William started his music career at the age of 10 and has been performing in various forms of music since. Now a long time resident of Janesville, WI, William’s family moved to all 4 corners of the US when he was growing up exposing him to a variety cultures and music styles that have shaped his style across many genres of music.

William has been associated with many local bands spanning 4 decades and has been a past member of the BJSO Chorus and the Choral Union. "I have always focused on the supporting roles of music as a side man or multi-instrumentalist in most of the groups I have been with," states the singer/songwriter. The past 2 years have been dedicated to writing and recording his originals and is currently working his first CD release.

Hatfield’s style of music has been described as "folk-blues-jazz-rocker with a touch of country". His show features several textures from fingerstyle six string acoustic guitar, 12 string guitar and harmonica with confident vocals all presented through the unique Bose Cylindrical Personal Amplification System. He also offers a side order of humor. “I strive to keep my presentation fun but with a dose of emotion,” says William. William is a current member of the Madison Songwriters Group.

William’s on-stage equipment –

• Taylor K-10 6 string acoustic with Expression System
• 1998 James Goodall R-1432 Standard 6 string acoustic w/LR Baggs i-mix pickup
• 2001 Taylor 455 12 string acoustic w/Fishman Prefix plus pickup
• 1974 Gibson Dove Custom 6 string acoustic w/LR Baggs M1 sound hole pickup
• Taylor K4 Equalizer/Preamp
• Bose Personal Amplification System
• Sure SM 58 microphones
• Professional Lighting System

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