“Wildcat” William Jude is a self-described “old-time hillbilly guitarist.” He lives in Clayton, GA and travels around the area to play his music. Usually he sits out on the street and plays for people passing by, but sometimes he performs at a local theater in Highlands, NC. Jude also writes his own music and says his inspiration comes from his own experiences. He is well known around the area because of his friendly and outgoing personality.

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