Fayetteville, Arkansas
57 Years Old
Singer-Songwriter

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"We all got holes to fill /Them holes are all that's real /Some fall on you like a storm /Sometimes.."

BIOGRAPHY

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.

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: www.effronwhite.com
Effron White’s cell phone: 479-200-1631 (anytime, day or night)
Effron White’s email: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
MySpace : www.myspace.com/effronwhitemusic
YouTube Videos: www.youtube.com/effronwhite
Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/effronwhitemusic

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Folk, Country, Alternative Country

PUBLISHING COMPANY

Sticker Freak Music, I own my own publishing

Contact

Management: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
Publishing: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
Label: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
Music Supervisor: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
Booking: effronwhite@effronwhite.com
Administrative: effronwhite@effronwhite.com

P.R.O.

BMI

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / harmonica

INFLUENCES

Guy Clark, Bob Dylan, John Prine, Tom Waits

DAY JOB

Picture Framer

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

It's my second job

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics

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SONG CUTS

Charlie Roth Greg Jacobs

SONG PLACEMENTS

"Day in the Sun" - Australian TV - Backyard Blitz "Nothing to Lose" - Canadian TV - Fashion File "Long Haul" - Charlie Roth

AWARDS & 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

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