Andrew White
Posted: Thu Jan 8, 2009 12:39 pm

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Finger-style guitarist and songwriter Andrew White to launch new album Walk in Light with national tour.

Since moving to Canada from England via New Zealand in 2003, Andrew White has quickly established himself as one of the country's top finger style guitarists and songwriters.

Concert and festival audiences have been taken by storm with his technically amazing guitar playing and soulful songs, leaving most standing in gracious applause begging for more.

As one reporter accurately observed,

"It is no stretch at all to describe Andrew White as the Art Tatum of the Guitar." - Stephen Pedersen, THE CHRONICLE HERALD

Recorded this past September in Chicago, Walk in Light is Andrew's twelfth album to date. Featuring a full band comprised of the city's finest session musicians, it introduces an array of new songs from a broad spectrum of styles. From reggae beats to blues to folk, it displays beautifully Andrew's versatility as a guitarist, songwriter and arranger.

Coming from humble musical beginnings, Andrew started his career busking on the streets of Auckland. It was there he released his first album, Conversations in 1984 which was immediately signed by the new-age label Narada Records in the US with whom he released Islands, an instrumental collaborationwith Grammy-nominated artist David Arkenstone.

Following a live broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland, he was signed by UK label Linn Records and recorded Guitarra Celtica, a stunning instrumental album featuring 16 hauntingly beautiful original tracks.

Andrew's first vocal album, Pray For Rain, features such artists as Karen Matheson (Cappercaille), Michael McGoldrick (Afro Celt Sound System), and Brendan Power (Sting, Ray Charles). Released on the independent Scottish label Vertical Records and produced by Capercaillie founder Donald Shaw, it is a skilful recording with a unique mix of styles, strengthened by Andrew's brilliant guitar playing and expressive vocals.

In January of 2005, he released Andrew White - Live, recorded by CBC Radio Canada, broadcast to over 2-million people, and nominated for a Canadian East Coast Music Award. Worldwide, over 1-million albums including Andrew's own compositions have been sold.

Some past notable performances include international tours as a soloist supporting superstars such as Irish folk rock group Clannad, The Corrs, Michelle Shocked, John Renbourne, John Martyn, Jerry Harrison (Talking Heads), Janis Ian, Mary Black, Eddie Reader, Andy McKee, The Indigo Girls, Taj Mahal and many more.

He also toured with Scots folk outfit Capercaillie and took a 50,000-strong German festival audience by storm in a pairing with Brendan Power, the harmonica sensation from the Riverdance Orchestra. He most recently toured with Australian guitar magician Tommy Emanuel, where the two played in front of packed-out theatres across New Zealand and Ireland.

Andrew‘s unique sound is difficult to describe. He was inspired in his youth by folk guitar greats Ralph McTell, Bert Jansch and John Renbourne but is of a generation even more mind-blowing in its dexterity and inventiveness on the fretboard.

While technically brilliant, his guitar work is not just out to impress- it has a pleasing, highly melodic structure. Andrew White is one of the few who combine international class guitar playing with skilfully crafted and beautiful songs. A humble and gifted musician, Andrew's music will take you on a spiritual journey over the mountains and rivers of his soul.

Walk In Light Tour Dates:

January 2009

10 - House Concert, LEVIN
11 - PARIHAKA PEACE FESTIVAL
16-18 - ORGANIC RIVER FESTIVAL
22 - The Cabana, NAPIER
25 - Tairua Community Hall, TAIRUA

February 2009

6-8 - WAIHEKE FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
20 - The Nectar Lounge, THAMES

March 2009

6 - Hauraki House Theatre, COROMANDEL
7 - Eggsentric Cafe, WHITIANGA
10 - Acoustic Music Club, UPPER HUTT
13-15 - WOMAD
19 - Le Cafe, PICTON
22 - The Mussel Inn, ONEKAKA
27 - The Boathouse, NELSON
28 - Saracen's Bush Lounge, KARAMEA

April 2009

4 - Harbourlight Theatre, LYTTLETON
10-12 - CANTERBURY FOLK FESTIVAL
18 - The Penguin Club, OAMARU
26 - Cinema Paradiso, WANAKA

** All dates subject to change. Please check http://www.andrewwhitemusic.com/ for more details.

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