), an intimate evening of legendary songwriters in the round, sharing the stories behind the songs performed like you've never heard them before. Time Out: Legends Series features Grammy Award Winner Don Henry, lyrical storytelling master Dar Williams, and Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter Kim Richey. Hosted by The Accidentals- Sav Buist and Katie Larson. Join us in the virtual space and get to know the legendary songwriters behind the hits. Tickets are available via [...] read more
PRIVATE online concerts, serenades and NEWLY added private songwriting sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
New offering at TOPEKA! - Private Songwriting Sessions. In addition to the already offered Serenades and Private concerts we have just added the often requested private songwriting sessions. Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you could have Dar Williams sing a private online concert for you and some friends. Maybe help create the set list? Chat online after having her sing your favorite song? Work with you to make [...] read more
MGC
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, October 22, 2020
It's been 10 years since I put out my retrospective, Many Great Companions. A lot has changed Now I have Many, MANY Great Companions, some of whom I am honored to be bringing on my livestream show on 10/22. We hope you'll curl up under your favorite chilly Autumn night blanket and join our friendly gathering Appearances by: * Shawn Mullins * The Nields * Heather Maloney * Bryn Roberts [...] read more
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The DEDICATED Concert with Dar Williams - Feeling a little distant from the one or ones you love? Want to show some love to the pod-mate by your side? Dedicate a Dar song and virtually step on stage. Here is how it will work: Ten songs will be chosen from the dedications. We will give up to six people the opportunity to join Dar live during the show and read their dedications. Other dedications will be read by Dar and scrolled on the ticker during the show. Go to [...] read more
show on the road
Podcast - The Bluegrass Situation hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Podcast Alert! Great podcast hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin. . . . conversation with revered singing songstress and deeply wise wordsmith, Dar Williams. [...] read more
DVR Alert
Saturday, August 24, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 at 9pm ET/PT Dar's song "Beauty of the Rain" will be featured in a key segment in the season premiere of Showtime's The Affair. [...] read more
TODAY - Live on Paste Studio
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
ALERT - Today August 13, Dar will be live at Paste Studio at 12:00pm est. Tune In! [...] read more
The Art of Protest: June 13-22, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Artists and scholars have long been at the forefront of protest movements in the United States and around the world. Whether by direct action or through their work, they have been instrumental in calling out injustice, fighting for the rights of marginalized groups, and drawing attention to problems both local and global in scale. It has become increasingly urgent for artists to generate creative responses in these fraught political times. Sarah Lawrence College and the Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities will host an intensive workshop for artists and scholars to develop their own practice [...] read more
HUDSON VALLEY VOTES - October 20th at UPAC
Monday, September 17, 2018
With the crucial mid-term elections nearly upon us on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens has banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism. Dar will perform with other artists at HUDSON VALLEY VOTES on Saturday, October 20th at UPAC. The line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors performing include: Aaron Dessner of The National, Natalie Merchant, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials will [...] read more
Keynote Speaker at NERFA 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
From NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). . . We are proud to announce that singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams , who was a showcase artist at the very first NERFA conference, will be our keynote speaker this year. [...] read more
Rebroadcast!!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Dar Williams Guest DJ ! Bridge, SiriusXM 32 8/19 @ 10 pm ET/7 pm PT Rebroadcasts: 8/20, 6 PM ET on The Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/21, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT & 6 PM ET/3 PM PT (feature only) on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/23, 8 AM ET/5 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/24, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only); 8/25, 10 AM ET/7 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only). [...] read more
SiriusXM Radio
Friday, February 9, 2018
Exciting news. . . Dar's inview with SiriusXM radio about "What I Found in a Thousand Towns" is about to broadcast. First airing is Sunday Feb 11 The Village Folk Show” on The Bridge, SiriusXM ch32 and on the SiriusXM App @ 10 PM to 2 AM PT/ 7 PM to 11 PM PT. This show will rebroadcast on SiriusXM The Village ch741 online in the USA and Canada all week ( 6x) Feb 12 Mon [...] read more
New Interview in Chronogram magazine
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
