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
The Dillinger Escape Plan are on currently on their “2016 North American Tour” and there’s a stop at State
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by Spencer Storch
October Saturdays in Central Florida are a beautiful thing, and this one was no exception. The first cold front of the season was
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by Richie Williams
Kesha and the Creepies are coming to The Ritz in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday, October 25, 2016 (brought to you by No Clubs!). Shows
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by Richie Williams
If I had to name my favorite punk band, no other band comes to mind more than a politically minded group with hardcore melodies
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by Collen Pryor
Reggae fans rejoice! Reggae progressive site Rootfire.net is having their third ever music event here in Cocoa at Riverfront
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by Richie Williams
VNV Nation Ticket Giveaway by Randy Cook. If I had to pick my favorite outdoor venue in the Tampa/St. Pete area, it would
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by Spencer Storch
It was a cool and breezy Sunday night in Orlando as the tailwinds of Hurricane Matthew brushed the skies, and there was a party
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by Richie Williams
If I had to name my favorite punk band, no other band comes to mind more than a politically minded group with hardcore melodies
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by Richie Williams
Suwannee Hulaween is just three weeks away… and we want to send you and a friend to enjoy the halloween dance party! We
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by Richie Williams
When I first heard the sounds of instrumental jamtronica band TAUK, the creative blend of funk, hip-hop, progressive rock, and
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by Richie Williams
One of my favorite metalcore bands, Hatebreed, is bringing their fury to State Theatre in St. Pete on Monday, October 24, 2016,
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by Richie Williams
Enter to WIN 2 TICKETS to check out Beartooth with special guests Every Time I Die, Fit For A King, & Old Wounds at State
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by Richie Williams
Combine Rage Against the Machine, Public Enemy, and Cypress Hill, and you get Prophets of Rage. The supergroup just wrapped up
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by Sarah Schumaker
Bad Religion are an underground alternative rock institution. Say what you will about lineup changes, bouncing between labels, or
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by Richie Williams
Thinking back to when I was a kid, I can remember watching magic show specials on television and being absolutely dumbfounded.