Brief Biography: Born in Zimbabwe, Raised across America, Will Edwards
embodies the traveling troubadour. His music & songs capture a unique and personal side
to life that people from all walks of life can relate to. His music is grounded
in the rich traditions of American folk, rock, jazz, blues and roots music, but expands to include
contemporary instrumentation and subject matter such as isolation, family ties,
hope and faith. His songs and guitar playing capture the practical as well as the mystical and
explore life, lived as an art form and defined by moments of discovery and
clarity.
Life as Art: 2016
- Synth/Keyboards for Stay Sweet (80's Covers) 3/2016 - Present
- Bass/Backing Vocals in The Rolling Heartbreakers (TP/Stones) 1/2016 - 5/2016
- Synth/Keyboards with Mike James 4/2016 - Present
- Guest Bass @ Pala Casino w/Greg Goldman Trio
- Guest Synth/Keyboards @ Harbor Church UTC
Life as Art: 2015
- Bass/Backing Vocals in The Brewhahas 6/2015 - Present
- Guitar/Keyboards in Fleetwood Bigmak 6/2015 - Present
- Guitar/Shared Vocals in Soul Gravity 3/2015 - 6/2015
- Guest Guitar/Backing Vocals with The Rollers (Beatles)
Life as Art: 2014
- Guitar/Bass/Mandolin instructor with Morse Music Academy 1/2014 - Present
- Music Transcription Contractor
Life as Art: 2013
- Bass in Samantha Aiken Band (Country/Rock) 6/2013 - Present
- Guitar/Bass instructor with California Music Studios 6/20/12 - Present
- Stand-In Bass or Sound Reinforcement for Harbor Church (Worship) 5/2013 - Present
Life as Art: 2012
- Rhythm/Lead Guitar in Junk Robot (Jazz) 6/2012 - Present
- Rhythm/Lead Guitar for Morgan Leigh Band (Country) 5/2012 - 7/2012
- Bass/Rhythm/Lead Guitar for The Sinners (Blues Rock) 2/2012 - Present
Life as Art: 2011
Life as Art: 2010
- Bass/Rhythm/Lead/Vocals for The Socialists (Rock) 2010 - Present
- Grand Prize @ 2010 Tucson Folk Festival Songwriting Competition (for "Saying Hello")
Life as Art: 2009
- Founded "Hillcrest/College" Recording Studios 7/2009 - 11/2011
- West Coast Tour (California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
- Engineered & Produced The Turtle Project single "Angeline"
- Radio: Live Performance on KWMR (90.5 FM)
- Engineered & Co-Produced For Strangers & Wardens Debut EP "Retrograde"
Life as Art: 2008
- West Coast Tour (California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
- Released Solo Album "Contradiction"
- Radio: Live Performance on KCPR (91.3 FM)
- Managed 3rd Annual San Diego H.A.T. Awards
- Engineered & Produced Laura Kuebel's Debut Album "Along For The Ride"
- Radio: Live Performance on CJSF (Simon Frasier University 90.1 FM)
Life as Art: 2007
- US Tour (Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Illinois, Missouri, Colorado, California
- 3 West Coast Tours (California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
- Managed 2nd Annual San Diego H.A.T. Awards
- Television: Live Performance on ABC (KGTV)
- Radio: Live Performance on CJSF (Simon Frasier University 90.1 FM)
- Radio: Live Performance KUGS
Life as Art: 2006
- Engineered & Produced Wine Festival Coverage for internet radio station ASB
- Engineered & Produced The Gooses Debut EP
- Compiled & Promoted The HAT Awards 2006 Compilation CD
- 2 West Coast Tours (California, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia)
- Founded and Managed 1st Annual San Diego H.A.T. Awards
- Radio: Live Performance on CJSF (Simon Frasier University 90.1 FM)
Life as Art: 2005
- Radio: Live Performance on KKSM "Locals Live"
Life as Art: 2004
- Television: Live Performance on KUSI (San Diego)
- Television: Live Performance on Java Jams (CTN - San Diego)
- Released Debut Will Edwards Band Album "If I Did Anything Right"
Life as Art: 2003
- Released Debut Solo Album "Lookout Road"
- Founded Tangled Records (Indie Label)
- 2003 San Diego Music Award Nominee (Best Acoustic Album - Lookout Road)
- Radio: Live Interview/Performance on KPBS (89.5FM)