Bio
Fair Webber
Fair Webber is Tom and Barb’s folk-rock band. They come from a folk perspective, but add a Texas growl, jazzy bass, playful percussion, and lilting harmonies to great lyrics, and you have Fair Webber!
Whether original or cover, they dabble in a bit of everything from country, blues, gospel, folk-rock, and southern rock to name a few...finding the sound that fits the song. The song reigns supreme and they do everything they can to make music come alive. They invite audiences to sing along with favorites and to learn a few more. Music is a bridge to connect that which divides. Fair Webber brings hope, good will and a bit of humor to a little corner of this world.
They perform in configurations to suit the venue and audience, either as a duo and all the way up to a 5-piece band.
Guest musicians are invited as appropriate for the venue and music.
Barb Webber - Vocals and Songwriter
Barb is a natural storyteller, a talent honed by years of listening. She writes a Capella, letting the words choose their own notes, without constraints. It is in singing the songs over and over that the story finds it's own rhythm and melody. Off stage, she is a great audience, listening to other people share their life's happenings.
"Words have been kind to me as long as I can remember. But words are tools. The bigger gift is engaging in life and people's stories, listening for the universal essence of love, truth and compassion."
Tom Webber - Guitar, Vocals, Songwriter and Arranger
Tom was born and raised in Borger, Texas, just north of Amarillo in the dry dusty Texas Panhandle. His early memories include playing with horny toads and ants. It is clear to all outsiders why music becomes such an important part of a young person's social life in the Texas Panhandle; there is, quite simply, nothing else to do. Tom began jamming in grade school and hasn't stopped. He has developed an interesting 2 finger picking style for the tender love ballads which contrasts dramatically with his country-rock strum. Tom is persistent in finding arrangements that give voice to the personality of each song. Tom views the world with an artistic eye of optimism.
Tom's voice carries the rumble of the Texas Panhandle, a beautiful contrast to the clarity of Barb's. Together, their voices harmonize like heaven and earth.
Andy Waldoch - Bass, keyboard
Andy was inspired to play bass by Gene Simmons (Kiss), first performed in a jazz ensemble, and then wandered into theater groups. His keyboards, upright and electric bass keep pace with the many genres performed by Fair Webber. Andy finds himself in such great demand that he has put his upright bass on wheels.
"I really enjoy the creative interplay between the four of us, especially when Barb brings a new song to us."
Andy's bass evokes a visceral response. During breaks in words, he dances up the fret to take the instrumental lead and then returns to the grounding lows. He both drives the energy up with lively riffs and also makes the soul weep with long melancholy sighs.
Colin Williams - Percussion/Drums
Colin Williams been playing Percussion/Drumset since his teens. He is attracted to the singer-songwriter music of the early 70’s. His favorite musician is Jackson Browne and his favorite band is The Who. Colin loves performing live. “It's a great way to see how people interact with what the artists are performing.” He plans to keep playing music wherever he can.