For the past two decades, singer/songwriter Dar Williams has toured the farthest reaches of the country. Along the way she noticed something: Some towns seemed to have perfect chemistry—great community events, thriving small businesses, and connected residents. Others lacked the X factor of prosperity and connectivity, and it showed. Williams set out to find out why, and What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities—One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, & Coffee Shop at a Time (Basic [...] read more
CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN FP ROSE AT THE HOWLAND CENTER IN BEACON, NY ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 8PM!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Howland Center presents Dar Williams, Jonathan Rose in forum on Beacon's future BEACON -- Two speakers, Dar Williams and Jonathan F. P. Rose, will keynote a community conversation at 8 p. m. Sept. 19 titled "Beacon: the City We Love; the City We Want to See," at the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. The event is free, but seating is limited and advance reservations through Brown Paper Tickets are recommended. This is a special book-signing event and forum with two authors who have published works on the well-being and [...] read more
General Music
photo by Carly Rae
Signed to Righteous Babe Records
Friday, April 18, 2025
From Righteous Babe Records. . . . Join us in welcoming Dar Williams to the Righteous Babe family! Dar’s history with [...] read more
holiday shows
Holiday Shows * New 2025 Shows * Songwriting Retreats
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Dar's Almost New Year's shows with very special guest Gail Ann Dorsey December 27 Stone Mountain Arts Center - Brownfield, ME Tickets ## December 28 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA Tickets ## December 29 City Winery Boston - Boston, MA. Tickets ## December 30 Bell House - Brooklyn, NY Tickets ## 2025! ! January 9 Lake Placid Center for [...] read more
River Roads Festival
River Roads Festival
Saturday, April 22, 2023
The FESTIVAL IS SOLD OUT but you can still join Dar and some of the other artists on Sunday morning for a pond and park cleanup event. Sign up at this link to register for the SUNDAY CLEANUP The River Roads Festival is presented in partnership with the Connecticut River Conservancy (CRC) who coordinate the annual Source to Sea Cleanup, one of the nation’s largest river cleanups. The proceeds from ticket sales will help CRC prevent pollution, engage communities in research and advocacy, [...] read more
South, West, North and East Tour Updates Fall 2022
Friday, October 28, 2022
Hello Friends! Dar will be chasing peak foliage as she heads South this week, followed by an exciting week on the west coast! Heading back for a mid-Atlantic run with a quick stop in Montreal, she takes a few weeks off then finishes up 2022, playing three shows between XMAS and NYE with VERY special guest and friend Beth Nielsen Chapman. Book Tour Fall in its final laps! The book has done really well, getting great reviews from young and old, new and seasoned songwriters alike! Thank you for spreading the word! [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Dar's new songwriting book . . . OUT TODAY! W hat they are saying. . . . "The wisdom and the lessons she shares will illuminate not only the world of songwriters but anyone who seeks the sustenance of a creative life and practice. " Mary Chapin Carpenter - Grammy winninng songwriter “Everything Dar Williams writes is inspired and generous, including this book! What a thrill to look under the hood of her songwriting process, understand how some of her iconic songs came to be, and feel [...] read more
PRE-ORDER NOW
Thursday, July 28, 2022
Friday, October 29, 2021
I’ll Meet You Here Livestream Event - Live from the Road Friday, October 29th 9:45pm EDT * 8:45pm CDT * 7:45pm MDT * 6:45pm PDT Watch LIVE on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter & Twitch Join Dar Williams, cellist/guitarist/vocalist Ward Williams, and keyboardist/vocalist Bryn Roberts to experience the I’ll Meet You Here tour from the comfort of your home. If you are immunocompromised, or caring for someone who is, you might not be able to come out to a live venue for the shows. [...] read more
Cover
New Single "Time Be My Friend" out this week.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
New SINGLE drops this week! ! Pre-Save and Pre-add the single and upcoming album on Spotify/Apple Music/Deezer to your music library! Time, Be My Friend: https://darwilliams. lnk. to/TimeBeMyFriend I’ll Meet You Here: [...] read more
The Today and Every Day Challenge
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
An Individual Call to Action Watch the video on YouTube For every piece of bad news we hear about how we’re “consuming Earth’s life-support systems”, as acclaimed scientist John Liu puts it, there is an amazing array of solutions, from ancient farming wisdom to modern smart grid technology that is emerging all the time. And it’s not just theoretical. People everywhere are going hands-on with their contributions to conservation, efficiency, and renewable energies. They do it with enthusiasm, and [...] read more
Today and Everyday
Friday, August 20, 2021
Second Single and Music Video from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. Music and Lyrics by Dar Williams Video by Antje Duvekot Listen to the single and all Dar's music on Spotify, Apple Music and all your other favorite streaming services [...] read more
Cover
You Give It All Away
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
First single from the upcoming Album “I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st. [...] read more
“I’ll Meet You Here” on Renew Records/BMG coming Oct 1st.
