News of a rising local talent.
Singer-songwriter Dan Whitehouse continues his upward climb with the release of his third album, Raw State.
Released next month and launched at a special end-of-year show at Birmingham’s Glee Club on Sunday 7th December, Raw State was recorded during a period of unprecedented creativity that came in the wake of second album, Reaching For A State Of Mind.
Following a string of UK and North American dates in late 2013/ early 2014 which saw the songwriter slowly rework the album’s songs for new situations, Dan returned to the studio keen to recapture the passion and energy of his new live sound.
Produced in collaboration with Danny George Wilson and Chris Clarke of British Americana/country soul act Danny and the Champions of the World, Raw State embraces the power of change and new directions.
Aided by pedal steel and dobro legend BJ Cole (who has worked with such greats as Elvis Costello, Elton John, REM, Scott Walker, Brian Eno and Dolly Parton), Dan revisited and re-imagined previously recorded material, with sparse, brave arrangements that expose the songs in their Raw State.
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, ex-Teardrop Explodes Julian Cope and the Grammy winning World Party. He’s also performed sell-out headline shows throughout the UK.
The recent months have seen the West Midlands-based songwriter embark on two UK tours with Simone Felice, and close the Lunar Stage at Moseley Folk Festival (performing between The Felice Brothers and Richard Thompson).
For his Raw State launch show at The Glee Club Birmingham, Dan will be joined by his full band. Award-winning Irish songwriter Duke Special will be his special guest. Tickets £10 from 0871 472 0400 or www.glee.co.uk/birmingham
Raw State (Heantun Recording Co) is available on CD and download via all major platforms on Monday 1st December 2014.