NEWS UPDATE

Steve White Playalong Tracks

Hi all

Finally available, the Hague and White play along package. Three great commercially released songs, two versions, one with and one without click track, enjoy.

Steve

CLICK HERE


 

NEWS UPDATE 18 May 2022

Steve White’s Art of Drumming Clinic – Leeds

Venue: Drummers Only Leeds
Unit 1 Springwell Point, Springwell Road, Leeds, LS12 1AF

Date: 14th June 2022
Ticket Price: £10 each

Doors Open: 6:30pm
Event Start: 7pm

Sunday May 8th - 4-6pm - Tickets £6

Further Info

0113 244 2183

Tickets: CLICK HERE

https://drummersonly.co.uk/

NEWS UPDATE 09 April 2022

The Cotton Club Shows 2022

An afternoon with Steve White playing and talking.

Sunday May 8th - 4-6pm - Tickets £6

Essex Road
Dartford
Da1 2AU

Further Info

01322 664551 or 01322 223646

www.barrysmag.co.uk

NEWS UPDATE 07 March 2022


FREDDIEGEE 2022  - DRUM ACADEMY

1st - 5th August 2022

SPARSHOLT COLLEGE
Westley Lane
Sparsholt
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2NF

Further Info

07817 225461

drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk

NEWS UPDATE 09 November 2021.


Hi all

Hague and White have provided the original score to the Channel 5 show the Madame Blanc Mysteries, here are the digital links to the single of the theme tune 'Passing Through Loin' and the Spotify list of incidental music featuring the Players, The Family Silver and Hague and White. Enjoy !

Passing Through Loin 




The Madame Blanc Mysteries 

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 15 March 2021.


Hi all

The new single by Hague and White available digitally today

https://youtu.be/3TXQpJdoMGw 

https://ditto.fm/last-of-the-violet-gin 


Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 9 March 2021.


Hi all

Delighted to be releasing new music with Hague and White. It's released digitally Sunday. In the meantime here is a link to the video we did in collaboration with Mario Pietrangelli.

More info soon.

https://youtu.be/3TXQpJdoMGw

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 13 January 2021.

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NEWS UPDATE 12 December 2020.

Hi all

Exciting news for 2021

https://www.drum-ed.com/
201211-steve-white-joins-drumed-press-release-001

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 13 November 2020.

Hi all

Please forgive the radio silence, like everyone I’ve been adjusting and working around the joys of 2020, it’s been going pretty well thankfully.

We released a new Hague and White single a few weeks back, just digitally for the moment but hoping at some point to oversee some physical releases. Here is the new single video https://youtu.be/JTviMzJUuLo

We also got involved with the great Yamaha to launch a play along competition which is running for a bit longer. https://youtu.be/gWXs6uDhc30


The you tube channel is doing really well, thank you for the support, the next few months will see. via Real Movement Music, digital re-releases of the Players and Talbot White albums. Polydor are re-releasing Freedom Samba on the 28th Nov and Playing for Real and A Summer to Remember will be re released by Acid Jazz in 2021.

I’m also playing drums on the new White Star Build Company single Tangled featuring Richard Ecclestone and Roger Manning for Jellyfish, I played on four tracks on the new Stone Foundation album. https://open.spotify.com/album/3uPUjV7vLUlEkLn5aBCZrG?si=MwdXoi3zRzSLZ2JAZfTyUQ and recently the new Style Council documentary featured on Sky Arts.

I’m also featured in the new film about Matt Deighton http://www.motherbrownfilms.com/matt-deighton-movie/  and Matt and I are putting out a few tunes, the compilation album by the Style Council has also done really well thanks to you guys. https://open.spotify.com/album/3guNVYq106L3ucLqn9IW7J?si=v8xag4xuS_mIHShPP_8idQ

Despite the circumstances a very productive time, Hague and White will be releasing a new single in January and have written the music for a new drama series being filmed in 2021, hopefully the New Year will see some semblance of normality return, until then stay in touch and stay safe.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 13 November 2020.




Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 11 March 2020.

Steve White’s 'Art of Drumming' Clinic

Drummers Only UK are super pleased to welcome back drumming legend Mr Steve White!

Steve releases his first instructional book in conjunction with renowned American publisher Hudson Music. Steve White’s Art of drumming takes us on a journey of tips and lessons that Steve has personally accumulated in his long career.

