Tag Archives: William Elliott Whitmore

Vocals On Top’s Top 5 Concerts of 2012

In 2012 I went to more concerts than I ever have before. I attended over 65 shows and saw over 120 artists perform live. I have my favorite shows for various reasons and you can read about many of those … Continue reading

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Concert Review: William Elliott Whitmore at The Granada, Lawrence, KS 10/5/12

William Elliott Whitmore is at his best when his voice is at its worst. The more rough and textured his vocals are the better the compliment his music. He sings about what he know and that is the most basic … Continue reading

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Concert Review: William Elliott Whitmore @ The Granada Theater, Lawrence, KS 2/10/12

William Elliott Whitmore sings about what he knows. Armed with just his kick drum and either a banjo or acoustic guitar he retells his stories with not a hint of dishonesty. His songs and stories are as real and authentic … Continue reading

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Vocals on Top’s Top 10 albums of 2011

1. Tom Waits – Bad As Me Tom Waits should be a national treasure. He creates some of the most unique and creative music I’ve ever heard. He does have legions of fans and it seems everybody loved Bad As … Continue reading

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The Best of… William Elliott Whitmore / A greatest hits style compilation

So after making my Best of… The Black Keys insert a few days ago I really wanted to do another one. This is an artist that I have been listening to a ton lately, William Elliott Whitmore. A musician like … Continue reading

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Concert Review: Gas Pump Talent / Marcus Words at the Cafe Acoustic 11/26/11 in St. Joseph, MO

You are killing local music. When there fails to be an audience for musicians they will stop making their music. It’s not your fault alone, it is all of us. A whole music scene can become watered down, it can … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: Hallways of Always – Magical Mind

Hallways of Always is a duo of songwriters Jenny Hoyston and William Elliott Whitmore. William Elliott Whitmore has five excellent solo albums out while Hoyston has one solo album and a few with her band Erase Errata. They split duties … Continue reading

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250 Word Album Review: William Elliott Whitmore – Field Songs

William Elliott Whitmore is as authentic as an artist can get. He sings about what he knows and that is the basis for his fifth album Field Songs. Whitmore is a farmer from Iowa and he plays music representative of … Continue reading

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