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Legendary artist Alice Stuart continues her love affair with Blues, Folk and Rock with her latest
project, Alice Stuart & The Formerlys, a Blues/Folk outfit that encompasses many decades worth
of vast, musical experience.

The Formerlys were born in 1999 when Stuart met with bassist Marc Willett. Keyboardist Steven
Flynn and drummer Matt Williams were brought on board and the group was complete: four
seasoned music veterans named after their lengthy solo careers.

The group’s debut studio album, Freedom, is a celebration of life with hit songs such as “I’ve
Got Somethin’ For You,” “Sophia” and the title track accentuating the group’s idea that spirit is
more important than age and music is more important than a genre.

The album encapsulates the spirit of Stuart’s life and career. She was born and raised in the tiny
city of Chelan, WA where she learned to play the piano. Little did anyone know that the young
pianist would grow up to be one of Rock music’s pioneers who would go on to influence artists
such as Bonnie Raitt.

After graduating from high school in 1962, she began her music career in Seattle relocating to
California two years later where she was discovered by director of the Berkeley Folk Festival
Barry Olivier. Weeks later, she was sharing the stage with artists such as Joan Baez, Doc Watson
and Mississippi John Hurt (with whom she formed a close friendship). That success led to a
recording contract with Arhoolie Records which released her debut album All The Good Times.
The end of the 60’s saw her working alongside Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention,
 Rosalie Sorrells, Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, Jerry Ricks, Phil Ochs and Joan Baez, the release of
her album Fulltime Woman and the birth of her son.

The 1970’s proved to be her most creative musical period as she collaborated with many great
artists of that time period including with some of the greatest artists of that time. She appeared
and recorded with such artists as Jerry Garcia, Commander Cody, Michael Bloomfield, John
Prine, Albert King, Asleep at the Wheel, John Hammond, Richard Greene, Elvin Bishop, Dave
Mason, Sonny Terry, Tower of Power, Mark Naftalin, Lightnin' Hopkins, Jesse Fuller, and
Albert King.

She also created Rock outfit Snake with Bob Jones and Karl Sevareid of Southern Comfort. The
group released two albums and toured Europe with Van Morrison. Snake released two albums
through Fantasy Records and appeared on The Dick Cavett Show with George Carlin as guest
host. Stuart herself received accolades in Guitar Player and Rolling Stone magazine.

After two decades of groundbreaking firsts’ (guitar player, band leader and international
performer), Stuart retired from music to raise her family. She didn’t stay retired for long though
as she began writing and performing again in 1994 before co-establishing The Formerlys.
The other band members are also seasoned veterans of the industry. Willett is an accomplished
guitarist, recording engineer and songwriter who was a member of The Kingsmen from 1984 –
1992 as well as a member of Paul Allen’s The Grown Men, Stolen Ogre and Freddy Fender. He
has also had the honor of backing up many touring artists including Dave Stewart (The
Eurythmics), Dan Aykroyd, Tom Scott, Little Feat and Lou Reed.

Flynn has played with Chuck Berry and Jr. Cadillac and has provided his keyboard skills to
hundreds of touring acts. He is one of Washington’s most sought-after session player. Williams
is a devoted drummer who began his music career during his teens. He has worked with Bobby
Caldwell, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Plimsouls, Morris
Day and the Time, Quincy Jones and is a staple of Washington’s music scene.

Alice Stuart & The Formerlys are currently working on their second studio album.

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Alicestuartbio

  • 1. Legendary artist Alice Stuart continues her love affair with Blues, Folk and Rock with her latest project, Alice Stuart & The Formerlys, a Blues/Folk outfit that encompasses many decades worth of vast, musical experience. The Formerlys were born in 1999 when Stuart met with bassist Marc Willett. Keyboardist Steven Flynn and drummer Matt Williams were brought on board and the group was complete: four seasoned music veterans named after their lengthy solo careers. The group’s debut studio album, Freedom, is a celebration of life with hit songs such as “I’ve Got Somethin’ For You,” “Sophia” and the title track accentuating the group’s idea that spirit is more important than age and music is more important than a genre. The album encapsulates the spirit of Stuart’s life and career. She was born and raised in the tiny city of Chelan, WA where she learned to play the piano. Little did anyone know that the young pianist would grow up to be one of Rock music’s pioneers who would go on to influence artists such as Bonnie Raitt. After graduating from high school in 1962, she began her music career in Seattle relocating to California two years later where she was discovered by director of the Berkeley Folk Festival Barry Olivier. Weeks later, she was sharing the stage with artists such as Joan Baez, Doc Watson and Mississippi John Hurt (with whom she formed a close friendship). That success led to a recording contract with Arhoolie Records which released her debut album All The Good Times. The end of the 60’s saw her working alongside Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention, Rosalie Sorrells, Jack Elliott, Doc Watson, Jerry Ricks, Phil Ochs and Joan Baez, the release of her album Fulltime Woman and the birth of her son. The 1970’s proved to be her most creative musical period as she collaborated with many great artists of that time period including with some of the greatest artists of that time. She appeared and recorded with such artists as Jerry Garcia, Commander Cody, Michael Bloomfield, John Prine, Albert King, Asleep at the Wheel, John Hammond, Richard Greene, Elvin Bishop, Dave Mason, Sonny Terry, Tower of Power, Mark Naftalin, Lightnin' Hopkins, Jesse Fuller, and Albert King. She also created Rock outfit Snake with Bob Jones and Karl Sevareid of Southern Comfort. The group released two albums and toured Europe with Van Morrison. Snake released two albums through Fantasy Records and appeared on The Dick Cavett Show with George Carlin as guest host. Stuart herself received accolades in Guitar Player and Rolling Stone magazine. After two decades of groundbreaking firsts’ (guitar player, band leader and international performer), Stuart retired from music to raise her family. She didn’t stay retired for long though as she began writing and performing again in 1994 before co-establishing The Formerlys.
  • 2. The other band members are also seasoned veterans of the industry. Willett is an accomplished guitarist, recording engineer and songwriter who was a member of The Kingsmen from 1984 – 1992 as well as a member of Paul Allen’s The Grown Men, Stolen Ogre and Freddy Fender. He has also had the honor of backing up many touring artists including Dave Stewart (The Eurythmics), Dan Aykroyd, Tom Scott, Little Feat and Lou Reed. Flynn has played with Chuck Berry and Jr. Cadillac and has provided his keyboard skills to hundreds of touring acts. He is one of Washington’s most sought-after session player. Williams is a devoted drummer who began his music career during his teens. He has worked with Bobby Caldwell, Don Henley, Stevie Nicks, Jackson Browne, Linda Ronstadt, The Plimsouls, Morris Day and the Time, Quincy Jones and is a staple of Washington’s music scene. Alice Stuart & The Formerlys are currently working on their second studio album.