Damon Keith Williams
Baritone singer Damon Keith Williams, celebrated for his deep, resonant voice and described in his youth as “the boy with the man’s voice,” performs a free Millennium Stage concert at the Kennedy Center on July 25, 2026. His set spans R&B, jazz, and beyond, drawing on a career that includes opening for major names, a winning turn at Amateur Night at the Apollo, and national stage productions. Williams brings the same rich, soulful delivery that earned him a single release on Philadelphia International Records and appearances with Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes and the touring cast of *My Brother Marvin*.
When: July 25, 2026.
Venue: Kennedy Center, Millennium Stage.
Price: Free admission; no ticket required.
Program highlights: Williams’s performance draws from his extensive repertoire, influenced by the R&B and jazz legends he has worked with and opened for. His single “Lay With Me,” produced with Damon, James Poyser, and Victor Duplaix, was released by Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff’s Philadelphia International Records. He has performed for the NAACP’s “This Is My Vote” get-out-the-vote event supporting President Barack Obama’s re-election campaign, and subsequently for the NAACP’s Annual Freedom Fund Gala honoring radio legend Joseph “Butterball” Tamburro. In 2013 he debuted with Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes at the 500 Club in Atlantic City, joined the touring cast of *My Brother Marvin* (featuring Lynn Whitfield, Clifton Powell, and others), and was cast as Teddy Pendergrass in a concert recreation. Williams placed first at Amateur Night at the Apollo in 2013. His career also includes performances for networking guru George C. Fraser and author Dr. Emma Fraser-Pendleton’s children’s book tour, as well as for the wedding of “Mr. Philadelphia” Charlie Mack, attended by Will Smith.
Run time: Not specified in provided information.
Ages: Not specified; Millennium Stage events are generally family-friendly.
Accessibility: The Kennedy Center offers accessible seating and services; contact the venue for details.