Local performer rocks the Howell
Opera House with pre-Thanksgiving party
The turkey and stuffing will have to wait. On what is commonly known as one of the biggest party nights of the year, Howell will play host to revelry of its own on the eve of Thanksgiving an at album release party for local musician William Wyatt. The event takes place Wednesday, November 23 at the Howell Opera House, 123 W. Grand River in downtown Howell. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. and a live performance begins at 8 p.m.
Marking the launch of “Best of William Wyatt: 1999-2011, the family-friendly concert on the first floor of the historic Opera House is open to all ages. Wyatt will perform original songs from the compilation and will be on hand after the show to meet guests.
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“This is an opportunity to leave the stress behind and have some fun as friends and family come together for the holiday,” said Wyatt. “The Opera House is an unbelievable venue for a show and has a built-in vibe that’s perfect for a night of jams and letting loose.”
His lyrical style, vocals and command of the guitar, harmonica and tambourine have drawn comparisons to musical legends such as Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.
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Raised in Hartland, Wyatt began his solo career in 1996 immediately following high school. Playing on the guitar he bought with his high school graduation money, he began to perform at open mic events at bars and clubs throughout Kalamazoo.
Wyatt recorded his first album “Go Anywhere,” an acoustic compilation of his first years as a singer/songwriter, in 1999. His musical journey then took him to Nashville, Tennessee before returning home to Michigan. Completed in 2001, his next album, “Point of View” is based on those experiences on Music Row. A year later, the self-titled “William Wyatt” was created and released. With enough material to fill an entire live show, Wyatt then took to the stage full-time and now plays at concerts, events and acoustic shows throughout Michigan and parts of the U.S. Notable performances have included the Hard Rock Café in Nashville, the Mitch Albom Show in Detroit, the Cherry Festival in Traverse City and shows in Phoenix and Tempe, AZ, Indianapolis, Chicago and Miami.
Tickets for the November 23 album release party at the Howell Opera House are $10 in advance, which includes a $5 discount toward the purchase of a CD, or $12 at the door. For more information about the show or to purchase tickets, contact Susan Pominville at 517.545.5000 or visit WilliamWyatt.com.
