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William

Karma balances everything

About Me

Hello everyone-I'm a session/touring drummer in Nashville currently working with artist/songwriter Keith Anderson, (Columbia/Nashville). I have finally put up a myspace music page, (look in top friends below). Check it out for a more in-depth bio and various studio drum tracks. Moreover, when you are in Nashville putting together your next session/showcase, feel free to contact me about being your drummer. I would enjoy being a part of your musical journey/endeavors. Finally, when you need drum tracks for your next song/project, I have the capabilities to record and send you tracks/files via internet no matter where you are located. Contact me for more info. Thanks for reading, have a blessed day, and enjoy artist Ford Turrell singing Something To Believe In.

My Interests

Performing, composing, arranging, and producing live/studio music; drums; concerts; traveling; biking; swimming; skating/blading; skiing; working out; enjoying the lake or beach; going out on the town; good food and wine; spending time with family and friends when I have it!

I'd like to meet:

Nostradamus, John Madden, Mozart, Evelyn Glennie, Neal Schon, Steve Gadd, Raquel Welch, Herbie Hancock, JoJo Mayer, Bob Moses, Sting, etc.

Music:

Yes-the good kind

Movies:

Casablanca, Caddyshack, Blazing Saddles, AnchorMan, The Longest Yard, Scarface, The Shining, etc.

Television:

Sportscenter, (I'm a sports junkie), especially football!, NFL Network, A/E, Bravo, VH1 Classic, The Arts, The History Channel, etc.

Books:

Art Blakey-The Jazz Messenger, Frank Zappa The Autobiography, Miles The Autobiography, etc.

Heroes:

God, Jesus, Family, Our Troops!

My Blog

Brief Bio

At age 5 banging on pots/pans, bed spreads, pillows, or basically anything he could find, William's love for drums and music began. Music was all around his house so it was just a natural evolution. F...
Posted by William on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 07:58:00 PST

2008 Schedule

Friends,Hello everyone-I wanted to inform all of you that I will be freelancing throughout 2008, (as my schedule allows). For bookings on sessions, showcases, live performances, etc., contact me here ...
Posted by William on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:29:00 PST

Check out Ford Turrell Interview

Friends,Hello as I wanted to share an interview of an artist that I had the pleasure of working with in the studio over this past year. His name is Ford Turrell and he is in my top friends list. His n...
Posted by William on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 07:37:00 PST

EMP Project

EMP Project CD Category: Music 11-25-2006 EMP PROJECT featuring William Ellis-drums, Joseph Patrick Moore-bass, and Shawn Perkinson-guitar, is available now at  Blue Canoe Records You can find o...
Posted by William on Fri, 25 Nov 2005 11:17:00 PST

Check out Keith Anderson's GOLD party

Hello friends,I wanted to share the link to Keith's GOLD party. Check it out as we had some time on CMT this weekend. Enjoy!!! http://www.cmt.com/artists/news/1547478/12072006/anderson_ke ith.jhtml ...
Posted by William on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 03:59:00 PST

Keith Anderson certified GOLD on debut disc!!!!!!!!!!

Hello friends, I wanted all of you to know it's official. Keith Anderson's cd Three Chord Country and American Rock and Roll has been certified GOLD, (500,000 units)! Thanks to all the fans who withou...
Posted by William on Wed, 25 Oct 2006 10:21:00 PST

EMP Project in Top 10 at Emusic!

Hello everyone as it has been brought to my attention that my jazz trio's self titled first cd, EMP Project, is in the top 10 for jazz cds sold at Emusic!!! You can find Emusic at www.emusic.com....
Posted by William on Wed, 26 Apr 2006 10:14:00 PST

EMP Project page on myspace!

Hello everyone as I want to inform you that my jazz trio EMP Project now has a page on myspace music!  Stop by, say hello, add yourself, and check out music from both CD's. The URL is w...
Posted by William on Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:44:00 PST

Check out Bill Swann

Hello as I would like for you to check out my longtime dear friend Bill Swann. He is an accomplished pianist/composer/singer/songwriter. You can find him at www.billswann.com...
Posted by William on Tue, 29 Nov 2005 09:41:00 PST