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New! Interview with Rock Rebel Magazine.  Topics ranged from  freestyle motocross (FMX), racing motorsports to Heather Williams and her rock band. 

The interview is up in both Italian and English http://www.rockrebelmagazine.com

English version-
http://www.rockrebelmagazine.com/heather-williams-english-version/

Italian version-
http://www.rockrebelmagazine.com/heather-williams/

PRESS RELEASE August 27, 2009

THE FIREY NEW TRAIL OF HEATHER WILLIAMS
By Devon Wendell


The smell of burning fuel, motors revving, the track vanishes into a blur. No silence aloud. All adrenaline, speed, and forethought in tact, with each soulful notion wrapped around the neck of that guitar. From Freestyle Motocross to racing in the ARCA series, you can try to slow it down and analyze it but with Heather Williams, it's all rock, n' roll.
Chasing that beast of energy, turn up the overdrive, no sad “Poor me” ballads, get up and Rock Me Down.
Williams wears many hats but every journey leads to that central place of exploding like whammy bar dives, paint pealing, high octave screams, sure fire in your face power chords, and good time guitar music for the masses.
Williams is all woman in a predominately male world. Eddie Van Halen, Jeff Beck, Steve Vai, and Angus Young, all grit their teeth and their masculinity is worn like some badge of honor as they've shredded their way into guitar immortality and on stages across the world
Williams is here to change the rules forever. She can out tough the crew of testosterone, pulsing trail blazers with the first note of one of her dizzying runs that can leave her race car opponents and fellow axe wielders all in the dust.
Long blonde hair, sexy feminine attire, devotion, and sure fire confidence, all place Williams on a pedestal.
Though Lita Ford and Joan Jett have left their not so lady like stamp on the rock world,
Williams' unique bends, flurry of whip lashed notes, and engaging swagger, without the cliché male posturing, are a breath of fresh air and relentlessly powerful.

Rock Me Down is no nonsense, anti-angst, happy rock n' roll song that is genuine.
Kicking off with a stab of vein burning feedback, “Pulling out all of the stops.”
Countless numbers of guitar shredders have used hammer –ons, and indulge their solos in incessant finger tapping, but with Williams, every note is felt and cuts right through to the heart in a manner which seems effortless to her.

From Portland Oregon to Tangiers, all guitarist has attempted to play The Star Spangled Banner, with “Lay back and groove” day dreams of Jimi' everlasting shadow, all forgetting that the sole purpose Hendrix's tackling Francis Scott Key's beloved anthem to America, was all about using one's distinct personality and applying it to a specific theme and not merely showing off technique.
Heather Williams is the one of the few since Hendrix, not lose site of this fact with her own unforgettable rendition which takes on an entire body of its own, using humor, love, wit, and that one of a kind confidence that has placed her above the competition.

Watch out all well practiced six stringers, Heather Williams has arrived and has kicked down the doors with a look and style that cannot be imitated or diminished.


Devon Wendell, music critic and journalist for The International Review Of Music as well as session musician and engineer for Steely Dan, Gov't Mule, Keith Richards, Van Halen, Blues Traveler, Helmet, George Clinton, The Allman Brothers, Lauryn Hill, Miles Davis and many others .

Heather Williams
***1st ROCK Single Released***

"Rock Me Down"

Finally, the long awaited rock single "Rock Me Down" is released. Composed by Heather herself, she takes the word "guitar hero" to a different level. This high energy tune launches an extended introduction that leads into a weighty riffing jam of voluminous guitars and grungy vocals. It has a great “live” feel. Watch out for the searing solo that makes liberal use of the whammy bar but never losing the melody.

The tune was recorded in Atlanta and Los Angeles with producer Paul Sabu who has been credited with production/mixing on fourteen platinum and eleven gold records. He also produced Shania Twain's first CD. He has previously worked with David Bowie, Alice Cooper, Madonna, Malice, Robbie Neville, The Nelsons and Prince, among others. Heather said "This tune would not be as powerful and exciting if it wasn't for Paul's guidance and outstanding musical talents. I'm extremely grateful.".

On her new album "All She Wants To Do Is Rock", Heather is lead guitarist, singer and songwriter and features 9 tracks.

"Right now, since I am brand new to the music scene, we are releasing 3 singles to start up some hype then revealing the album. It is so rewarding to work so hard and have a rocking product! I'm a huge fan of arena rock, screaming guitars and full on stage entertainment and I wanted to bring that style along with my girlie flare", states Williams. "All She Wants To Do Is Rock " is Heather's first new studio effort.

