In the beginning it was always a solo gig. Though I was interested in bringing other people in, open to the way the music might evolve with someone else's creative input. In the last year I've welcomed a lively new element to the mix. Someday, maybe I'll tell you the story of how the cosmos were arranged in such a way that he just fell into my lap like a falling star! So now there is a new fresh sound, and a renewed sense of purpose. I'm delighted to have Jeremy Mohr on board to grace the stage with his versatile and instinctive finesse on the acoustic guitar, mandolin, and banjo! Be sure to check it out at the next show.
Influences
I can appreciate a wide spectrum of music players. The ones though that have taught me the most about music...folks like Richie Havens, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, Buffy Saint-Marie, Gillian Welch, Greg Brown, Dar Williams, Richard Schindell, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Damien Rice, Micheal Hedges, Patti Griffin, Ani Difranco, and Ben Harper. My music collection also includes the likes of Janis Joplin, Nina Simone, Norah Jones, Indigo Girls, India Arie, Tori Amos, Muddy Waters, Leonard Cohen, James Taylor, Crosby Stills & Nash, Union Station, Jack Johnson, Hank Roberts and the Wiggy Dog Boy, The Mammals, Simon and Garfunkel, NickelCreek (NOT to be confused with NickelBack), Jimi Hendrix, Beethoven, Tracy Chapman, Sublime, Buddy Guy, Gypsy Kings, and Live. I am also inspired, not just musically, but personally by tremendous artists, writers, and movers & shakers like Martin Luther King Jr., Alice Walker, Maya Angelou, David Sedaris, Annie Leibovitz. And then there's all the different folks I meet in my day to day...who give me something to think about...something to sing about.
Sounds Like
Any feedback and criticisms offered up constructively are always welcome.
For a handful of years I’ve frequented the Buffalo music circuit. Paying my dues in the coffee shops. bars and back-yards around town. Performing original songs inspired by socio-political past and current events, my own demons & heroes and matters of the heart.
As far back as I can retrieve memories, I’ve been singing. Music has always been a staple in my life, a necessary creative outlet. Though I was born in Buffalo, NY, I spent most of my youth growing up in Los Angeles, CA. And all along the way, from Buffalo, to Cali, and back to Buffalo again...there was music. As a child I toyed with the piano, then the violin, and eventually ended up with a guitar in my hands.
Slowly I experimented with it’s possibilities, and began creating music. And once I had the taste of my own music in my mouth, I was hooked...the rest is history. Looking back now, those first songs written will never see the light of day. But I understand now...that is the process. You have to start somewhere and learn and evolve, in order to become the person you aim to be, fulfilled creatively, emotionally, etc. It’s important for us to be in a constant state of growth, to be ever-changing.
So this is my music...so far...just a few personal stories and observations put to song. This is what I have to bring to the table...and it’s my hope that from it, you can take with you something meaningful. Thanks for listening~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Or you could just ELIMINATE the MIDDLE MAN and support the cause by sending $15.00 $1.00 shipping in check or money order form to Madeleine White, PO Box 1221, Buffalo NY, 14221. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WRITE-UP IN THE ARTVOICE PRECEEDING THE CD RELEASE PARTY....
"Buffalo-based Singer-Songwriter Madeleine White’s years of playing in coffeehouses and clubs across Western New York have definitley paid off in a big way. White’s debut CD, Restless, exhibits a songwriter of mature skill and lyrical sensibilities. White’s voice is hypnotic and the musical backing (courtesy of White’s acoustic and guitar playing and guests Liz Abbot and Ed Hart and others) proves tastefully understated yet positively enchanting. Madeleine White performs at a release party for Restless with friends Abbott, Hart and Jon Martz on Thursday (Jan.20) at 8pm at Nietzsche’s." -Artvoice Publication, January 2005
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Hi Madeleine, It had been a while since I'd been on Myspace, but I got on today and listened to you sing The Child. It was really nice to hear you sing again. I hope you are well! ~ Jason
Those damn grey clouds are still on top ! Can't wait to hear it live again. I hope the hectic pace of the last couple weeks slows down for you soon. Travel safe.
I dont know if you remember me, but i was just dropping by to say hi and ask if you've got any new recordings out, and what you're up to. I hope 2008 finds you well and full of joy.
Hi Maddie, just checking in - glad to see those damn grey clouds still on top. Hope to catch a show soon - you know my favorite venue. I hope life is good. Peace.
I brought some paradise back with me for you! THen I went and had surgery on my hips and have been SORE and DOPEY...starting to feel better now. What are you up to? When are you playing next? I'm just working, writing, trying to find a good apt in LA so i can move there...any ideas? do you know anyone with a bungalow to rent?
whats up? shout out from here in hawaii..visiting friends and NETWORKING for the month...im THIS close to getting on LOST, my ultimate goal..things are going well. miss you! what are you up to these days?
Thanks for the heads up on Broadway Joe's. I'll try to bring a friend or two. I hope the patio will be open ;-) Certainly some good times there in my youth - it's nice to know you can go home to familiar places in 2007 and still find good music and be young again. See you there.
Hey, Maddie - just popping in to say hello. It's been a while. Don't see any dates on your page - i'm hoping for another gig at B'Joe's sometime soon in the future. Good vibes coming from The Tonawanda's.
Hey Madeleine! Thanks for stopping by and saying hello. Glad you're enjoying the new music I've been working on. Your work is lovely as always. We should do a duet! That would be a fun trip! Keep in touch!
Hi, thanks for the message. I had a listen to you too the other week and was really impressed. Great stuff! As for Cork - well its a few hrs from Dublin..and just to warn you, we have the worst transport system i.e. non existent! But it'll be worth it - have a great trip. xo
