the whale is not a band its my white tagima strat

Guitarist, multi-genre composer, keyboard & bass player (mostly self-taught). Music librarian and philosopher (I am retired now).
Music is new dimension of life.
“That is an artist as I love artists, modest in his needs: he really wants only two things, his bread and his art - panem et Circen.”
― Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols

Born the youngest of ten children, raised in Southwest Detroit and a resident of Nashville since 2005, Jack White is one of the most prolific and renowned artists of the past fifteen years.

When the White Stripes started in 1997 no one, least of all Jack, ever expected that a red-and-white two-piece band would take hold in the mainstream world. With the release of 2001’s White Blood Cells the band was thrust on magazine covers and captivating audiences through worldwide touring. “Fell in Love With a Girl” served as the band’s breakthrough hit and its accompanying Michel Gondry Lego clip was chosen by Pitchfork Media as the #1 music video of the 2000’s.

The release of Elephant in 2003 not only cemented the band’s reputation as a force to be reckoned with, but it also offered the hit “Seven Nation Army” which has since become appropriated as a de facto stadium chant for many sports teams the world over.

In 2004 White teamed up with Loretta Lynn to produce and perform on her Van Lear Rose album, an effort that won Grammy’s for Best Country Album and Best Country collaboration with vocals for the single “Portland, Oregon.” To date White has won nine Grammys in seven different categories.

White formed a “new band of old friends” the Raconteurs in 2006 and their debut album Broken Boy Soldiers showed a markedly different side, most notably one where songwriting, vocal and guitar duties were shared. The success of their debut-single “Steady, As She Goes” proved that White’s previous accomplishments were no fluke.

To take it even further, in 2009 White took to his original instrument, the drums, and started the Dead Weather with members of the Kills, Queens of the Stone Age and the Greenhornes. Releasing two albums in two years and unleashing a dark, captivating live show upon curious audiences, the Dead Weather futher-cemented Jack White’s musical versatility and range.

Also in 2009, White opened the doors to his very own record label, Third Man Records, where he has produced over 120 records in less than three years. Spanning artists as varied as Jerry Lee Lewis, the Smoke Fairies, Wanda Jackson, Black Milk and Stephen Colbert, the label has quickly developed a reputation as a leader in the vinyl record industry.

In January 2012 White announced the upcoming release of his debut album Blunderbuss which will be accompanied by extensive touring across the world.

Best known for their driven, catchy melodies and smooth licks; Blue Willow bloomed out of the heart of Murfreesboro in the spring of 2018, and has continued to spread their roots throughout Nashville and the surrounding areas. The group's debut EP, "Mix Vol. 1" (2019) made huge strides for the band earning them air-time with WMTS, Lightning 100, and WUTK, with their songs "Evelyn," "Without You," and "Windjammer."
 
Calling on influence from 70's rock legends The Beatles, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix; 90's alternative such as Radiohead and the White Stripes; and with a spice of indie rock like Tame Impala and Foster the People. Blue Willow blends genres to create a unique and fun atmosphere with crowds across America. The band's zany stage antics and fun loving personalities always have crowds coming back for more.
 
Blue Willow is comprised of Matthew Johnston(Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Elyjah Wortham(Lead guitar), Mike Chapman(Drums), Mary McAuliffe(Vocals), Christopher Jones(Bass), and Patrick Shipley(Keys/Horns).
 
The group hopes to leave an everlasting mark on their community. 
 
Supported by loving, kind, and beautiful listeners like you, 
 
Thank You -Blue Willow

musician/producer in nashville, tn
posting ideas & snippets for now, full songs to come 

instagram: @nickwalling

Frogmorton is the project of Atlanta, GA based multi-instrumentalist Nick Hanchey. His first release, 'Solid Logue Head', is a suite of cosmic tunes composed entirely on the Korg Minilogue that takes you on a harrowing journey to the edges of the solar system. When he's not twistin' knobs solo style, ole Frogmorton can be seen playing various keyboards with Atlanta's psych rock blast bois Rujen.

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