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
Folly Beach, South Carolina-based trio Dangermuffin continue to mature even further in their musical craftsmanship since they
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by Richie Williams
One of my favorite reggae bands in the game, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, just played a slew of shows throughout the
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by Richie Williams
The Shins have announced that they will be coming back to Florida’s west coast and playing the beautiful Jannus
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by Richie Williams
Greensky Bluegrass have announced that they will be visiting Florida’s west coast and playing the beautiful
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by Richie Williams
The weather couldn’t have been more perfect for a collective evening of punk, ska and reggae. After a smooth two-hour drive
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by Trevor Bosmans
Nothing is more exciting than when I hear that 311 is coming to town, so you can imagine how stoked I was when I found out they
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by Richie Williams
Katatonia, the Swedish purveyors of dark progressive rock/metal, are about to embark on a headline tour of North America to
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by Richie Williams
The Fritz played an intimate show at The Social in Orlando on a quiet Wednesday evening. Due to Okeechobee Music Festival being
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by Richie Williams
Celtic punk legends Dropkick Murphys are currently on tour in support of their ninth studio album, 11 Short Stories of Pain
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by Spencer Storch
Reggae Rise Up is this weekend and man, oh man, am I excited! I have been pumping reggae music in the car and house these past
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by Richie Williams
With the mission of cultivating connections between artists, influencers and activists, Changeville is a festival that showcases
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by Richie Williams
Soooo… on Monday, February 27, 311 will be returning to House of Blues Orlando for the first time since 2000 for
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by Richie Williams
One of my favorite reggae bands in the game, Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, is currently traveling home from their Colorado tour
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by Richie Williams
Texas alt-country faithfuls, the Old 97’s, are on the second leg of their current tour, which is a tireless swing down the
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by Richie Williams
Purple Hat Productions has announced the phase 1 lineup for the tenth annual Purple Hatter’s Ball. Taking place at the