BIOGRAPHY

GENRE: COUNTRY

In a crowded bar in Tulsa, a hush spreads across the room. Don White has just taken the stage. His voice is mesmerizing; his country lyrics are pure, simple and heartwarming. His musicianship and style cannot be compared to any other. His ballads reach into the depths of one’s soul and his performance takes you to another hypnotic place. They say "his voice is as smooth and sure, as clear and defining as an autumn morning in Oklahoma." With his impeccable phrasing and laid-back blues-flavored country styling, it's no wonder that years ago he was dubbed as "The Voice."

For four decades, Don White has been considered one of Tulsa’s elite artists. With his signature sound, a mix of rhythm and blues, county blues, honkytonk shuffle, and rock and roll, he helped to build the foundation of the "Tulsa Sound" and bring it to international prominence.

At one point in Don White's career, he moved to Nashville after signing a major recording contract. At a time when other artists were striving for commercial acceptance, Don never sold out. His belief in the importance of musical integrity, along with the quality of his work, has served as the foundation for his excellent artistic reputation among the frontlines of his peers. For Don it's not about topping charts, it's about touching hearts.

Don is a prolific and accomplished writer. Roseanne Cash, Suzy Bogguss, Razzy Bailey, and The Oak Ridge Boys are a few who have recorded his songs. He's also been a regularly requested studio musician for artists, including J.J. Cale, Jamie Hartford, Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, The Tractors, and Johnny Rodriguez. By special invitation, Don has opened for Willie Nelson, Delbert McClinton, Don Williams, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Toby Keith, David Allen Coe, and Dwight Yoakum, among many others.

Don White is an American art form nationally recognized by the serious, knowledgeable music connoisseurs. If you haven't yet discovered him, you owe it to yourself to do so. This laid back, easy going, writer, picker, cowboy singer is simply one of the best there is - now and ever.

QUICK FACTS

GENRE: COUNTRY

• Presently lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
• Don has been a strong and dominant influence of the infamous "Tulsa Sound."
• J.J. Cale was a guitar player in his first band.
• Is a prolific and accomplished writer and has had songs recorded by Roseanne Cash, Suzy Bogguss, and The Oak Ridge Boys.
• He has opened concerts by special invitation for Willie Nelson, Delbert McClinton, George Strait, Merle Haggard, Toby Keith and Dwight Yoakum among many others.
• Has been a regularly requested studio musician for many major artists including Waylon Jennings, Marty Stuart, The Tractors, and Johnny Rodriguez.
• At one point in his career he moved from Tulsa to Nashville and signed recording contracts to major record labels.

QUOTES

"His voice is smooth and sure, as clear and defining as an autumn morning in Oklahoma. His phrasing is impeccable, as true as a carpenter's plumb."

-Terrell Lester, Tulsa World

"Most legends are not born, but made over time; this smooth crooner, guitarist, songwriter, teacher and D.J. has earned his spurs into Telecaster heaven. Don White has reached legendary status and truly is an Oklahoma icon."

-Freddie Morow, The Current

"His lyrics are honest and simple, sometimes poignant, sometimes whimsical. His vocals are clean and pure, heart-felt and heart-warming. He takes no shortcuts, leaves no song to chance. He wraps himself around a tune and embraces it with the help of his audience. Watching Don White at work, with guitar in hand and a microphone at attention, is mesmerizing and captivating. It must be akin to watching Da Vinci paint."

-Terrell Lester, Tulsa World

Events/Dates

Don White Events/Dates - 2011

Jul	27	Silver Flame	7:00 p.m.	Tulsa, OK
Jul	29	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Jul	30	Sharkey's at Hammerhead Marina on Grand Lake	8:00 p.m.	Ketchum, OK
Aug	6	Sharkey's at Hammerhead Marina on Grand Lake	8:00 p.m.	Ketchum, OK
Aug	10	Silver Flame	7:00 p.m.	Tulsa, OK
Aug	12	Sharkey's at Hammerhead Marina on Grand Lake	8:00 p.m.	Ketchum, OK
Aug	13	Sharkey's at Hammerhead Marina on Grand Lake	8:00 p.m.	Ketchum, OK
Aug	17	Silver Flame	7:00 p.m.	Tulsa, OK
Aug	19	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Aug	24	Silver Flame	7:00 p.m.	Tulsa, OK
Aug	26	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Aug	31	Silver Flame	7:00 p.m.	Tulsa, OK
Oct	14	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Oct	21	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Oct	22	Willow Park	1:00 p.m.	Grand Lake, OK
Oct	28	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Nov	4	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Nov	11	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Nov	18	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK
Nov	25	Mooney's Sunset Bar & Grill	9:00 p.m.	Disney, OK