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
August Burns Red is currently on their “Phantom Anthem Tour” in support of the new album, Phantom
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by Randy Cook
Hatebreed destroys everything in their wake with a special performance at the State Theatre on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. The
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by Richie Williams
Due to Hurricane Irma, this show was rescheduled from September 7 to December 14. The Fritz returned to The Social in
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by Richie Williams
Are you ready to metal? Again? Last year, two of heavy metal’s most extreme joined together to go on tour… the
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by Richie Williams
Rapper NF recently released his long-awaited album Perception on October 6, 2017. It easily reached number one on the
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by Richie Williams
Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy are currently on their “Freedom Tour 2018” which rolls into
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by Richie Williams
FROM TIM BARRY’S WEBSITE: Right now, Tim Barry is detoxing. Not from drugs or alcohol, but from his own music. “When
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by Richie Williams
Jim Heath is a revelator, both revealing & reinterpreting the country-blues-rock roots of American music. He’s a
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by Richie Williams
Once again, The String Cheese Incident hosted the greatest Halloween party ever at their annual Suwannee
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by Richie Williams
Once again, The String Cheese Incident hosted the greatest Halloween party ever at their annual Suwannee
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by Richie Williams
Squirrel Nut Zippers have announced their first ever holiday tour — the first annual “Christmas Caravan
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by Richie Williams
Mutilating celebrities, politicians, and historical figures… screaming twisted tales of alien monsters, fantasy literature,
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by Richie Williams
Clutch make a stop at Jannus Live in St. Pete on Saturday, December 2, on the “Psychic Warfare World Tour 2017” with
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by Richie Williams
Once again, The String Cheese Incident hosted the greatest Halloween party ever at their annual Suwannee
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by Richie Williams
Once again, The String Cheese Incident hosted the greatest Halloween party ever at their annual Suwannee