Whitton Blog

Monday, March 5, 2012

Live Interview/performance on GVB Radio!

Today was really fun at GVB Radio! Take a listen to my live interview/live performance on Global Voice Radio here: http://gvbradio.com/archives/Indies-030512.mp3. You may fast forward to hear it at 29:50. I'm playing my song "All I Want to Do" on guitar and Ben Burget on trumpet! You'll get to hear about all my upcoming news and shows! I encourage you all to listen to the whole show though. Host, Rick Mizuno is fantastic and a really cool dude! ~ W

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Whitton's News and Live Appearances Update!

Happy Spring Everyone! I hope you're having a wonderful start in 2012! My 10 day northwestern tour went smashingly! Such a beautiful experience each day, truly! My traveling bandmate, Ben Burget and I sailed up north until we hit Seattle, WA, where we played at the Benaroya Hall! One of my best shows yet!! Stay tuned, there will be video and tour photos to be shared shortly.

Live at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA. Photo taken by Tim Durkan.

Below are some updates on news and some March appearances. Thank you to everyone that came out to support me on my tour!

Buzzing bees and blooming apple trees,

~ Whitton

NEWS

~~Exciting news about my brother Michael's film, "Exit Strategy", with Big Boy from KPWR Power 106 & Kevin Hart. Also, produced by family friend, Kellie Maltagliati! TICKETS are on sale MARCH 9TH! I've already gotten the pleasure of laughin' my buns off at this movie!! It's a must see comedy. It was also fun hearing my acoustic song, "Mercy" play in the background of a scene too! Check it out!!

~~"I Fell in Love" (track on my EP) found a spot on a national commercial for a Valentine's Day promo on "Gossip Girl". The commercial is on YOUTUBE! Wow, I'm honored!

~"Apple Tree" (track of my EP) is featured in the film, "The 5th Quarter", starring Aidan Quinn, Andie MacDowell and Ryan Merriman. I've also gotten the pleasure of seeing this movie already. It's such a moving true story! A must see. It's now available on BlueRay and DVD! You can also purchase the whole sound track to this movie on iTunes!

SHOWS

March 5th - GVB RADIO INTERVIEW on the show "Indies in Motion" @ 1pm to 2pm PST on Ch1 of www.GVBRadio.com

March 7th, 21st - April 4th, 18th - May 2nd, 16th and 30th! - Residency at downtown LA's - Villain's Tavern. Every other Wednesday of the month. Starts at 9pm-midnight. 1356 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, CA 91003. 21+, great food and drinks and no cover!

March 9th - San Diego Fox Morning Show @ 9:15am. Live performance

March 11th - The Brick by Brick - "Acoustic Alliance" - 1130 Buenos Ave., San Diego, CA 92110. 21+ and $8 cover. TICKETS

Please come and be my friend!

Thursday, February 16, 2012

"I Fell in Love” is featured on “Gossip Girl

My song "I Fell in Love" is featured on “Gossip Girl”! YAHOO!!

Hope everyone had a lovely Valentine's Day!!

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA this SATURDAY!!

Catch my performance with Andre Feriante at the Benaroya Hall in Seattle, WA this Saturday @ 8pm! So excited! Tickets available: 206.215.4747 or http://www.seattlesymphony.org/symphony/buy/single/production.aspx?id=12206&src=t&dateid=12206%20

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Valentine's Day Show in Chico, CA!!

CHICO DATE ADDED: FEB. 14th - Naked Lounge - 118 West 2nd Street - Valentine's Day show @ 7pm

https://www.facebook.com/events/303080826405525/

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Whitton's Northwest Tour & NEWS!

Hey Everyone!
I looking forward to seeing all of you Northwesterners! I'm lucky to have my muli-talented musician friend, Ben Burget accompany me along the way. Los Angeles, San Francisco, Hayward, Eugene, Portland, Seattle and Chico here we come!!!

If you're not located near these cities, don't worry I have a tour later this year coming your way! If you have friends in these northern cities whom would like my music, please let them know! I'd love to have them at my show! Hope you all had a marvelous New Year!

~ Whitton

Ps... Stay tune LA folks! I have a special residency coming up in March! =)

Northwest Tour Schedule

LOS ANGELES, CA : Feb 1st - "The Falls Lounge" - 626 S. Spring St. • @ 10pm • 21+ • No Cover • Trio performance.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA : Feb 5th - "Hotel Utah Saloon" • 500 4th Street @ Bryant • @ 8:30pm • (415) 546-6300 • $8 cover • 21+ Sharing the stage with "The Left" • TICKETS

HAYWARD, CA : Feb 7th - "The Bistro" • 1001 B Street. 94541 • @ 8-11pm • No cover • 21+ Sharing the stage with "Graham Richards".

EUGENE, OR : Feb 9th - Cozmic • 199 W 8th • @ 4-6pm • Happy Hour • All Ages

SEATTLE, WA : Feb 10th - Private House Concert • Seward Park • @ 7pm • Sharing stage with Sarah Schmidt!

SEATTLE, WA : Feb 11th - "Benaroya Hall"- "In The Theater of Love" event • 200 University Street 98101 • @ 8pm • Sharing the stage with Andre Feriante, Overton Berry, Steve Thoreson, Swil Kanim, Stella Rossi and Jeff Davis • Tickets available at: 206.215.4747 or TICKETS

PORTLAND, OR : Feb 12th - "The Landmark Saloon" • 4847 SE Division • @ 8pm • Sharing the stage with "Jake Ray" and "Yonder" • No Cover

CHICO, CA : : Feb 14th - The Naked Lounge • 118 West 2nd Street, 95928 • @ 7pm • Valentines Day Show!

GVB RADIO : WORLDWIDE : March 5th - Indies In Motion • LIVE RADIO INTERVIEW • Monday from 1pm to 2pm PST on Ch1 of www.GVBRadio.com • Hollywood, CA.