The tune is currently available for download via Heather's web site, heather-williams.com/content_downloads.html. A short clip is posted up on her myspace page myspace.com/rockatlanta. The tune and CD will also be sold at CDBaby, Itunes, Rhapsody, etc. within the next month.

The rocker is slated to begin an 4-month world tour in 2010, with the trek reportedly kicking off in Atlanta. The rest of the 2009 year will include mainly festivals and prep time for the band on their upcoming tour. Don't miss catching Williams and her band during a live show, she also plays drums & sings on one of the tunes.

Press Release10-3-09
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***June 7 update video posted! ***

  ***Heather Williams Band playing ***

***Are you on TWITTER, FACEBOOK, YOUTUBE or MYSPACE? Send me a friend request so I can catch up with you! ***

AMSOIL, NEW racing endorsement and marketing parnter. www.lubedealer.com/syn-oil !

I race bikes and cars and need the best LUBE possible!  I have teamed up as a marketing partner with AMSOIL.  Click on the logos to direct you right to the AMSOIL site for products that I use -

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Motor Oil
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Here is a super cool site I found extremely useful for ideas when exercising.  I work out at my house and I'm always looking for new exercises to make working out fun. Gives lower body and upper body exercises. These types of explosive movements are helpful for when you decide you want to play tackle football in the yard with your friends and you need some extra get up and go from your body. You will be able to out run and take down any of your friends no matter what size! :-)

http://www.sport-fitness-advisor.com/plyometricexercises.html

Do you do any types of training like this?  I also do free weight alternating with the plyometric exercises.  Great cardio workout/exercise routine. 

ROCK'N ON!  <3

SUPER EXTRA THANK YOU to www.floydupgrades.com and another super neat no named guy that sent me a pair of the most STYLIN' shoes!

What a suprise to get them in the mail. There are a couple of other cool colors to choose from on the www.evhgear.com site. You can purchase a pair there.

FloydUpgrades are on my MySpace top friends list, send them a friend request when you have time www.myspace.com/floydupgrades .

I showed them to Mr. Clapton and all he could do was smile :-D

NEW Guitar endorsement and marketing parnter www.floydupgrades.com!

Owner Adam Reiver has been working on the tremolos of the stars for almost 20 years and has developed a product for Floyd Rose users that allows unbelievable TONE and ACTION. Some of you may know him from his other company, D-Tuner (EVH D-Tuna) or his work specifically with Floyd Rose. Check out the site when you have time to see the most innovative and NEW products available for the Floyd Rose Tremolo.

Scroll down and look on the left side of the front page of www.floydupgrades.com under the endorsed artists you will see my name with a link to some pic.

Below is a pic of Adam and I at NAMM.

Are you on Twitter or a Twitter follower?

I'm learning how to use Twitter :-)  Are you on Twitter or a Twitter follower?  I posted up my Twitter page on my home page here and below.

If you are a follower you can sign up on "Follow" or "Join" at the top right corner and give me a tweet. 

Let me know if your a Twitter to?  :-D

  YOU ROCK!! 

New Heather Williams Band show dates. Come hang with the hottest rocking band. We even swap instruments for a song! You can see the band on the photos page.

March 21st - Uptown Lofts, Johns Creek, GA

March 31st - 10 HIGH, Atlanta, GA

April 3rd - Red Light, Atlanta, GA

April 4th - THE LOCAL, Marietta, GA

April 24rd - Sweetwater Live, Duluth, GA

July 2nd - Good Hurt Nightclub
12249 Venice Blvd West Los Angeles, CA 90066 @ 9:30pm www.GoodHurtNightclub.com

Are you going to NAMM in Anaheim?
January 14-18, 2009

If you are please stop by and see me at the Rock N Roll Fantasy Camp Booth 6757. RockCamp.com. Email me and let me know you'll be there? Can't wait! NAMM is soooo much fun and loads of entertainment.

I made the team!! Atlanta Steam Football Team
December 22, 2008

HEY!!!  I went and tried out this past Saturday for the Atlanta Steam and made QB (Quarter Back) position. YEEAAAHHHH!  Did you hear me scream? :-D  I am so excited.  I always wanted to play tackle football when I was about 10 or 11 years old and my mom and dad wouldn't let me, so now I get to and I get to wear a killer outfit at that! 

The Lingerie Football Bowl is a pay per view event during the middle of the Super Bowl and now in 2009 they will be having televised games that will lead up to the Lingerie Bowl. 

