West Midlands based singer-songwriter DAN WHITEHOUSE is set is release his second album, Reaching For A State Of Mind, on Monday 7 October 2013.
Much in demand, Dan has shared stages with such artists as Willy Mason, Joseph Arthur, Caitlin Rose and Josh Ritter, plus blues guitar legend Peter Green, chart-topper Maria McKee, folk star Jim Moray, ex-Teardrop Explodes Julian Cope and the Grammy winning World Party. He’s also performed sell-out headline shows throughout the UK.
Featuring eleven new songs, including the sublime A Dream That’s Floating Out To Sea, the album represents a bold step forward for the songwriter, introducing a more expansive, full bodied sound. Questioning, observing, it’s filled with optimism and self-doubt, as central characters attempt to find their place in the world.
The album was recorded with producer/ musician/ collaborator Michael Clarke, steel guitarist PJ Wright (Fairport Convention), The Old Dance School’s Helen Lancaster (viola and violin) and with significant input from percussionist Chip Bailey (Duke Special), whose use of ‘stump fiddle’, pots and pans adds a distinctive rhythmical sound to Dan’s songs.
“Lyrics which involuntarily swerve your gaze to the sky” – Music Week
“A serene and nuanced debut” – Guitarist
“Sensational” – Tom Robinson/ BBC 6 Music
“Really, really gorgeous songs” – Janice Long/ BBC Radio 2
“Reminiscent of Donovan, at his mid 1960s best … likely to achieve the higher profile his talents deserve” – Maverick
Reaching For A State Of Mind (Tiger Dan Records) is released on Monday 7 October 2013 on CD and download via all major platforms.
The album is launched at The Crescent Theatre, Birmingham, on Sunday 29 September 2013, where Dan will appear with full band prior to UK tour dates.
Sunday 29 September 2013
Moseley Folk Presents:
Dan Whitehouse
Singer-songwriter launches second album, Reaching For A State Of Mind.
With support.
The Crescent Theatre, Sheepcote Street, Birmingham B16 8AE
Doors: 6pm, start 6.30pm
Tickets: £8 (advance); £11 (on the door)
Box Office: 0121 643 5858
Website: www.dan-whitehouse.com
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Twitter: @dan_whitehouse
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/danwhitehouse
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