Alison Joy Williams is a contemporary Blues and Americana artist, songwriter, and author whose music carries strong blues roots and an expressive, lived-in vocal style. Her music showcases the depth and beauty of authentic blues storytelling. Alison’s hard hitting blues rock and soulful sweet ballads bring honesty, and an emotional reach that does more than entertain, it transports the listener into her world. Alison has performed across the US, Europe and entertained audiences in the Far East, Middle East and African continent. From large festivals to intimate acoustic rooms, her range comes through in the depth and confidence of her stage presence. Her voice has the kind of power and texture that can make a room lean in and listen. With her vocal style and songwriting capabilities, it’s no wonder her recent album ‘How You Look At Things’ made the top 20 on all the major Blues chart and was listed on The Big Blues Charts Top 100 Blues albums of 2025.

Justyn Priest, singer, songwriter and guitar slinging extraordinaire will be starting off this special night at The Panida Theater. An Inland NW favorite Justyn has played many of the major stages to be found in the area. Bringing his own style and grit to the stage, Justyn Priest is a supernatural force showcasing his talents on multiple instruments and in multiple genres. There is no doubt when a guitar is in his hands Justyn is a musical force that should be heard whenever and where ever anyone has the chance to listen.

Alison Joy Williams