Check this out!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lingerie_Football_League

http://www.lingeriebowl.com/

"Lingerie Football League introduces newest expansion team to the Eastern Conference (Atlanta, GA) In 2006, Los Angeles–based Horizon Productions created an exhibition league of beautiful women who played full-contact football games during the Super Bowls.  As a result of their success, the ten-teamed Lingerie Football League (LFL) is set to launch its first nationally televised season in September 2009.

The LFL will be introducing its newest expansion team to the Eastern Conference, the Atlanta Steam. On Saturday December 20th, a Red Carpet Kick-Off Event at Ten Pin Alley & Dolce in Atlanta will be the setting to introduce the city to its new Atlanta Steam.

This upscale brand of sports and entertainment takes Fantasy Football to a whole new level.   Visit our national website at www.lingeriebowl.com to learn more about this exciting league.

The practice will take place starting spring 2009."

Football Rawks!!  Maybe they will let me play the National Anthem on my guitar before the games and after we win the game my band will have a RawKiN' gig for everyone to come hang.   :-D

I will keep you posted as it would be cool to have you out at the games.  The schedule is posted for televised events on http://www.lingeriebowl.com .  I posted some pics at the red carpet event.  My photographer www.myspace.com/frameshot went with me to the tryouts and he is getting those over to me.  I will have them posted shortly.  So let me know what you think and throw me some comments on my pics? 

YOU RawK!

Another band I'm playing in ... She-Ruption!!

I am currently working on my first rock album in Nashville.  Just recently I was asked by the ONLY ALL FEMALE Van Halen Tribute band to play the guitar part.  So for a super fun time I'm playing with them when I am not on the road racing cars, recording in Nashville, driving MoNsTeR trucks, dealing real estate, driving NHRA Nitro Funny Cars and Bikes, wakeboarding, running, modeling, scuba diving, etc. 

Playing Mr. Ed Van Halen guitar parts are LOADs of work, but I really love it :-)  I've only been playing a couple of years so I am having to do double time with guitar.  The whole VH tribute is all in fun and nonstop entertainment.

I will keep you posted when gigs are going.  That way you can come out and say HEY to me :-D

I have some new group pics posted and you can check out and send a friend request to the group page http://www.myspace.com/sheruption . 

RawK ON!!!

Driving the Monster Truck Gravedigger!

I posted up photos of my Monster Jam Truck pics.
http://heather-williams.com/pictures_monstertruck.html

Hope you like 'em.

Send me some comments if you got time, love to hear from you!

Have a RawKi N' Day!

**Modeling pics at Toledo Speedway are posted on PICTURES page**

Heather Williams and NEW Marketing Partner *Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp* Press Release.

Heather Williams Racing is teaming up with Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp rockcamp.com. Heather Williams is always looking to the future to figure out ways to improve the team and continue to raise the bar. "I am excited to partner with Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp because David Fishof, founder, is all about living the dream" said Heather Williams, ARCA Series Late Model race car driver.

Heather plays guitar and is currently recording her first rock album to be released later this year. When not on the race track or recording tunes in Nashville, you can find Heather working on the business side as a real estate agent. "I incorporate my business savy into my racing career. My passions are fueled by sales and marketing, therefore, I have established a solid marketing and media platform within my race program to strongly benefit my marketing partners" said Williams. "Since I am a musician, I can partner up with companies within the music industry and legitimately represent them. Mr. Fishof is a very accomplished business man and I can easily relate to his drive and creativity."

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp is an event that can be experienced in one to five days. The five day experience is offered in New York, Las Vegas, London and Hollywood. It allows players of all levels together to share the stage with musicians such as Cliff Williams ( AC/DC ), Nick Mason ( Pink Floyd ), Joe Walsh ( The Eagles ), Roger Daltrey ( The Who ), Jack Blades ( Night Ranger and Damn Yankees ), Slash ( Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver ), Vince Neil ( Mötley Crüe ), Paul Stanley ( KISS ) and others. The one day camp includes opening for a major rock act and takes places in various cities across the United States.

The camp is becoming more of a cultural phenomenon and has been featured on television shows such as Ellen and The Simpsons (where Homer jams with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards ). It has been called the "most amazing rock 'n' roll lifestyle experience" by The Times and "brilliant" by Good Morning America .
Sources - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rock_'n_Roll_Fantasy_Camp

Photos will be posted next week of the logo on the race car. Heather will be racing June 27th at Toledo Speedway and June 28th at Flat Rock Speedway in the ARCA series. arcaracing.com

Radio Interview Wednesday....

I will be doing a Radio interview Wednesday, June 18th at 9pm EST.  You can catch all the action by tuning in at www.playlikeagirlsports.com . 