Join us for an intimate and educational evening with a chance to hear and see some excellent examples from the book live, a great chance to meet with Steve , ask questions check out the book and spend a great evening talking all things drums. As a bonus Steve will be debuting some brand new play along tracks which will be released in the Summer.

Steve White’s Art of Drumming Clinic – Leeds

Wednesday, 1st April
Drummers Only LEEDS
Doors 6:30pm – 7pm Start

£8.00

Full Info & Book Online HERE


Steve White’s Art of Drumming Clinic – Glasgow

Thursday, 2nd April
Drummers Only GLASGOW
Doors 6:30pm – 7pm Start

£8.00

Full Info & Book Online HERE

NEWS UPDATE 3 March 2020.

Hi all

COMING VERY SOON!!!

I’m extremely excited to be able to share with you the upcoming launch of my brand new book ‘Steve White’s Art of Drumming’ published by Hudson Music, written with my good friend and co-author Russ Tarley!

This book has been many years in the making and is a complete collection of all the things I’ve worked on and still working on today. Plus there are transcriptions of some of my favourite Paul Weller recordings, a classic live solo transcription, rare photos from over the years, a biography, discography and a free 45 page exercise download!

If you would like to pre-order an exclusive signed copy of the book and receive updates on my forthcoming UK clinic dates this year, click the link below, and we’ll get a copy out to you soon as they are with us. Look forward to seeing you all soon!

PRE-ORDER HERE



Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 25 Oct 2019.

Hi all

Please check out my new Youtube channel previewing a range of educational videos. Click graphic below.
 


Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 21 Sept 2019.

Hi all
 
So sorry I’ve been a bit quiet on here, but it’s genuinely been really busy. I’ve really been working hard, especially in the studio. I'm really chuffed with the fruits of my labour, from the urban home-grown hip hop infused sounds of Argh Kid to Hague and White's latest contribution and to the new Monks Road compilations. It's been busy and productive and along with Chris and Joel, we’ve contributed to a TV show that’s coming out in November called Cold Call and it's really good and something I’m really excited to be doing more of.

It’s a strange time for me, I’m more and more enjoying the creative process, at both my place in London and at Tesla studios, but boy have I seen a shift in reaction. I’m not sure what it is, but simply playing on great new music clearly is a total uphill battle commercially, especially from my age and peer group who apart from the valiant few seem firmly stuck in the past. It's very disconcerting, but being the positive chap I am, I accept.

Meanwhile, as well as three singles with Argh Kid including the explosive R10T I’ve also recorded 4 songs with the Stone Foundation for release next year. We have another Hague and White album in the bag, I’m also recording a new series of EPs with Matt Deighton called Heritage Act, which is very different.

Teaching is going great and Russ Tarley and I'm coming to the point where my educational book is being finished, can’t wait for that. Please continue to check out the new music it means a lot.

Whitey x


NEWS UPDATE 06 July 2019.

Hi all

The year is simply flying now, I can’t believe once again the summer is upon us. It’s been an amazingly productive few months with the studio in London and my work at Tesla in Sheffield really starting to motor, with my compatriot Ian Wait engineering we’ve got the drums sounding sweet and as well as recording for other artists we have done a Hollywood movie and worked on a new TV drama.

We’ve pretty much got a new Hague and White album in the can and as mentioned we’ve also written the theme tune to a new TV drama which also features some Family Silver.

I’m working hard with Chris at Real Movement Music on securing digital releases for the two Talbot/White albums, the two Players albums, A Summer to Remember by the Jazz Renegades and a few other little surprises.

Teaching is going phenomenally well with both Hextable and Trinity proving to be both rewarding and fun. I have the 20th Freddie Gee coming up and then a short break before visits to Devon and Belfast teaching and then looking to do some studio experience days at Tesla in late September early October, details posted soon.

So, loads going on, keep an eye out for all the reissues then a track by H and W on the new Monks Road comp out 2nd August, musically really great times.
 
Whitey x


NEWS UPDATE 15 Apr 2019.

