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 Spencer Storch
“Let’s face it, we’re in Floyd’s house!” Spafford says before thanking the promoter, Joshua Floyd
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by Richie Williams
Come catch yourself a COLD when they bring “The Black Sunday” Tour to The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida with special
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by Richie Williams
Captain’s Log: “Stardate 11098.3 of The Quarantine. Flying through space at a leisurely pace, a smug grin on my face,
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by Spencer Storch
Gasparilla Music Festival is a giant waterfront party thrown by Gasparilla Music Foundation the second weekend of every March.
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by Richie Williams
As of yesterday afternoon (March 11), officials at Reggae Rise Up made the following statement regarding safety concerns of the
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by Richie Williams
I’m excited and able to make my way down to House of Blues Orlando on a Thursday evening. Tonight I will catch
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by Spencer Storch
Welcome to the BEST OF 2019 by Shows I Go To. The SIGT family includes everyone we meet at shows. The “I” in Shows I
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by Spencer Storch
To say that Suwannee Hulaween is a special place is an understatement. A wonderful venue where friends and family can come
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by Spencer Storch
For more than 20 years this fist pumping six-piece has specialized in music of drama, twists, and turns. They continue to
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by Spencer Storch
It’s the middle of summer in Jacksonville, Florida and guess what, it’s hot. Like, I just broke a sweat
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by Richie Williams
Fresh off the release of their 13th studio album, Voyager — two years in the making — 311 kindly makes stops at the
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by Spencer Storch
UMPH lovers rejoice!! The Boys of South Bend are coming back to Florida! August 15th, 16th, and 17th (in St. Pete, Miami, and St.
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by Richie Williams
“That was really … charged” That is what a friend standing next to me said after Reggae sensation, Iration,
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by Spencer Storch
***UPDATED 7/24/19 | 8:02 PM*** Suwannee Hulaween is the most exciting festival in the Southeast. So exciting in fact,
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by Spencer Storch
Cocoa Riverfont Park is a great place to forget about your troubles. It’s a stormy day, so most of them will wash