Tony Joe White announces new album “The Shine”
// July 5th, 20101 Comment » // News
ICONIC SOUTHERN SONGWRITER TONY JOE WHITE GETS RAW ON “THE SHINE”, HIS MOST INTIMATE, UNVARNISHED ALBUM TO DATE
One of the most distinctive and respected songwriters of the Deep South, Tony Joe White, gets raw and real on his new record “THE SHINE”, set for a September 28 release on his own Swamp Records. “THE SHINE” is a stripped-down collection of ten new White-penned songs that beautifully lays bare his rich, nuanced baritone, and distinctive brand of swampy southern soul.
While White’s critically acclaimed “Uncovered” featured a slew of special guests including Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Michael McDonald and J.J. Cale, “THE SHINE” is all about White. He produced and recorded the album himself in his home studio outside Nashville. From the first whispery notes of “Season Man”, in which he recounts an ominous dream, to the record’s closing track, “A Place to Watch the Sun Go Down”, “THE SHINE” is an album of understated beauty and beguiling mystery.
Tony Joe White will tour extensively this fall. Tour dates will be announced soon.
“THE SHINE” tracklist:
Season Man
Ain’t Doing Nobody No Good
Paintings on the Mountain
Tell Me Why
All
Long Way From the River
Strange Night
Something to Soften the Blow
Roll Train Roll
A Place to Watch the Sun Go Down
US TOUR DATES
// April 13th, 2010Comments Off // News
Tony Joe White begins a tour next week with dates in Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Tennessee. He will be joined on stage by Jack Bruno, long-time drummer for Tina Turner and Joe Cocker. These shows mark Tony Joe’s first US tour in nearly two years. Click on the venue names below for show and ticket information.
April 22 – Birmingham, AL – WORKPLAY THEATRE
April 23 – New Orleans, LA – BLUE NILE
April 24 – Baton Rouge, LA – BATON ROUGE BLUES FESTIVAL
April 26 – Houston, TX – WALTER’S ON WASHINGTON
April 27 – Austin, TX – CACTUS CAFE
April 29 – Little Rock, AR – JUANITA’S
April 30 – Memphis, TN – HI-TONE CAFE
May 1 – Nashville, TN – THE BASEMENTSHOW POSTPONED DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER AND DANGEROUS FLOOD CONDITIONS
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// November 4th, 2009Comments Off // News
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ROD STEWART COVERS “RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA”
// November 4th, 2009Comments Off // News
Rod Stewart recorded a version of “Rainy Night in Georgia” for his latest album SoulBook. The Grammy Award winning Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer’s latest release is a collection of classic soul favorites from the ’60s and ’70s. The album is available on CD and for download from iTunes.
GEORGE BENSON, CHRIS YOUNG CUT COVERS OF “RAINY NIGHT IN GEORGIA”
// September 9th, 2009No Comments » // News
Country singer Chris Young and jazz vocalist & guitarist George Benson are the latest to provide their own renditions of Tony Joe White’s “Rainy Night In Georgia.”
Coming on the heels of his self-titled debut, Young’s The Man I Want To Be features a one-take version of “Rainy Night In Georgia” at the suggestion of producer James Stroud. Also included on the release is a duet with Willie Nelson on the Waylon Jennings hit “Rose In Paradise.”
Ten-time Grammy winner Benson’s latest release Songs And Stories features covers of songs penned by some of his favorite songwriters including James Taylor, Smokey Robinson, Lamont Dozier, Tony Joe White, and Bill Withers.
TONY JOE READIES NEW DVD
// September 9th, 2009No Comments » // News
Tony Joe White is happy to announce that a new live concert DVD is in the works and will be coming soon. The DVD was filmed at his November 6, 2008 performance at Paradiso in Amsterdam.
In addition to the upcoming DVD release, Tony Joe has been busy writing new songs for his next record, which is expected to drop in 2010. Stay tuned for more!
LOS LONELY BOYS RECORD “POLK SALAD ANNIE”
// August 19th, 2009No Comments » // News
Texas trio Los Lonely Boys announced that their upcoming release 1969: A Tribute to a Great Year of Music will include Tony Joe White’s “Polk Salad Annie.” Set for an October 13, 2009 release, 1969 will also feature hits by Carlos Santana, The Beatles, and The Doors.
For more information, visit Los Lonely Boys’ website:
loslonelyboys.com
“SET THE HOOK” ON CSI THURSDAY (4/30)
// April 29th, 2009No Comments » // News
CSI heads to the swamps on back-to-back episodes. This time, Tony Joe’s “Set the Hook” from Deep Cuts will appear on the hit television series on Thursday, April 30. Tune into CBS at 9pm ET/PT.
“WILLIE AND LAURA MAE JONES” ON CBS’S CSI
// April 22nd, 2009No Comments » // News
Tony Joe’s latest version of “Willie and Laura Mae Jones” from Deep Cuts will appear on the hit television series CSI on Thursday, April 23. Tune into CBS at 9pm ET/PT as CSI gets swampy!
AUSTRALIA DATES ADDED!
// February 13th, 2009No Comments » // News
Tony Joe White is bringing his signature groove back to Australia and New Zealand for a three-week tour in April. Drummer Jeff Hale and keyboardist Tyson Rogers will join Tony Joe on stage to mark the first time he has toured Down Under in this format. Here are the dates:
April 7 – Ruby’s – Belgrave, Australia
April 8 – Toff In Town – Melbourne, Australia
April 9 – Corner Hotel – Melbourne, Australia
April 10 – Boogie – Tallarook, Australia
April 12 – East Coast Blues & Roots Festival – Byron Bay, Australia
April 13 – East Coast Blues & Roots Festival – Byron Bay, Australia
April 15 – The Basement – Sydney, Australia
April 17 – Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL – Sydney, Australia
April 18 – West Coast Blues & Roots Festival – Perth, Australia
April 19 – The Gov – Adelaide, Australia
April 22 – The Powerstation – Auckland, New Zealand
April 23 – Clarence Street Theatre – Hamilton, New Zealand
April 24 – Municipal Theatre – Napier, New Zealand
April 25 – The Front Room – Wellington, New Zealand