Eric Angus Whyte

Bio:

I've been playing music as an excuse for a job since 2004. My first love was songwriting. The potential potency of a good song was first stressed to me through the writings of a few people like Rich Mullins, Bruce Cockburn and Mark Heard. Since 2004 I've released two solo projects and participated in a group project with Lyrics & Laughter, a musical/comedy show promoting Cape Breton culture. Over the last six years I've been fortunate enough to have played, recorded and toured with some wonderful musicians. Some of the highlights as I remember them now....my very first tour was as an opening act for Joel Plaskett. It was, perhaps, an odd match but a real blast. Another big highlight was recording Eastbound Plane with Greg Keelor from Blue Rodeo. He's been a musical hero of mine for the longest time. Then last year a celtic group called GiveWay, from Edinburgh, recorded my tune Lost In This Song as the title track of their new record. Their version rocks and I recommend everyone to go buy it as the song sounds much better sung with the Scottish lilt (www.givewaymusic.com). Presently I'm working on a new single with vetran (solid) rocker Randy Stonehill.------ Albums: Always Home: a loosely thematic collection of songs dealing with the experiences of leaving home, trying to find belonging, and eventually returning with a bit more graciousness and gratitude. Nominated for the Folk Album of the Year at the ECMAs.------ A Little Rough Around The Edges: A live in the studio (experimental!) project, containing untuned vocals, guitar flubs and a terrific sense of musical vulnerability :) Purchase the albums on iTunes or at www.ericanguswhyte.com !!! Start Code To Apply Top Banner !!!! ...... ...... Custom top banner code by Eileen ..

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Member Since:

February 14, 2008

Influences:

Rich Mullins, Larry Norman, Mark Heard, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, Dougie MacLean, Nanci Griffith, Greg Keelor, Leonard Cohen, Gram Parsons, Mark Knopfler, Bob Dylan, Pierre Chiasson.

Sounds Like:

Anne Murray, Roger Whittaker, The Carpenters, Celine Dion