Sound & Performance
Contralto, songwriter, and performing musician for over 30 years. Building community through music, one stage at a time.
The Musician
Sherry Leigh Williams is a singer, songwriter, and community leader whose music work is rooted in storytelling, collaboration, and cultural connection. Through Sweetgrass Presents and Salt Spring Music Events, she has helped host and promote over 200 live shows, supporting artists, audiences, and community cultural life on Salt Spring Island.
Her producing work includes Ladies of Jazz, along with a wide range of local music programming and special events. She has performed with bands including Local Motion, Harbour Lights, Shades of Gray, and Southbound and Friends, and has hosted the Legion Songwriter/Country/Folk Night as a weekly series. Her entertainment coordination has also included Friday and Saturday shows at Harbour House Hotel, the Garden Faire Stage, and the Waterfront Country Cafe.
"Music builds community, and community heals people."
Performing
8-piece classic rock and blues. Salt Spring Island's own house band — bringing full-stage energy to the Legion and community stages.
Jazz, blues, folk, and country. A versatile group bringing warmth and groove to intimate venues and gatherings.
With world-renowned violinist Sari Alesh. A collaboration bringing together Indigenous storytelling and international musicianship.
Community
Songwriter
15 original songs transcribed to professional sheet music by Marty Steele. Contralto voice rooted in blues, country, and the storytelling traditions of the Métis homeland.