May 20, 2013

Drake White: Where The Music Is Involuntary

What exactly does one mean when they say something is done involuntarily? Here are a couple of definitions for you..”done without conscious control…or automatic”. There are a lot of things that are involuntary. A few things that might make your list are sneezing, or maybe yawning. Some may say falling in love. I think we all could agree on breathing as maybe the number one answer for an involuntary act. But how about music? In a conversation literally minutes before showtime on Saturday night in Chattanooga, TN at Track 29, Drake White spoke of how each and every night he and his band “sharpen their blade” with every show…to the point that the music is becoming involuntary. Drake says with all the shows they have put in over the last year that they just keep fine tuning it every night. Involuntary is a description that I associated with what Drake was speaking of, and if you’d seen his show last night, you’d know what I’m talking about. When Drake takes the stage I think he actually meets another form of the definition..”concerned in bodily processes that are not under the control of the will”.(esp. of muscles or nerves) Drake’s body literally loses control when he begins to play! Souloozes from every extremity of his body! His feet tap and stomp, his eyes open and close uncontrollably, he twists, turns, jumps, and spins! His fists pump, his hands clap, and his voice…his voice…sings like the gospel speaking to your soul! And It’s all involuntary! It’s what the music does to him….and to you! The listener…the fan….can’t help but be drawn in to every ounce of energy that Drake brings to the stage. You can’t help but smile, shake, rattle, and roll to the tunes of Drake White! It causes another involuntary action for you too….GOOSE BUMPS!

Check out the rest of the post by Jim Boles HERE.

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April 9, 2013

News from the Big Fire Base Camp

The Latest News from the Big Fire Base Camp 

“The Simple Life” is the debut single for new country artist Drake White.  For the Hokes Bluff, Alabama native, “The Simple Life” is more than a song; it’s a way of life.  Drake still follows the Farmer’s Almanac in a culture where most follow The Weather Channel.  Drake encourages his faithful footstompin’ fans to get back to a simpler way of life.  In the ‘Fast paced rat race, who’s gonna finish first’ society we live in, we forget to stop and take it all in, to appreciate the small stuff like ‘beer ice cold, sunrise, sunset, grillin’ on the back steps, pickin’ on a good song’, that’s The Simple Life to Drake.

“The Simple Life” was released to radio markets on March 25^th and quickly became Billboard Magazine’s most added song in country music for the week.  Fans flooded the phone lines from Wisconsin, to Texas, to California, to Georgia requesting “The Simple Life”.   Now fans can purchase the single Tuesday, April 9^th on iTunes, Amazon or DrakeWhite.com.

Drake says, “The grassroots following of “footstompin’ fans are the reason for his success.  They come to shows, share photos and videos over the internet and the simple way, by word of mouth.  He aptly calls this, “Spreading the Fire” a term paying homage to his roots of sitting around the campfire pickin’ and grinnin’ with friends and family.  “Thanks to all my footstompin’ fans for the support, Yeepaaa!”

So folks, don’t forget to buy your copy of “The Simple Life” on Tuesday.  You can add it to your iTunes or Amazon wish list now.  Check out the website for the latest news and announcements from the Big Fire Base Camp, www.drakewhite.com.

-Written by

April LaCour

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March 25, 2013

DEBUT SINGLE “THE SIMPLE LIFE” AT RADIO NOW

SINGER/SONGWRITER INFUSES COUNTRY, ROCK AND BLUES

Nashville, TN – MCA Nashville singer/songwriter Drake White released his debut single, “The Simple Life,” to radio this week tying Justin Moore for the most added song. “The Simple Life” is co-written by Drake, Jeremy Stover and Brian Dean Maher and will appear on Drake’s upcoming debut album (title TBD) due out late 2013 on MCA.

To hear “The Simple Life” click here and to see Drake discuss his debut single, click here.

Drake explains what’s behind the debut single saying “There’s a buzz in this world. There’s a distraction and a constant noise. ‘The Simple Life’ is about getting away from that and knowing what is important to you—family, friends, God, whatever and really feeling that you don’t have to be going  90 million miles an hour all the time.“

He adds, “You can slow down, live simply and when you let the loose ends drag, they say the stress levels go down, the health goes up. When you’re healthy and stress free, that’s a good life.  That’s the simple life.”

