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Zach Williams & The Reformation is an American rock band formed in Jonesboro, Arkansas in 2009 by the group of Zach Williams (acoustic guitar, harp and vocals), Red Dorton (bass guitar and vocals), Robby Rigsbee (slide guitar and Rhythm guitar), Josh Copeland (lead guitar, rhythm guitar and vocals) and Evan Wilons (drums). The band took their name from the desire to reform or revitilize the southern rock sound.

2009 to Present
In February 2009, the band hit Young Avenue Music Studios in Memphis, TN to record their first album "Electric Revival". The record was released in May of 2009.

Over the course of the year the band toured throughout the region in support of the first album with some of the highlights being a show at Gruene Hall and a show at State Theatre with Hill Country Revue which consists of several members from North Mississippi Allstars.

In 2009 Zach Williams & The Reformation signed with the Teenage Head Music booking agency from Belgium. In December 2009, the band announced a three week tour of Europe, including shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Spain. In the summer of 2010 the band made a one week stop in both Guam and Japan in support of Armed Forces Entertainment, playing with Blue October.

In June 2011 ZWR releases "A Southern Offering", their second album, which showcases writing and lyrics from the entire band.

Band members

 * Zach Williams (acoustic guitar, harp and vocals)
 * Red Dorton (bass guitar and vocals)
 * Robby Rigsbee (slide guitar, rhythm guitar, and lead guitar )
 * Barry Fowler (rhythm guitar and lead guitar)
 * Creed Slater (drums and vocals)

Discography

 * 2011 - A Southern Offering (Independent)
 * 2009 - Electric Revival (Independent)