Hi all

It's been a while since a proper update but I am pleased to say that's because I have been really busy. Amazing to be able to say that at my age!! anyway, things are going great. I am not sure if everyone that reads this is keeping up with the music that's been coming out recently, but hear are a few links for you to check

Doubtless dauntless by Matt Deighton

https://open.spotify.com/album/4v7GiCoH6iARO4C9anOAel

Frank and Neighbours by Argh kid
 https://open.spotify.com/artist/7ak3Y4UDu73fjM7nW1DyzO

Bronwen especially on this fine compilation

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Kt2vS4seVawKLFqJzUv8h

and last but not least the debut Hague and White album this I'm especially proud of,

https://open.spotify.com/artist/7jIvWza6OM9cRqb7V6bkvu

We are getting asked if we are gigging live, the answer at the moment is no but that may change, if we feel that we can put on shows at the level we want to. In the meantime teaching, recording and filming are going great at Tesla Studios in Sheffield and also the school in Hextable, anyone wanting private lessons drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK above.

Trinity Laban is going great, as have the rudiments classes we have dine since January in Hextable. The last in this bunch will be Sunday 28th April. Ay the moment studio and education seem to take up most of my time, with Hague and White, we are currently 12 songs in to a new album and have also got involved with writing the theme tune to a big drama series later this year.

Speaking of drama, it was the most amazing honour to win an RTS award for the Sky Arts series the Art of Drumming, truly humbling. I have moved the rudiments classes out of London and had a fantastic session with Matty Roberts in North Wales and then went down to Mossley in my role as ambassador for the fantastic future leaders organisation which resulted in a lovely jam with percussion legend Lea Mullen. I got to see and hang out with the amazing Steve Smith in Manchester on his recent clinic tour, that was awesome, anyway probably more news on new recordings soon so please keep the interest coming.

Whitey x
 

NEWS UPDATE 13 Mar 2019.

One to One lessons. Delighted to be heading back to Belfast In September

For bookings/further info please email us

whiteybelfastlessons@gmail.com

NEWS UPDATE 07 Jan 2019.

Online Booking Click Here

NEWS UPDATE 21 Dec 2018.


Great year over, work wise. Hague and White release Eleventh Hour - 11th January 2019 - (click links below to listen to a taster on Spotify and you can also pre-order), Doubtless Dauntless by Matt Deighton, Frank by Argh Kid, The Art of Drumming, release of the Monks Road social album, two tracks on that including one with a drum solo!! - loved it 2019.

I'm in the studio with Hague and White early Jan working on Monks Road social 2. At the end of Jan I'm writing with Matt for something incredibly exciting later in the year.

It's full steam ahead at South East School of Contemporary music with Danny Rose and Rhythm magazine feature in January talking about all the music, trip to Belfast in Feb, practice pad classes last Sunday of each month at the school in Hextable, (drop me line by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above). Then it’s Freddie Gee 20th celebrations with an awesome line up for sure. I'm still available for one to ones, again click TALKBACK above and get in touch.

I’d like to thank Tina Clarke, George Frederick, Gavin Thomas, Martin Potts and Gary Mann for their fantastic support, I’d also like to thank Neil Sheasby and Neil Jones for letting sub a bit more to come next year hopefully, Richard Clarke and Monks Road for a beautiful vision and supporting new music so strongly,  salute to you all and thank you for all the continued support and interest in all I do. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful 2019, may we all try to be a little kinder and individually do our best to dissipate this cloud of intolerance and anger that is enveloping what I still believe is a great place.

See you in 2019.

The Eleventh Hour - SPOTIFY

The Eleventh Hour - Pre-order Vinyl or CD

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 09 Nov 2018.

NEW CLASSES

We are looking to hold a series of 5 classes, once a month at the South East School of Contemporary Music in Hextable Kent all on practice pads and with the topics relating to technical snare drum improvement. The classes will have no more than 10 people and will be at a cost of £ 20 per class. The first two classes will be on a breakdown and in depth look at the 40 standard Percussive Arts Society rudiments, the next will be on aspects of Master Studies by Joe Morello, the 4th on Stick Control and its development and then the 5th a study of the work and books of Charley Wicoxon.

The first will be on Sunday the 24th of Feb 2019 and once monthly on Sundays consecutively, the classes will one and half hours and tea and coffee will be provided. If you would like to reserve a place at any or all of the classes please drop me or my colleague Danny Rose a confirmation of interest by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 17 Oct 2018.

Well the leaves are falling once again yet the sun is still shining. I write this with the photocopier spitting out sheets for master classes at my good friend Andy's Dum Shop, Newcastle University and then to Milton Keynes for future beat finals, then down to Gloucester for a day at my friend Graham Twists fantastic school, then its back to London and straight up to Manchester. That's simply how things have been running recently and I am certainly not complaining!

