Sad News. William Whitmore called to say his voice was going out and he figured he'd save it for the show at the Jackpot tonight.
William Elliott Whitmore splits the difference between Tom Waits and Son House with his gruff voice and old-timey tunes. Whitmore's songs harken back to the days of the steam-powered engine and butter churner, set to the tune of folk/blues guitar and clawhammer banjo. Dude also tours like a madman, visiting Lawrence 3-4 times a year. Whitmore's ANTI-Records debut "Animals in the Dark" finds his focus turned outward to the state of the country and the missteps of the government. It's no surprise, then, that he's earned the respect of punk audiences while touring with bands like Converge and Against Me.Prior to his show at the Jackpot, Whitmore will perform this free in-store show at Love Garden at 6 p.m.
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