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Black Doves
Album: Black Doves
Released: Jan 1, 0001
Label: Funzalo

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  • Genre: Alternative / Folk Rock / Indie

    Location NASHVILLE, Tennessee, US

    Profile Views: 101617

    Last Login: 10/30/2011

    Member Since 10/21/2005

    Website http://www.ameliawhite.com

    Record Label Funzalo Records

    Type of Label Indie

  • Bio

    .... .. .. .. .. .. ...... .... Raised In Virginia, and based in Nashville, Amelia White cut her musical teeth in the New England area, in the same scene that produced Mary Gauthier, Lori McKenna and SarahBorges. Her music has been described as hard rocking -folkin -alt-art country… But her songs and strong melodic style rise above categorization. Her Albums BLUE SOUVENIRS and BLACK DOVES (funzalo Records 2006) put her on the map with critical acclaims nationwide, steady non-com radio play,and appearances on E-Town and NPR’s All Songs Considered. A few TV Placements further exposed her talents. .... "The songs come out of me hard and heavy-- regularly. They walk the line between Neo Folk, raw well made rock, and rootsy pop. They have a lot of heart, and a good dose of intellect, and every few songs have a political and social consciousness....sometimes you have to listen twice to get em, though some can easily grab hold of you like an old hank williams. Some call them Indie Country, some Americana, Some Folk Rock. To me they are the stories of my life and love and what I see in my friends eyes, strangers stories. they are miniature 3-3and1/2 minute films. Writing to music comes to me like breathing and or eating, and its as pleasurable upon completion as great sex." .... Now with a new album in hand entitled MOTORCYCLE DREAM Amelia continues to prove that she’s a prolific writer with something to say and intensity to her cinematic lyrics that will stand the test of time. She’s already attracted a partnership with Art Ford Music Agency (L.A.) to shop the new tunes to TV and Film. MOTORCYLCE DREAM was recorded mostly live in Nashville with Producer Neilson Hubbard and a small core band of her favorite Nashville and Boston Players, most notably JJ Jackson (Dylan) Marco Giovino (Glen Tilbrook) and Russell Chudnofsky (Lori McKenna) .... "My band lately walks the line between a caveman airplane up in the sky at high speed almost ready to fall apart, and a fine glimmering jewel..." .... MOTORCYCLE DREAM explores addiction, political and personal bullies, her dog’s near death, stranger’s heart-aches, and new love. Amelia is known for her unadulterated live performances and charisma. She is a true artist and will continue to write and play her songs regardless of lack of funding, current trends, or gas prices. .... AMELIA PRESS: .... "White digs deep lyrically, mining her muse for everything it is worth. Her sense of imagery comes from the poetic yet is always accessible. She is cut from the same cloth as Leonard Cohen in that each line creates that poetic reality that we the listeners can relate to immediately. There are a lot of people writing songs these days who aren't necessarily inspired from the heart and soul. Amelia White isn't one of these. She is a Nashville treasure"-ALTERNATIVE ROOT...."Neil young may have sung about a “Motorcycle Mama,” but few women other than White have sung about what it’s like to be one. The slinky, temolo-laced song song in question is the title track of her new album…As she slurs the snaking, blue melody, she sounds restless, self-possessed and a little seductive” Jewly Hight –NASHVILLE SCENE"...."Delves into the pockets of your soul with rich poetic lyrics that take you along for a ride while romancing you with raw charismatic acoustic-electric melodies. Her creative sound is a cross between the heart of Lucinda Williams and the intense essence of Tom Petty."-HELMET HAIR MAGAZINE....“Ebullient choruses and complicated moods Literate verse and ravaged guitars and a level of composition and craftsmanship that brings to mind Lucinda Williams, Tom Petty, and Ryan Adams.” Joan Anderman,- BOSTON GLOBE .... “Smart and catchy and tuneful in a way that recalls Steve Earle’s mesh of power chords, jangle and meaty rhythm section” Roy Kaston,- NO DEPRESSION .... “Rumor has it Morning Song is getting pitched to Tim and Faith but it’s plenty charming here as a frayed-edged pedal steel washed ballad. NASHVILLE SCENE-Jewly Hight 2008 .... “I can’t get Amelia White’s song BLACK DOVES outta my head…as with any great song it actually hits the heart more deeply with it’s melody than with it’s words” Peter Blackstock NO DEPRESSION 2007 .... “Love songs give way to landscapes, both confesstional and wider than herself, with details that never intrude on the sonic thrust.” Roy Kasten, NO DEPRESSION 2006 .... "Nashville songwriter Amelia White sings with the grace and ease of a seasoned star" HARP 2006 .... “Fiery topical ideas and emotional stories that name-check places such as Tupelo, as good country songs do. She sings ‘em with a hint of Virginia-bred twang that’s natural and charming” NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN 2007 .... “Its no wonder that Amelia White is being touted as the next Lucinda Williams…but White has her own strong songs, and strong style” WASHINGTON POST 2006 .... “Her natural delivery seems from such a personal place and the songs so well written that White proves to be an artist of great distinction.” MILES OF MUSIC 2006 .... “Literate and raw…White’s spirited live shows are unique and unadulterated…hard to resist” SEATTLE STRANGER 2007 .... “White has emerged as one of the best local up-and comers since moving to Music City four years ago” NASHVILLE SCENE Michael McCall 2006 .... “Jawdropping- her layered acoustic /electric mixture is mesmerizing and her lyrics are stunning-this lady deserves your whole hearted support.” ROW FAX MAGAZINE, Nashville, 2006 .... “A great Unknown” NPR”S ALL SONGS CONSIDERED Bob Boilen .... .... .. .. .. .. .. ...................... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .................... .. ..5be464fa41421e887863e9500d4ec8d7..

  • Members

    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. .. .................... .... BOOKING INQUIRIES---Andy Goddard, andysctown@verizon.net.... PLAYERS who have played on my new album (which you can download for 99 cent a song...:) MOTORCYCLE DREAM-- Marco Giovino-fantastic Drummer, John Jackson (JJ)- sublime guitars, Russell Chudnofsky- sonic painting guitars, Paul Slivka-Bass, Neilson Hubbard the great,- Bass, Keys, Vocals, John Byrd -great vox on the duet Morning Song, Molly Bancroft- tastey box and vox, Megan McCormick -sleazey lap steel, Mack Starks-, deep gritty vox, Molly THomas on sweet fiddle, Eamon McLooughlin- on more sweet fiddle, and Leslie Mills and Garrison Starr on sexy vox. .... I play live solo ( to make it work!) and when I can live I have had the priviledge of playing with many more talents round the country....to name a few---John Sands , Tommy Williams and Larry Ferguson on drums, Duane Jarvis, Doug Lancio, and Shawn Byrne on guitars, Buddy Cage on Lap Steel, Julie Wolf ..s...great vox have sung with me--Clare Burson, Jennifer Kimball, Jennifer Staton, Anne McCue, .... .... the list goes on and on! and then there's my last couple records, also full of many of the above players and others... if you go to CD baby and buy some discs all the info is on there folks.. .... I am VERY lucky with all the talent that has contributed to these songs that come outta me! .... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. .................... ..

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