Ozarks Hillbilly Storyteller & Musician
Tall tales, mountain tunes, and the spirit of the Ozarks — brought to life by Gruncle Will on guitar, mandolin, and banjo.
A Voice From the Ozarks Hollers
Part storyteller, part musician, all hillbilly. Gruncle Will has been spinning yarns and picking strings from the back porches and barn stages of the Ozarks for decades. His tales carry the wisdom of the hills and his music carries the soul.
Learn More About WillThree Instruments, One Mountain Soul
Guitar
Flatpicking and fingerstyle tunes rooted in Appalachian tradition.
Mandolin
Quick tremolo and old-time melodies that ring through the hollers.
Banjo
Clawhammer and three-finger rolls, straight from the hills.
Tales Worth Tellin'
From moonshine misadventures to encounters with critters of every kind, Gruncle Will's stories capture the humor and heart of Ozarks life. Several are now available in print.
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Life in the Ozarks
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