Testimonials

Not the easiest to ask for and share feedback but other people’s perspectives matter. Which is why I’m bringing this section of my website back and will be asking people (including non-musicians) who have more recently worked with me to contribute. So please check back if you’re inclined, and feel free to fill out this quick survey or email me with feedback. I sincerely welcome and appreciate it. - Winter :)

  • “Winter is not only a wonderful person and team member, but she is extremely reliable and responsible. She has a very positive attitude and is very proactive, truly adding immense value to a team. Not to mention what a joy it is to work with her and her buddy!”

    Diana Arbex, 2025
    Operations Manager,
    Wild & Scenic Film Festival

  • “I had a great experience working with Winter Williams on promoting my piano show at Piedmont Piano. I was so nervous about people showing up because I’ve never done a show like this before. We had the room packed and the venue was so happy we brought so many new faces to their establishment!”

    Pamela Parker, 2025
    Singer / Band Leader / Music Producer / Realtor

  • “WWP brings heart and soul to every aspect of the event, from the hiring of a kind, diverse and hard-working sound crew, to the thoughtful provision of great hospitality and helpful staff. We always enjoy hearing and meeting the other artists at WWP events, as the choice of performers is always so thoughtful and fresh. We have come to believe that if an artist is playing one of their events, they must be special! We definitely feel special and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making Montclair one of the happiest days of the year! Thank YOU!!”

    Wolf Jett, 2024
    Americana Band from Santa Cruz

  • “Winter Williams puts passion, heart, and soul into her events. She is a warm reminder that there are still people in the music business who care about the performers, the audience, and the community. Winter gets it!”

    Jon Payne, 2024
    Musician

  • “Winter is the best. She has a clear vision for successful events, and executes the production side with care and attention to detail. We loved working with her!”

    Chris Hoog, 2024
    Saxophonist and band leader

  • “Winter's vision for creating spaces where the arts can flourish is truly done with intention and care.”

    DeVante Brooks
    Oakland-based Visual Artist

  • “Top notch production! Great experience all along, up to and including day of show. Cheerful, competent and clear communication about our mutual needs and expectations and WWP delivered. Hiring a great sound team, making sure the stage was safe, covered and close to a staging area where there were refreshments, ensuring our load in and out, parking and payment was taken care of. The festival was very well attended and we really enjoyed the entire experience.”

    Vicki Randle, 2024
    Singer and instrumentalist for Oakland-based queer band Skip the Needle

  • "As part of Dana Jae Audio Collective, I worked with Winter providing audio services for two live events and look forward to working with her in the future! She was organized, a great communicator, was a fierce advocate for her clients and made sure the events were enjoyable for the performers, vendors, clients and guests. It's incredible how many details she was able to manage with a smile on her face and a firm hand on the wheel. She clearly loves and believes in what she does and uses all her considerable expertise to create amazing experiences to remember."

    Casey Hudson, 2024
    Audio Engineer

  • “The curation was great. Three artists from different walks of life, all with such unique talents, united by an ability to help us see what we have in common, while also bringing us into their world.”

    Philip Green, 2024
    Oakland-based music manager-producer

  • “We have performed twice at Winter Williams house concert series, and it was one of the nicer house concerts that we've presented at. Winter created a wonderful environment for her guests and we were treated like family. The setting was friendly and cozy and all of the details were handled professionally and with complete consideration for the needs of the musicians and the enjoyment of the guests.”

    Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy, pre-2020
    Music ensemble Mystic Journey

  • “Winter is a wonderful, vibrant and joyful human being and it's always a pleasure to work with her! She has hosted many shows for me both as house concerts and at a local venue in Oakland. I'm always excited to work with Winter Williams Presents - great show turnouts and awesome people all around!”

    Christie Lenée, pre-2020
    Singer, songwriter, and fingerstyle guitarist

  • “We had a wonderful time at the house concert! ...They provide a cool space to play and had food and drinks for their guests. The audience was generous  and engaged. I highly recommend this show!”

    Kelley McRae, pre-2020
    Songwriter, Founder & Executive Director of Song Rise Arts

  • “Winter was an incredible host and brought out an eager and receptive group of music lovers for the show. It was great for our dog Butter, to have other dogs to play with, as well. One of our favorite nights in our life as a band. Thanks!”

    The Rough and Tumble, pre-2020
    Dumpster-folk/thriftstore Americana duo

  • “Winter went above and beyond to help welcome Polyrhythmics to her Oakland community. The show went off without a hitch, the band was well taken care of , and the promotion was top notch. Winter takes great care in curating the performances she promotes and has built a loyal following who trust her as a taste-maker which lead to many new hearts and souls being moved that night.”