The Art of Drumming has gone down sensationally and all I can say is a total heartfelt thanks for the amazing words of support and encouragement, it truly means the world. I'm hoping we can roll it out globally but these things are subjects to legal and copyright issues. I will keep you updated of further developments. Trinity is up and running once more with a fantastic contingent of new and eager young drummers, very high standards all around.

I do have a few places available for teaching at the South East School of Contemporary Music in Hextable from where I am teaching, its a great location and very productive.

There is new music on the way from Hague and White (Joel White) and I will post the link as soon as i have it. I'm featured on the upcoming release of Frank by Manchester's Argh Kid and also two tracks on the upcoming Monks Road Compilation www.Monksroad.com for more info.

Sadly the Family Silver is no more, geographically rehearsals and writing was always and issue and the Uks appetite for new music beyond a certain age is challenging, however, the Eleventh Hour feat. Chris and Joel is coming soon and I'm dead proud of my contribution.

I am making a short appearance at the London Drum Show and then recording, teaching and filming takes up the rest of the year and then hopefully some live shows with H and W Jan time, please stay in touch, always great to hear from you.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 20 August 2018.

Hi all

Well, I guess the big news is I’ve got the broadcast date for the series I’ve been working on, it’s called the Art of Drumming and features interviews with no less than 38 amazing drummers including Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Chad Smith, Steve Smith, Thomas Lang, Billy Cobham and Ginger Baker to name but a few  It’s been an amazing experience and I’ve loved it. It’s out on the 14th September, well first of four is and then over the next four Fridays, it seems it’s the first series ever made for TV purely on drumming.

The FreddieGee camp was amazing this year and with next year being the 20th it’s going to be amazing. I’m still teaching in London and working on a selection of videos, anyone wanting to study drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK above.

I will be at the London Drum Show in November doing a few bits, come and say hello. Lastly I’m playing on a fantastic new record with Chris Hague and Joel White from Sheffield, keep an eye out for it September time.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 4 June 2018.

I’ve been extremely busy recently and have to apologise for my lack of updates, first I would like to thank everybody that took the trouble to wish me happy birthday!!

I’m working hard on a number of projects and I'm happy to reveal that in September I see the release of what I believe is the first documentary to be made about the world and lives of the drummer! It features some fabulous players including Dave Weckl, Billy Cobham, Thomas Lang, Chad Smith amongst 38 amazing interviews, really exciting stuff.

My work and contribution towards the South East School of Contemporary Music is going from strength to strength and I’m booking tuition into the summer.

Freddie Gee has an amazing line up including Ian Matthews, Pete Cater, Craig Blundell and Jeremy Stacey, only a few places left !

I’ve a new record out soon with Sheffield musicians Chris Hague and Joel White called 11th hour, fantastic stuff, the Family Silver contributed two tracks to a Monks Roads compilation album too. See you over the summer.
Whitey

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 11 April 2018.


freddiegee presents

An Afternoon with STEVE WHITE


Saturday 12th May - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Graham Russell Drums
Axis Park
Newgate Lane
Fareham
PO14 1FD

More info

Tel: 01329 834012
email: info@grahamrusselldrums.com
www.grahamrusselldrums.com

NEWS UPDATE 27 March 2018.

Just a little hello from a train bound for home, quite a late one watching Steve Gadd tonight, what pocket and feel, great to see Dave Hunt, Mel Gaynor, Pete Cater and Al Murray too. I'm off to Germany tomorrow with the Stone Foundation, I will have some Family Silver CDs if anyone is coming along, then back into the studio in April.

Look for some info re the new revamped remote recording set up and news of a new album with Chris Hague and Joel White from Sheffield, it’s coming out on Monks Road and is rather good.
 
Catch up soon .
Whitey x

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 22 Jan 2018.

Hello and welcome to the first update of 2018. Thank you to all of you that have responded so positively and apologies for the sad state of affairs regarding our cancelled live shows, it’s a bitter disappointment to have to cancel shows albeit not our choice but the information we received is that we’d be much better going down the nostalgia route as that’s what audiences expect from musicians of our age. What a sad state of affairs. Anyway the CD is available to buy and it’s pretty damn good. Click Here  for anyone interested

Matt's solo album is out soon and I’m delighted to have contributed and I’m also in the studio recording with the lovely Stone Foundation Gang. Priority has been to get my studio set up sorted, I want far greater control over my remote recording plans and it’s all coming together really nicely. I’m going to start posting video as a taster for the British Online Drum School which is also closer to fruition. For anyone interested I'll be out in Germany subbing for Phil Ford on Stone Foundation's German dates at the end of March.
 
