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The Many Passions of Nicholas Edward Williams

By Alex Volz

Published July 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM EDT

On June 06, 2024 the Pensacola Museum of Commerce opened its doors once again to RadioLive, a NPR broadcast birthed from WUWF, the public radio station that has served as the heartbeat of Northwest Florida for over 35 years. This months lineup consisted of acclaimed Grammy/IBMA award winning singer/songwriter Adam Wright, Internationally recognized performing artists The NEW Quintet, and the nationally touring Indie Pop band Certainly So. Photo Credit Elizabeth Linn © all rights reserved. www.elizabethlinnphotography.com — RadioLive from WUWF.

Nicholas Edward Williams is one of the busiest musicians in town. He fronts The New Quintet, plays solo shows, hosts a music history podcast, and runs a non-profit that replaces musical instruments lost during natural disasters.

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Learn more about his podcast American Songcatcher and upcoming tour dates at NicholasEdwardWilliams.com

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