    Ben Bloom, pre-2020
    Guitarist for Seattle jazz-funk band Polyrhythmics

  • “It was a joy to have Winter host me. She was professional and had the space laid out beautifully for the guests to be comfortable. We managed to fill the space on a Monday night too! This was an ideal house concert for me… Great work, I’d love to be back.”

    Maneli Jamal, pre-2020
    Solo acoustic guitar artist

  • “Winter does an amazing job in Oakland. This was only her second house show but she is one of the most thoughtful hosts I have worked with and works so hard to do a good job for the musicians that pass through. Great crowd, great room!”

    Susan Enan, pre-2020
    Nashville-based English singer and songwriter

  • “Leading up to the show, communication was clear and put me at ease. The room I stayed in was beautiful, I felt like I was on vacation! The set up for the show is down to a science, and the audience was completely engaged. On top of that, Winter took care of all of the money collection and announcements, so I didn’t have to feel awkward for even a moment. Seriously, can’t wait to come back. Thank you!”

    Kristen Graves, pre-2020
    Folk singer-songwriter and humanitarian

LinkedIn Recommendations

*From Winter’s former LinkedIn profile, archived June 2025

  • "I have known Winter for almost three decades and worked with her in a number of venues in the Bay Area, including most recently at the Paramount Theatre. She is an insightful listener and direct communicator, two crucial skills often lacking in many leaders. In the events and entertainment sector, we lean hard on providing memorable guest experiences. I have watched Winter navigate between client, staff and patron needs and desires using her abilities to anticipate, organize and deliver the right solutions for the moment. Winter's empathy for people and her authenticity breaks down communication barriers and makes her accessible to a very diverse audience. She is a wonderful leader and would be an enormous asset to any team."

    Jason Blackwell, 2020

  • "I've collaborated and worked with Winter for several years now as both a customer, and as co-environmental advocates for sustainable practices through responsible financing and fiscal policy. Winter is knowledgeable, an innovative thinker, warm, and authentic. I consider her one of a small group of our most trusted advisors for the Ecology Center."

    Debbie Beyea, 2018

  • "Winter is wonderful to work with. She is professional, affable and innovative. During the first month that I worked with her she already had 5 recommendations on ways to improve our internal processes-and all were implemented! She keeps her client's best interests in mind at all times and is very passionate about acting with integrity; she lives and breaths her values. She cares about her community and gives back through numerous volunteer opportunities. As a bonus she is really fun to work with! Winter is an asset to any team lucky enough to have her. "

    Jenise B., 2018

  • "I worked with Winter while she was at Community Bank of the Bay. She was a tireless advocate for both MindBlown Labs and The Hidden Genius Project. I have taken great joy in getting to know her better. She is dedicated, passionate and relentless when it comes to the causes and organizations that she champions and will be an invaluable asset to the right mission-aligned organization."

    Jason Young, 2016

  • "Winter is intelligent and is a thoughtful problem solver. Although we don't work in the same department, she is someone I like to consult as she provides great insights and knowledge. Winter is also a wonderful person to work with. She has great work ethics, cares deeply for the success of our bank and she is a pleasure to be around."

    Lan Ross, 2014

  • "Winter is one of those unique individuals who can just as easily talk finance with a seasoned executive as with a struggling farmers' market start-up. She is dedicated, clear in her communications, and able to get the job done. She was a pleasure to work with and I valued her highly as a trusted colleague."

    Megan Himan, 2012

  • "Winter is a community-oriented professional with a personable demeanor and strong business sense. I have worked with Winter at Bank of the West and have relied on her recommendations for Community Affairs grant funding in her neighborhood/territory. I've come to know her as a person and professional with integrity and passion for her work."

    Dian Quinn, 2012

  • "I had the great pleasure of co-managing and facilitating a regional sales meeting with Winter for nearly 2 years. Winter epitomizes a leader in every sense of the word, as she cares for those on her team, strives to bring out the best in them and has a positive spirit along the way. I appreciate the new ideas Winter brings to the table as her forward thinking lends well to any venture she seeks out and I have benefited from them greatly. I highly recommend Winter for new projects and opportunities."

    Eric Ostgarden, 2011

  • "I worked with Winter for about 2 years at Bank of the West where she was the Branch Manager. Winter was always supportive and helped me grow within my position and explore my career path. I could always count on Winter to address any concerns I had in a timely manner. As the branch manager, Winter always had a full agenda but she always made sure that our team at the Montclair Branch was taken care of and had access to all of resources needed. I will remember Winter most for the great sales skills and techniques that she passed along to me. She gave me great ideas on how to present complete product solutions and showed me new ways to overcoming customer objections. She taught me a lot about creating that unique customer experience that will lead to great business relationships further down the road."

    Brian Casino, 2011