Always good to hear via talkback your thoughts and questions in the meantime see you all soon .
Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 15 Jan 2018.

Hogan Music and Hogan Academy presents


A Workshop with Steve at Newbury College

10th February  2018

Tickets 01635 37868

www.hoganmusic.co.uk
 

NEWS UPDATE 03 Dec 2017


Hi all

And so sorry for the lack of updates here, it’s been quite simply crazy the past few months. Bitter sweet times for The Family Silver, as our London and Whitstable gigs were so well received and attended and the promoters saw fit to cancel the other 4 shows, so disappointing, we did get our new songs onto iTunes and it will be released on CD on 18th Jan via Republic of Music.

Still teaching a lot and have some awesome students coming through the ranks. I’m working on the British Online Drum School project and should be ready early next year. Paris was amazing celebrating Yamaha’s 50th anniversary with some stunning drummers.

Anyone interested in lessons, I have some vacancies early next year, please click TALKBACK above and email me. Look out for Matt Deighton and Bill Faye solo albums and more news of “ Give the drummer some“ on Sky Arts.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 12 September 2017.


The Family Silver Shows (NEW DATE ADDED)

Thursday 23rd November 2017

The Family Silver

20:30 - The Duke of Cumberland - Whitstable

Tickets Online Click Here.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 07 Sept 2017.


Thirst Music School Masterclass





For further information Click Here.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 21 July 2017

Hi all sorry I've been so slack recently but it's been a crazy few months.
 
It was a truly bittersweet day yesterday as we said good bye to my friend and mentor Bob Armstrong, an incredible turn out and a fitting send off for a wonderful man.
 
I write this en route to Leeds College of Music some fine students. We had the Trinity percussion day with fantastic performance notably from Craig Blundell.

And now once again Freddie Gee is upon us, look out for some Facebook live updates.

Straight after I'm off to Manchester to record a new EP with the Family Silver ahead of our winter tour.

The UK Drum Show, the tribute to Bob on the 17th September, the London Drum Show and clinics at the first Welsh Drum Show on 29th October and North Wales on the 12th December. Busy busy busy !!

A tribute to Bob Armstrong Click Here.


Also check out the link for the British Online Drum School.

www.britishonlinedrumschool.com

Leave an email address and receive access to taster lessons for my new online project .

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 07 June 2017

Steve White Drum Clinic - Holywell WALES
Tuesday 12th December 2017 - 19:30

Tickets are strictly limited to 150, Tickets are £10 for adults ( 16 +) and £6 for under 16's. The ticket price also includes entry into the raffle for a chance to win some great drumming goodies! Ticket info to be released in the next few weeks.

For further details please Click Here.


NEWS UPDATE 12 May 2017.


Family Silver Tour




Tickets Online Click Here.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 05 May 2017.


Steve White Drum Clinic

Casemates Studios - Portsmouth

Saturday 1st July 2017 - 2pm to 4pm

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 28 April 2017.


Steve White Teaching Day Update at Rhythm Hub Gloucester.

Following yesterday's patronage announcement, Steve will be doing the first of his teaching days here at Rhythm Hub on Sunday 15th October, giving small group masterclasses.

Lessons will last for 2 hours including a short refreshment break and Q&A session.

Places are limited to 6 people per group giving you the opportunity to get loads of input and advice from Steve and will be divided into Beginner and Intermediate/Advanced categories (depending on demand).

Cost - just £25 per person including refreshments!!

100 tickets for Steve's masterclass/clinic I organised in 2015 sold out fast so get in contact NOW to secure your place.

Either message Rhythm Hub via Facebook
Email rhythmhubyamaha@gmail.com
Call/Text 07788 503661

Tomorrow there'll be details of a competition to win a FREE place at one of the classes so make sure you look out for that!

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 24 April 2017.

Hi all
 
Well the year is racing by and 35 years after first joining the Labour Party we once again go to the polls with a grey haired, dead eyed Tory female in charge.
Nothing changes I guess? Anyway, this year has been busy, Family Silver shows, recording with Bill Fay, sessions with Chris Hague and Joel White in Sheffield, loving it and some great music to come.

