New Jersey Stage 2015 - Issue 12 | Page 9

length album entitled, The Honesty Room. After building her fan base through those very coffee houses, the internet and public radio, the success of the recording led Dar to sign a deal with Razor & Tie, a large record distribution and licensing company with whom she would remain for many years. The label also introduced her to the legendary singer-songwriter Joan Baez. “Joan Baez was great, I owe much to her,” said Williams in appreciative tones. “Joan and I were both on the Razor & Tie label; her manager also managed 38 Special, so I really fell into some lucky circumstances. Joan was looking to make her Duets record with a person from our label that was unknown and super green and that person was me! Her agent let her hear my music, she gave it the green light and I went on the road opening for her; she took that chance on me for a year and a half.” Watch “I Am The One Who Will Remember Everything” NewJerseyStage.com 2015 - ISSUE 12 ARTICLES 9