Biography
John Whitaker is that little voice you hear around midnight whispering in your ear. His quirky heartfelt songs are full of the thoughts that keep us awake at night. They're songs of hope and doubt, of yearning and fulfillment. More than anything, John's songs are a celebration, a musical high-five, a simple gesture that lets us know we are not alone in the world.
John's new album, Leave It With Your Airplanes, focuses on transitions. By turns celebratory and mournful, Leave It With Your Airplanes is a testament to the human ability to adapt. The album features numerous guest musicians and was recorded at various spots around the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
John's third album is his most personal yet. "I used to be afraid of talking about things that I saw happening in my life, in my friends, in my family. It took a little time to realize that writing personal songs didn't equal some sort of confessional, let me put music to my diary experience."
John transmits a contagious passion at his live shows. Whether playing with just his guitar or a full band, he wins new converts at every gig. He has shared the stage with folks like My Morning Jacket, Josh Ritter, Scott Miller, Mason Jennings, Todd Snyder, Richmond Fontaine, Amigos Imaginarios, and a host of others.
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Instrumentation
John Whitaker - guitar, vox, harmonica, other stuff
Jason Bemis Lawrence - drum kit, percussion, vox
Discography
Leave It With Your Airplanes (2008)
Three Short Acts (2004) (fronting The Middle Men)
So Foul and Fair a Day (2001)