I'm teaching like mad! Some truly great players are coming through the ranks and congratulations to Former student Becky Brass on the show she is in winning a BAFTA and Matt Arnold for performing on drum set at the ENO with Katherine Jenkins and Alfie Boe, as well as teaching for Trinity I'm also teaching for Goldsmiths and post grad mentoring for Leeds College of Music.

I meet some wonderful people on my journey and it was incredibly sad to say goodbye to former student Matthew Densfield, heartbreaking day. I'm hoping to be at the LDS and at the Remo event for TCT in Manchester 23rd Sept. I'm taking up the role of patron for the fantastic school of former student Graham Twist in Gloucester so looking forward to seeing some of you in October.

I did my first in conversation event and have dates in Glasgow , Manchester and Spaulding, I'm hoping these will go ahead but ticket sales for Manchester have been disappointing. Thing is I get so many requests to do things around the country but they all rely on support, not words, however I have tuition and master classes booked in Manchester, Glasgow and Newcastle which have thankfully all sold out.

The Family Silver will be recording an EP in August and hopefully gigs in London, Glasgow , Birmingham, Leicester and Newcastle, I know I will get the inevitable why can't you play in Brighton, Southampton or my back garden but that's not how it works ..... for the 10 thousandth time.

Very blessed to be so busy and having so much rewarding success with teaching, if you are interested in private studies click TALKBACK above and drop me a line for details.

A few places at Freddie Gee so drop an enquiry above if you are interested.
 

See you soon
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 21 March 2017.


STEVE WHITE "In Conversation"
talking about being behind a drum kit and his new books.




17th June 2017 - Manchester

Blueprint Studios

Tickets: £15.50 from PayPal Address:
snowy_442@yahoo.co.uk

22nd June 2017 - Glasgow

Glasgow Jazz Festival, O2 Academy Glasgow  -
Tickets and online booking:

Tickets Online Click Here.
 
6th July 2017 - Spalding

South Holland Centre, Spalding

Tickets Online Click Here.

For further details
please Click Here.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 02 March 2017.


FREDDIE GEE DRUM ACADEMY

Sparsholt College Winchester - 24th to 28th July.

For further information and to book a place on this prestigious course please email: drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 27 January 2017.


ONE to ONE drum lessons - MANCHESTER

Manchester Drum Centre - 18th and 19th June one hour slots.

Telephone booking - 0161 872 9777

For further details and online booking
please Click Here.

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 04 January 2017.

Hi all and a very happy new year. I think we were all glad to see the back of 2016. I am straight back into it, hitting the ground running, I have a clinic in Warwick and then off to Sheffield to do some recording. I am then off to the University of South Wales and then up to RAW studios for a welcome return to see my friend Rich Wilson. Then it’s off on a few dates with Pete Mcleod in Scotland, London and Manchester and then the Family Silver in March with a warm up date in Whitstable the night before. As well as all this lovely stuff I am also continuing to teach for Trinity Laban and Goldsmiths College too.

Thoughts will soon to turn to Freddie Gee for our 18th year, who can believe it? Had an amazing night with Chad and Damon is Stoke, such great players and thanks to the nearly 800 that turned up, brilliant.

I am taking private students in London so if you are interested drop me a line by clicking talkback above.
See you soon
Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 21 November 2016.


WIN TWO TICKETS
for an Evening Drum Clinic with
CHAD SMITH and STEVE WHITE.

Tuesday 13th December 2016 – at The Best Western Moat House – Stoke on Trent. Doors open 6pm

Buy one Steve’s brand new play-along books between now and 1st December and be automatically entered into the prize draw to win two tickets to the clinic. Plus the winner will receive Chad Smith and Steve White Signature Sticks, a personalised signed drumhead and the chance to meet Chad and Steve backstage after the show.

To purchase one of Steve’s play-along books and be entered into the draw pleased Click Here.


NEWS UPDATE 14 November 2016.

Hi all

Play along books available now to order.

Trio Valore and Family Silver play alongs, some beautiful pictures from Mario Pietrangelli, some fantastic transcriptions by co author Russ Tarley and here you have it, downloadable play along tracks featuring some amazing music please check it out. See homepage or click link below for further information and to buy online.