Friday, June 11, 2021
Fall Trio Tour! Thur September 30 Fall River, MA Narrows Center For The Arts ** Fri October 1 Brownfield , ME Stone Mountain Arts Center Sat October 2 Putney, VT Next Stage Arts Project ** Sun October 3 Natick, MA Center For Arts In Natick** Tues October 5 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom ** Thu October 7 New York City Symphony Space ** Fri October 8 Ithaca, NY Hangar Theatre ** Sat October 9 Sellersville, PA Sellersville Theater 1894 ** Sun October 10 State College, PA The State Theatre ** Tues October 12 [...] read more
Live streamed show - Thursday December 10, 7:00 pm EST
Monday, December 7, 2020
Thursday December 10, 7pm Live streamed show on Facebook, YouTube and Twitch with Special Guests Melissa Ferrick, Jonatha Brooke and Jim Infantino Oh, The Stories We Can Tell! Boston in the early nineties: we were all there, playing in tiny clubs with squeaky chairs, making our way in the Boston music scene, looking for our names in the small font Boston Phoenix concert announcements, and finding our friends at open mics where the tables would empty as soon as people saw us [...] read more
Guest appearances on cool shows!
Friday, November 6, 2020
November 8th at 8pm This Sunday Dar will be the Special Guest on TIME OUT (streaming event), an intimate evening of legendary songwriters in the round, sharing the stories behind the songs performed like you've never heard them before. Time Out: Legends Series features Grammy Award Winner Don Henry, lyrical storytelling master Dar Williams, and Grammy Nominated singer-songwriter Kim Richey. Hosted by The Accidentals- Sav Buist and Katie Larson. Join us in the virtual space and get to know the legendary songwriters behind the hits. Tickets are available via [...] read more
PRIVATE online concerts, serenades and NEWLY added private songwriting sessions
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
New offering at TOPEKA! - Private Songwriting Sessions. In addition to the already offered Serenades and Private concerts we have just added the often requested private songwriting sessions. Have you ever thought how nice it would be if you could have Dar Williams sing a private online concert for you and some friends. Maybe help create the set list? Chat online after having her sing your favorite song? Work with you to make [...] read more
MGC
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, October 22, 2020
It's been 10 years since I put out my retrospective, Many Great Companions. A lot has changed Now I have Many, MANY Great Companions, some of whom I am honored to be bringing on my livestream show on 10/22. We hope you'll curl up under your favorite chilly Autumn night blanket and join our friendly gathering Appearances by: * Shawn Mullins * The Nields * Heather Maloney * Bryn Roberts [...] read more
Live Streamed Concert
Thursday, September 10, 2020
The DEDICATED Concert with Dar Williams - Feeling a little distant from the one or ones you love? Want to show some love to the pod-mate by your side? Dedicate a Dar song and virtually step on stage. Here is how it will work: Ten songs will be chosen from the dedications. We will give up to six people the opportunity to join Dar live during the show and read their dedications. Other dedications will be read by Dar and scrolled on the ticker during the show. Go to [...] read more
show on the road
Podcast - The Bluegrass Situation hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Podcast Alert! Great podcast hosted by The Dustbowl Revival's Zach Lupetin. . . . conversation with revered singing songstress and deeply wise wordsmith, Dar Williams. [...] read more
DVR Alert
Saturday, August 24, 2019
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 at 9pm ET/PT Dar's song "Beauty of the Rain" will be featured in a key segment in the season premiere of Showtime's The Affair. [...] read more
TODAY - Live on Paste Studio
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
ALERT - Today August 13, Dar will be live at Paste Studio at 12:00pm est. Tune In! [...] read more