The Alabama native describes his sound as “country rockin’ freestyle blues” with influences by Ray Charles, Merle Haggard, Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, whom Drake toured with on the Country Throwdown tour. He has also opened for Eric Church, Kid Rock, Alan Jackson, Little Big Town and most recently, Blackberry Smoke.

For a full list of Drake White tour dates visit www.drakewhite.com

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March 9, 2013

Drake White, ‘The Simple Life’ – Song Review

BY: Billy Dukes for Taste of Country

Songs like Drake White’s ‘The Simple Life’ end up inspiring scores of new singer-songwriters to bring their talents to Nashville. White makes it look so easy, singing about familiar pleasures we all know and usually under-appreciate.

‘The Simple Life’ is a great singalong song. The chorus is unique and catchy. The way he says “woman” is charming and memorable. One imagines a sea of fans shouting it just the same way at the hottest outdoor festivals this summer. It’s not “woman,” it’s “wah-man.”

“I said I’m a fan of beer ice cold / Waving at my neighbor when I meet him on the road / Kissing on my woman in the moon light / Yeah, I’m a fan of the simple life / Give me a good pair of boots / A small piece of land / A little ol’ house where I can hang my hat / I’ll be a happy man / Yes, I’m a fan of the simple life.”

Songs that look this easy to replicate usually come from great songwriters, and while fans haven’t heard enough of White’s catalog to enshrine him quite yet, ‘The Simple Life’ is a gem. Familiar furniture appears polished when coming from this artist, who sings with an inspired looseness fans beg to see live.

“I’ll take a country road, yes I’ll take a row of beans / I’ll take an old church pew with my family sittin’ next to me / I said a sunrise, sunset grillin’ on the back steps / Pickin’ on a good song tonight / Hey I’m a fan of the simple life,” White sings to close the second verse.

On ‘The Simple Life,’ White is a more countrified Corey Smith, seemingly cut from the same songwriter cloth (the two even share the same manicured beard and affinity for unusual headwear). His song is tailor-made for country radio, and with a little luck it will become one fans are scrambling to find on iTunes.

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March 8, 2013

Drake makes debut performance at SXSW 2013

Drake White is set to make his debut performance at the 2013 South by Southwest Conference in Austin, TX. Drake will be performing on Wednesday, March 13th at 5 p.m. at Papi Tino’s (1306 E 6th St) for Walmart/T-Mobile Happy Hour, and Saturday, March 16th at 2 p.m. at The Belmont (W 6th St & Lavaca St) for Live From Live Nation’s Labs.

SXSW 2013 is the world’s leading music industry conference, featuring over 2000 musical acts. “SXSW which began in 1987 as a showcase for regional and independent music has long since become the spring season preview for virtually every niche and echelon of the music business” New York Times (March 19, 2012). The anticipated 70,000 attendees will have the opportunity to hear discussions by industry professionals, visit the Trade Show and attend various activities throughout the week. For more information visit http://www.sxsw.com.

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March 4, 2013

Drake White – CRS 2013

Drake had the pleasure of playing at the Ryman Auditorium and Hard Rock Cafe for Country Radio Seminar 2013. Drake White is an aspiring singer songwriter residing in Nashville, TN. The Hokes Bluff, Alabama native has a very different country feel with a freestyle twist on many of his original songs. He ad-libs throughout a show phrasing rhythmic lyrics as his entertaining live show unfolds. Drake frequently involves the audience in his witty craftsmanship of verbalization as well. The enthusiastic 27 year old credits many country, blues, rock, freestyle and bluegrass influences that forms his musical sound that is unique in its own way. The EMI singer/songwriter is incredibly motivated in his pursuit of creating great music and wants nothing more than to do what he loves. He is a God fearing, river rat, beach bum that loves the outdoors and expresses this love through his soulful lyrical exchanges that breeze through the listener’s ears effortlessly.

Check out Drake’s CRS Artist page HERE.

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January 9, 2013

615 Picks: 10 Artists to Watch in 2013

BY: Chuck Dauphin, Nashville

Drake White — MCA Nashville has a lot of hopes riding on their new artist, and well they should. He possesses a sharp wit in his songwriting that is comparable to that of an early Brad Paisley. Anyone who cites bluegrass and freestyle sounds in his bio is sure to be a little off-center musically, and that is a very good thing. With material like “Fifty Years Too Late,” White is sure to make a mark with audiences in 2013!

Check out the article HERE.

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