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 â–Ľ
Richie Williams, The Sober Goat!
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by Richie Williams
Join local Florida natives Copeland as they celebrate 13 years of music when they come to The Orpheum in Tampa on Tuesday,
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by James Connolly
The stench of weed and nag champa fills the air. Bohemian kids, flowing clothes, and matted dreads engulf my vision. Baby-boomers
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by Richie Williams
At your typical multi-day music festival, catching that Sunday noon set (or any noon set for that matter) is a tough
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by Richie Williams
Atlanta rapper Rittz brings his “Top of the Line Tour 2016” to The Orpheum in Tampa on Friday, December 9, 2016,
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by Richie Williams
Instrumental prog rock masters Animals As Leaders bring “The Madness Of Many Tour” to State Theatre in St.
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by Richie Williams
If you haven’t heard of The Revivalists, let me just say “You’re welcome” in advance. I’ve seen
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by Richie Williams
Miami natives Electric Kif were welcomed at The String Cheese Incident‘s Suwannee Hulaween 2016. The
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by Richie Williams
“GREEN BEANS – Thanks for Listening” the sign reads… love it. I caught up with The Werks at The String
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by Richie Williams
If you fancy some metalcore, then we got you covered. Asking Alexandria and the “10 Years In The Black Tour” come
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by Richie Williams
The alternative metal foursome from New York City that is Helmet bring their “Dead To The World: US Tour 2016” to
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by Spencer Storch
This time of year always has me thinking about friends, food, and funk music. This fall, we have Galactic coming to Central
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by Richie Williams
Umphrey’s McGee has performed original mashups live for nearly a decade now, and it was only a matter of time these pioneering
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by Richie Williams
My favorite band, Umphrey’s McGee, was welcomed yet again to the magical venue that is the Spirit of the Suwannee Music
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by Richie Williams
The String Cheese Incident headlined Suwannee Hulaween, the biggest and baddest festival to ever grace the Spirit of the Suwannee
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by Richie Williams
British extreme metal band Carcass are teaming up with San Francisco black metal group Deafheaven for a co-headlining cross