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
October is shaping up to be a beautiful month of music in Florida! In addition to Phish on October 16 in Jacksonville, and The
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by Richie Williams
Pop punk rockers The Summer Set bring their “Made For You Tour 2016” to The Orpheum in Tampa, Florida on Tuesday,
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by Richie Williams
It had been a while since I had been to a metal show, so I was excited when I heard that Slayer and Anthrax were playing together
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by Josh Jauz
In the late 90’s and early 2000’s, I was in college at The University of Central Florida and found myself in the
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by Richie Williams
The funky soul rockers of The Main Squeeze are currently on tour and will be visiting many Florida cities. The band has aptly
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by Spencer Storch
Stay calm and PANIC! It’s my first Shows I Go To review assignment! Widespread Panic hosted a weekend party at St.
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by Katie Baldwin
Pierce the Veil w/ Neck Deep & I Prevail are coming at Jannus Live in St. Peteersburg, Florida on Sunday, October 9, 2016.
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by Sarah Schumaker
Set It Off, Patent Pending, & Up From Here are coming to State Theatre in St. Petersburg, Florida on Thursday, October 6,
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by Richie Williams
Live jazz & funk influenced beats, complimented with conscious hip-hop and improv lyrics, mixed with classic favorites and a
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by Richie Williams
If there’s one dance party that’s simply irresistible, it’s hosted by Zach Deputy. With an event titled
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by Rachael Welsh
Gov’t Mule is bringing the soul-rocking, swampy blues to Jannus Live on Saturday, September 24th for a night of musical
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by Richie Williams
The Beatles crafted their legendary masterpiece Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band as a response to the Beach Boys’ own
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by Josh Jauz
Occasionally I get the opportunity (in spoiled fashion) to attend more than one show in an evening. And by occasionally, I mean
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by Katie Baldwin
It seems as though Anthony Green has been a very busy guy this year; between Saosin, his solo music, his family (Congrats on
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by Richie Williams
Heavy progressive metal rockers Baroness bring their “US Summer Tour 2016” to State Theatre in St. Petersburg,