They are going to ask me questions like "why are you such a weirdo?" or "How many piano tuners are there in the world?" and "Given an arrayof n integers, where one element appears more than n/2 times, find that element in linear time?"!!  :-)  I bet you can't wait for me to answer those and many more! :-D

Debbie Matthews of WSMX, is host of a weekly Internet Radio Talk Show on "Play Like A Girl Sports Radio." The show will air every Wednesday at 9pm EST.  You can tune by visiting the website at http://www.playlikeagirlsports.com

Today is my day to BloG!  10-9-08

Managing my time is HaIR PuLLinG :-) My normal schedule I am up at 5:30AM to practice guitar 1.5hr, run 30 min, jump in the shower and be ready to go take on the real estate world, racing business and music business by 8AM.

I have to organize my day the night before so that I don't spend hours on the computer messing or talking on the phone to time wasters and not getting my daily goals done.  Myspace can be addicting :-D   I wish I could respond to every comment and email.  Please forgive me if I don't as it doesn't mean that I don't care it! 

At lunch if I am still working from home I get in 30 min more of guitar.  Guitar is a massive stress release for me.  Plus when I am not practicing, there is someone else out there practicing that will take my opportunities away.  I have to be prepared for when opportunities arise and work hard on my homework :-)

After that, I'm back to business.  This could last 4-5hrs depending on the work load.  To me customer service is 1 and you will never be successful if you don't do what you need to do fast and immediate. 

Once my business work is complete I am able to do whatever.  Which this week I have to write lyrics and compose melodies to the songs that were worked on this past weekend.  So today I will write probably for about 2 hrs, cook something healthy, play another 1 hr then mess on myspace for a few minutes.  Then in bed by 11pm.  The only time I watch TV is when I sit to eat.  I then only like to watch if it has been tivo'd so I don't have to watch commercials.

Main goal though is to get right at 6hrs sleep.  I wish I didn't have to sleep because I am losing 6hrs of doing nothing :-D I will survive though.  Just need more time, there is to much in the world that I want to do and accomplish. 

Have a Productive day and RawK ON!!!  <3  

Creation Audio Labs is sponsoring my race car

Creation Audio Labs - Redefining great tone with innovative gear for players who can hear the difference. CreationAudioLabs.com

ARCA Late Model Race car. Racing Update - Toledo Speedway Opener

Debi Domby had this to say on ARCAracing.com
"Heather Williams came up from Atlanta. Several things set her apart from the other drivers, besides the obvious thing, that she's a woman (the last time a woman ran in the SLMs on a local night at Toledo was Lori Bunge in 2005). Williams' vehicle of expertise is a motorcycle, participating in the Freestyle Motorcross division in ESPN's X Games and Great Outdoor Games.  Another thing, prior to tonight's race, she had only been to an oval track three other times - all testing (twice in the SLM and once in a midget). Tonight was her first time in an actual race ... and she starts on the pole in her heat. She led a lap or so before settling into a second place finish. "That was amazing. I had a blast out there," the enthusiastic rookie said after her heat.  Next up was the feature ... she stayed out of trouble and finished 13th, three laps down, without a mark on the car for the first night. "I brought the car home in one piece and no crashes or spins ... pretty good for my first night. Compared to the bike, this is a walk in the park. I have broke a total of 21 bones.  Most of them on the bike ... being enclosed in a car is much safer. The car's a bit underpowered, it's kind of like taking a knife to a gun fight.  I had a blast tonight!" said the driver of the #55.

Heather plans to run a full ARCA Late Model Series schedule in 2008 as sponsorship allows. If you're interested in sponsoring Heather or would like more information, please visit her website: www.heather-williams.com . 

link:http://arcaracing.com/news_toledo.cfm?contentid=6553

#55!
Check it out!!  My new ARCA racing number is #55. RawKiN' Roll & Racin'. Now I can't... drive... 55. WATCH OUT :-D New pics are up on my picture page.
See you at the races.

YOUR NAME on my helmet for the 2008 racing season!
Want your name on my race car, suit, trailer or helmet? Space going fast. Sponsorhip Packaging Only $ 10

We are now making it possible for you to have your name on my race car for the 2008 season. The car will be raced in numerous locations and we will specifically run the ARCA Toledo Speedway Late Model Series. View pics!

All races and appearances will be documented and posted on the website, my myspace page, email press releases and videos will be post on my youtube page.
View the Sponsorhip Packaging to get all the detailed info. Come race with me!

