Richie Williams,
The Sober Goat!
Staff Writer, Photographer, and Videographer:
I’m a live music concert junkie, did I come to the right place? I’ve been hooked ever since I was 13 when I went to three life changing shows at the Lakeland Civic Center in 1997-98: No Doubt, Cake, & The Vandals; 311 & Goldfinger; and Korn, Incubus, & Hed PE.
I’m a Florida native, born and raised in Orlando. I spent my last two years of high school in Cocoa Beach, and graduated from Florida State University in Tallahassee (GO NOLES!) where I earned a Bachelor’s degree with a double major in Finance & Real Estate. Currently, I’m a commercial real estate appraiser by day, and a concert videographer / photographer / live music reviewer by night.
In 2009, I began filming bands under the moniker, “The Sober Goat” (don’t let the name fool ya). Since then, my passion has grown exponentially as has my love for the music. Now, I embrace my addiction to filming artists and bands. I love to capture their magically cohesive art, whether it’s a full set from the back of the house with my Canon Vixia camcorder on a tripod, or just a quick clip from the front of the rails with my phone.
I also like to make my own loud noises on my drums from time to time.
Life motto: Work hard, party harder, and listen to Umphrey’s McGee
If you wish to contact me, email richie@showsigoto.com or visit www.youtube.com/thesobergoat.
Check out my posts below ▼
Richie Williams, The Sober Goat!
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by Richie Williams
Gypsy punk rockers Gogol Bordello aren’t your ordinary band. Imagine polka cabaret music on punk rock and dub rock steroids
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by Josh Jauz
It had been several years since I attended an all day and night music festival. This is largely due to the lack of festivals that
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by Rachael Welsh
Rebelution is releasing their new album, Falling Into Place, on June 3rd. This will be their first release since Count Me In,
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by Richie Williams
Los Angeles based indie folk rockers Lord Huron are coming to The Ritz Ybor on Thursday, June 16th. Enter the contest below to
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by Richie Williams
She Wants Revenge, one of the coolest rock duos I have ever listened to, is coming to Tampa!!! They’re playing all of their
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by Garrett East
She Wants Revenge, one of the coolest rock duos I have ever listened to, is coming to Orlando!!! They’re playing all of their
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by Richie Williams
It was just another beautiful, hot Saturday in late April, a perfect day for a rock festival. Earthday Birthday has been an
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by Richie Williams
The road was paved with bricks, only dimly lit from above by lanterns lining the streets. The illumination was a welcomed
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by Sarah Schumaker
The road was paved with bricks, only dimly lit from above by lanterns lining the streets. The illumination was a welcomed
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by Richie Williams
Los Angeles rockers Say Anything are coming to town for a good ol’ rowdy punk and roll show at The Ritz Yybor in Tampa on
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by Richie Williams
It was time for another Reggae Friday as Iration brought their “Hotting Up Tour 2016” to House of Blues Orlando on
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by Richie Williams
Christopher Joseph Ward, better known as CJ Ramone, the bassist, backing and occasional lead vocalist of the punk rock group
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by Richie Williams
It was a beloved holiday in mid-April on a wonderful Wednesday night in Orlando, and it felt like the perfect evening for a
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by Richie Williams
TAMPA!!! Dance-punk band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) are coming to The Social in Orlando on Thursday, May 26th. WIN TICKETS BELOW!!!
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by Richie Williams
TAMPA!!! Dance-punk band !!! (Chk Chk Chk) are coming to The Orpheum in Tampa on Tuesday, May 24th. WIN TICKETS BELOW!!!