Black Sheep Folk: Hans Williams Makes an Appearance in the Springs

On Oct. 11, The Black Sheep, a music venue on E Platte Ave, had fans anticipating an unforgettable night of indie folk music, a classic genre for the Mountain West. I was feeling anticipatory myself — I had no idea what the long-haired blonde musician Hans Williams might bring. The venue wasn’t full at the outset, but as the night went on, people slowly trickled into the dark, wide room. Hours later, it was cramped with teenage girls and couples looking for a good night out. As people walked in, there was an eagerness to take photos in the old-style photo booth. Before Williams took the stage, Cece Coakley, the opener, quickly won over the crowd with her humor and effortless stage presence. Coakley looked like she could be a Colorado College student, with her bandana and flannel. Scouting the room, I wasn’t surprised to see a small row of CC students squeezed together like peas in a pod.

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