DJ has made a name for himself as the leader of VA based band DJ Williams Projekt and as the lead guitarist for San Diego’s critically acclaimed band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. He has toured the globe from from small rock venues to large prestigious music festivals in the US, Canada, & Europe. A seasoned veteran of the stage, Williams has shared the stage with artists like John Legend, Dave Matthews, John Oates, Warren Haynes, Hannibal Burress, Soulive, Slightly Stoopid, Robert Randolph, Sharon Jones, and many more. \-Born in the depths of subterranean groove gatherings, Backbeat Underground is a Washington, DC based instrumental funk group with soul jazz influences. Bringing their years of collective experience in the DC and NYC music scenes, the band delivers tight, energetic sets steeped in fresh improvisation and head-bopping, booty-shaking pockets. Backbeat Underground was proud to serve as stewards of the funk in DC’s first, second, and third annual Funk Parade, and the band has gained notoriety for their organic and smoldering blend of soulful funk and jazz. Presented by Songbyrd. This is an all ages event