Folk musician Jack Williams to perform at Unity Church

Singer-songwriter Jack Williams will perform at Lawrence’s Unity Church, 900 Madeline Lane, at 7:30 p.m. Friday.

Based in Arkansas, Williams spends most of his time touring the country. Past gigs include the Newport Folk Festival and Chicago’s “Folkstage,” hosted by Rich Warren of NPR’s “The Midnight Special.”

Peter Yarrow and Tom Paxton of Peter, Paul & Mary have hailed Williams as “the best guitar player I’ve ever heard” and “one of favorite all-time pickers,” respectively.

Kasey Rausch, a Missouri folk artist, will open Williams’ show Feb. 6. Tickets are $20. For more information or to buy tickets, visit www.westsidefolk.org or call 865-FOLK.