Hot Box Chelmsford, 26 Mar 2026
Americana, blues, country, rock band
JAMIE WILLIAMS & THE ROOTS COLLECTIVE exist on an imaginary tightrope stretching between Tom Petty and The Rolling Stones.
Settled into the current super-tight line-up after many years and hundreds of shows the band is now on fire, playing their own style of country blues, rock and Americana at festivals, venues, clubs and pubs, their ethos is always to have fun and make sure the crowd does too.
This is not a band that stands onstage staring at their (red) shoes. They’ve shared line-ups with likes of Wilko Johnson, The Blockheads, The Darkness, The Pretty Things, Los Pacaminos, The Quireboys, Dr Feelgood, the Yardbirds, Eddi Reeder and the Animals to name a few.
Jamie Williams - Lead Vocals; Electric & Acoustic Rhythm Guitars
Dave Milligan - Electric Lead and Rhythm Guitars; Backing Vocals;
Jake Milligan - Bass Guitars
James Bacon- Drums
GT WILLIAM plays three chords and the truth…where the truth is fuelled by equal parts passion and denial.
Stripped-back, acoustic country vibes from a Chelmsford singer-songwriter's heart, born from late nights and life's simple moments.
GT’s musical journey kicked off in early 2024, perfecting his tone at venues across Essex, he is a firm favourite at Hot Box Live Open Mic nights, and now he's gearing up for new heights…
Chelmsford's grassroots music venue. Keeping independent music alive.
28 Viaduct Road, Chelmsford, CM1 1TS
01245 290 117 / hotbox@hotboxlive.co.uk