Endurance Kart race at Jackson Speedway, MI and photo shoot @ GM plant Canada - March 16
The Kart race was a blast as always and out of the 4 drivers I was able to talk them into letting me drive 210 of the 400 laps :-) Thanks to all my team mates it was so much fun. The photo shoot went fabulous and I will have all of the pics up shortly. I will have them posted on here and on my myspace page. Hope to see you at the track soon!

Updating my MYSPACE page!
Myspace is so much easier to update than my website. I am able to change info on my myspace much quicker than my website here. I've just started using the blog on myspace and I should be able to keep both sites current. Here is the link to my myspace page!

Heading to Orleans Arena, Vegas this May- guitar and racing.

New Sponsor PITSTER PRO UPDATE:
The Pitster Pro is definitely one of a kind. I've ridden numerous different pit bikes and right out of the crate this has to be the most powerful 125cc pit bike I have ever ridden!!! There is so much bottom end it is all I can do to hang on. It puts my 110 to shame. Check out the Pitster Pro ads in RacerX, Transworld, etc. I have just posted some new photos up of the pitster and we are working on a new pit bike track. Check out my picture page. Linkage: http://www.pitsterpro.com

Atlanta Journal Constitution UPDATE:
Front cover of the sports page in the Atlanta Journal Constitution Linkage: http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/stories/0620motox.html

Running a Midget! Hickory, NC UPDATE:
JR Patton, NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver sponsored by America's Most Wanted, gave me some pointers to get me rolling in on an oval track. Once I was rolling I didn't want to get out of the car. Learn how to take corners and easing hard into the throttle at the apex was amazing! Now I understand why JR is so passionate about racing. Your can view his info at http://www.jrpattonracing.com/home.htm I had no problem with going fast. I just wanted to see how hard I could come in and out of the corners. Brad Noffsinger guided me through everything. I couldn't have asked for a more professional instructor. Coming out of the 4th turn are two humps in the track that lifted the car slightly and in turning the front wheels it kicked the back end out and headed for the interior wall. Check out my video section to see the spin out! I had the whole thing under control, I promise!

NHRA Southern Nationals Commerce, GA UPDATE:
Real estate is unbelievably busy right now, but we couldn't ask for it any other way. This weekend will be loaded as well, come hang out with me. Monday I will be testing in the funny car with Rhonda Hartman-Smith and the Hartman Motorsports Team. Here is some pics from this weekend listed on dragracingonline.com. Linkage: http://www.dragracingonline.com/agent1320/2006/1320-viii_5-2.html

Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, GA Funny Car Testing UPDATE:
Testing in the funny car was very different to say the least. Having never driven a funny car I really didn't know to much to expect. I was given about 20 minutes of instructions before firing up and then when I started doing my burn out on the line the steering wasn't attached! Yikes, scarry! Thank the Lord I yanked back on the controls as I almost took off!

Gainesville Raceway, Gainesville, FL Pro Stock Bike Testing UPDATE:
I finally made all my passes and picked up my NHRA Pro Stock Bike license. Thanks to George Bryce, Chip Ellis and the Star Racing Crew I didn't fly of the back of the bike, crash out or better yet break any bones. The pro stock bike has allot more power than my dirtbike!! Linkage: http://www.starracing.com

Otsego Club National Snocross, Otsego Club, Gaylord, MI UPDATE:
It took me 14hrs to get from Atlanta to Gaylord and I think I am alittle tired. My flights were delayed for what seemed like weeks, I know that is alittle overboard, but that is what it felt like. I finally got to sleep around 4 AM and woke up aroung 8 AM because I just couldn't sleep. It's off to work and I am ready to go! I have had so much fun working with Rob Powers who is extremely talented in the hosting/announcing world. This weekend has been alot of work since we had to make up the races from the Amsoil Duluth National plus stay on schedule with this weekends events. Now I can talk a long time, starting Saturday I have done interviews, play by play & announced ALL day long, and I am loving it! Linkage: http://www.wsaracing.com/portalpak/default.asp

Amsoil Duluth National, Duluth, MN UPDATE:
The snow is absolutely gorgeous! I just left ATL and it was 67 degrees now it is 17 degress here in MN. The whole weekend has been a blast, plus I got to spend Thanksgiving playing in the snow with Pros of the Snocross World. I have to say interviewing Tucker Hibbert was one of my biggest highlights! I've seen him racing AMA Supercross. I have always been impressed with a multitalented man. Sunday horrible weather attacked Duluth so racing was cut short. Linkage: http://www.wsaracing.com/portalpak/default.asp