The Art of Protest: June 13-22, 2019
Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Artists and scholars have long been at the forefront of protest movements in the United States and around the world. Whether by direct action or through their work, they have been instrumental in calling out injustice, fighting for the rights of marginalized groups, and drawing attention to problems both local and global in scale. It has become increasingly urgent for artists to generate creative responses in these fraught political times. Sarah Lawrence College and the Mayapple Center for the Arts and Humanities will host an intensive workshop for artists and scholars to develop their own practice [...] read more
HUDSON VALLEY VOTES - October 20th at UPAC
Monday, September 17, 2018
With the crucial mid-term elections nearly upon us on November 6th, a group of concerned citizens has banded together with local and nationally recognized artists to present an evening of music, performance and activism. Dar will perform with other artists at HUDSON VALLEY VOTES on Saturday, October 20th at UPAC. The line-up of Hudson Valley based musicians and actors performing include: Aaron Dessner of The National, Natalie Merchant, actress and filmmaker Mary Stuart Masterson, actors Paul Rudd and Lili Taylor, activist and author Eve Ensler and many more. Progressive Democratic candidates and elected officials will [...] read more
Keynote Speaker at NERFA 2018
Tuesday, August 21, 2018
From NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance). . . We are proud to announce that singer-songwriter and author Dar Williams , who was a showcase artist at the very first NERFA conference, will be our keynote speaker this year. [...] read more
Rebroadcast!!
Thursday, August 16, 2018
Dar Williams Guest DJ ! Bridge, SiriusXM 32 8/19 @ 10 pm ET/7 pm PT Rebroadcasts: 8/20, 6 PM ET on The Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/21, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT & 6 PM ET/3 PM PT (feature only) on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/23, 8 AM ET/5 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741; 8/24, 12 PM ET/9 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only); 8/25, 10 AM ET/7 AM PT on Village SiriusXM Internet Radio ch741 (feature only). [...] read more
SiriusXM Radio
Friday, February 9, 2018
Exciting news. . . Dar's inview with SiriusXM radio about "What I Found in a Thousand Towns" is about to broadcast. First airing is Sunday Feb 11 The Village Folk Show” on The Bridge, SiriusXM ch32 and on the SiriusXM App @ 10 PM to 2 AM PT/ 7 PM to 11 PM PT. This show will rebroadcast on SiriusXM The Village ch741 online in the USA and Canada all week ( 6x) Feb 12 Mon [...] read more
New Interview in Chronogram magazine
Wednesday, January 10, 2018
For the past two decades, singer/songwriter Dar Williams has toured the farthest reaches of the country. Along the way she noticed something: Some towns seemed to have perfect chemistry—great community events, thriving small businesses, and connected residents. Others lacked the X factor of prosperity and connectivity, and it showed. Williams set out to find out why, and What I Found in a Thousand Towns: A Traveling Musician’s Guide to Rebuilding America’s Communities—One Coffee Shop, Dog Run, & Coffee Shop at a Time (Basic [...] read more
CONVERSATION WITH JONATHAN FP ROSE AT THE HOWLAND CENTER IN BEACON, NY ON SEPTEMBER 19TH AT 8PM!
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Howland Center presents Dar Williams, Jonathan Rose in forum on Beacon's future BEACON -- Two speakers, Dar Williams and Jonathan F. P. Rose, will keynote a community conversation at 8 p. m. Sept. 19 titled "Beacon: the City We Love; the City We Want to See," at the Howland Cultural Center, 477 Main St. The event is free, but seating is limited and advance reservations through Brown Paper Tickets are recommended. This is a special book-signing event and forum with two authors who have published works on the well-being and [...] read more