ABOUT
When you hear Effron White, you are immediately struck by the uniqueness of his songs and their delivery. His gravelly vocal quality is reminiscent of Tom Waits, John Prine, or Bob Dylan. There’s also a personal earthiness that drives the emotional truth of his songs right into your heart. He does it all with his own unique acoustic guitar style and a smattering of harmonica.
As a songwriter, Effron draws his influences from those legends of the past who are looked upon as poets as much as songwriters, such as, Bob Dylan, Townes Van Zandt, John Prine, and Guy Clark. His skills as a singer/songwriter have resulted in nationwide recognition. In 2004, Effron won the coveted "New Folk" Award at the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. He has also been honored as the Northwest Arkansas Music Award's "Best Folk Artist", and his song, "Yankee Dime" was voted "Best Original Song" at the 2002 Ozark Music Awards. In 2008 he was entered into the NW Arkansas Music Awards Hall of Fame, having won “Best Singer-Songwriter” in three previous years.
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COMPLETE LIST OF ACCOLADES:
2008- NW Arkansas Music Awards HALL OF FAME
2008- OZARK FOLK FESTIVAL Song Contest Finalist
2007- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Singer-Songwriter"
2006- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Singer-Songwriter"
2004- KERRVILLE FOLK FESTIVAL "New Folk Competition for Emerging Songwriters", Winner
2003- OZARK FOLK FESTIVAL Folk Song Contest, 3rd Place
2003- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 1st Place
2002- OZARK MUSIC AWARDS "Best Original Song" ('Yankee Dime")
2002- NORTHWEST ARKANSAS MUSIC AWARDS "Best Folk Artist"
2001- GREAT AMERICAN SONGWRITING CONTEST "Honor Award"
2001- UNISONG INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST Finalist
2001- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 2nd Place & Honorable Mention
2001- COOCH MUSIC SONG CONTEST Honorable Mention
2000- OKLAHOMA SONGWRITERS AND COMPOSERS ASSOC. (OSCA) One Plus One Song Contest, 1st Place
2000- WOODY GUTHRIE SONGWRITING COMPETITION, 3rd Place
2000- ENORMOUS RECORDS Song Contest, Grand Prize Winner
1999- CHRIS AUSTIN SONGWRITING CONTEST (MERLEFEST), 2nd Place (Country)
1999- WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL (WINFIELD, KS), "NewSongs Showcase" Selectee
"...but the best award is when someone tells you you've touched their heart with a song." -Effron
CD’s:
“Day in the Sun”, 2000 Produced by Emily Kaitz
“Yankee Dime”, 2004 Produced by Fred Bogart
“Paradiso Loco”, 2007 Produced by The East Side Flash
“THIS CD MUST BE HEARD!” --Paul Pearcy, speaking of “Paradiso Loco”.
"Effron White has what it takes as a songwriter. Every song tells a story and his voice is full of the character needed to deliver it." --Paul Pearcy, musician (Jerry Jeff Walker, Lost Gonzo Band, Terri Hendrix Band)
CONTACT:
Effron White’s official website: .effronwhite
Effron White’s cell phone: 479-200-1631 (anytime, day or night)
Effron White’s email: effronwhiteeffronwhite
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- Screen name:
- Effron White
- Member since:
- Nov 17 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Bob Dylan, Guy Clark, Townes Van Zandt, Tom Waits, John Prine, Jerry Jeff Walker, Lucinda Williams
MUSIC
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Yankee Dime
Yankee Dime Track number: 1 Year: 2004 Album: Yankee Dime Genre: Folk
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Nothing to Lose
Nothing to Lose Track number: 5 Year: 2004 Album: Yankee Dime Genre: Folk
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Biscuits and Gravy
Biscuits and Gravy Track number: 1 Year: 2000 Album: Day in the Sun Genre: Folk
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Right Next to Nothing
Right Next to Nothing Track number: 3 Year: 2000 Album: Day in the Sun