Click Here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 8 November 2016.

Hi all
 
Delighted to say I have been nominated in the best rock drummer and best clinician poll for the 2016 Rhythm magazine poll, such a lovely honour. If you are of a mind to vote it would be much appreciated

Click Here for Best Rock Drummer Poll.

Click Here for Best Clinician Drummer Poll.

Many thanks
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 27 October 2016.

Hi all

The Family Silver to play 229 The Venue - London.

Friday 10th March 2017

Whitey



NEWS UPDATE 26 October 2016.

Hi all

My first venture with Pete Riley's great new venture Total drum tracks is now up and running, please have a look.

Click Here for more info.

The new Family Silver EP "It comes in Waves" is available now.

Click Here for more info.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 25 October 2016.


Got some news on the educational front , the two play along books are at the Printers , some beautiful pictures from Mario Pietrangeli some words and insights from yours truly, stunning transcriptions from Russ Tarley and access to the tracks without drums , two albums featured are Return of the Iron Monkey by Trio Valore and Electric Blend by the Family Silver. I will have copies at the London Drum Show at Olympia (Education Zone 2pm – Saturday 12th November) and then they will be available individually or at a reduced price for the two plus postage and packaging.

Lovely reaction to our three acoustic tracks on Monks Road records and imminent radio play of our brand new band track coming very soon.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 07 October 2016.


Steve White & Chad Smith - Drum Clinic

Rhythm Foundry Music School

Tuesday 13th December 2016

Best Western Moat House - Stoke on Trent

Ticket Hotline - 01782 272288
 
Click Here for more info.


NEWS UPDATE 19 Sept 2016.

Hi all

I trust you had a wonderful summer? after an amazing Freddiegee camp we all decamped to Spain and a chance to rest what I concluded was possibly a quite badly injured finger. I bent the top part of my first finger on my left hand way back in May, the night before the Scottish drum fair and it was painful right up until I was able to properly rest and treat it, suppose its natural after over 40 years of drumming to get the odd pain and injury and I'm just glad that it seems to have calmed down.

As I say Freddie Gee was a vintage year, really enjoyed it and the clinics I did for Yamaha and our teacher days were fantastic too. September saw us back in rehearsal for our Family Silver show and for what turned out to be a great gig at Under The Bridge and to be honest I've stopped worrying about why it seems so hard to sell excellently played, well-crafted new songs when it seems people en masse want the easy option of old stuff served up in an anodyne cocktail of nostalgia and show biz blarney, not for me!! Then from the live stage to the studio to record for Matt Deighton’s solo album, we recorded at Monnow Valley in Wales and I was seriously impressed, great location , epic sound , old school , band (me, Ben, Trigg and Matt) cutting tunes live, fantastic , can’t wait for it to come out Meanwhile it came to my attention that the society record I played some drums on has just come out on Virgin , a beautiful new album of really cracking songs and production with Brendan Lynch at the helm … new music people.

I had a chat with Mike Dolbear for his upcoming pod cast alongside the wonderful Richard Jupp and I am now girding my loins for the new academic year at both Trinity and Goldsmiths. The diary is already coming alive for 2017 and I shall be playing some drums for Pete McLeod in Scotland and hopefully Manchester and London too in Feb 2017, going to be a good band with ex Lightning Seed Martyn Campbell on bass and Mr Steve Cradock on guitar, also stay tuned for something very cool in December, more on that as soon as all is confirmed , hope some of you got a chance to check out my interview with my mate Chad Smith in Rhythm Magazine? and please do so if your about come and say hello at the London drum show in November .

Love
Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 11 June 2016.


Hi all

Delighted to be appearing at the London Drum Show at Olympia on Sunday 13th November at 14:00 in the Education Zone. I'm doing a session on rudimental application to the drum set. It's not a clinic.

Click Here for more info and tickets.

best
Steve

NEWS UPDATE 15 June 2016.


Hi all

So sorry things have been quiet on the news front it’s just been so busy. I am concluding a run of work that started in late May and has been pretty much relentless since. In amongst my adventures I got to play drums for a Chinese video game with Phil Gould , Gavin Harrison, Jeremy Stacey , Gary Husband and the great Frank Ricotti too, what a glorious noise that was, it actually sounded amazing.

I then went off to film for the new BBC music ident which has been shown a lot over the spring/summer season, then off to Glasgow for the Glasgow drum show, was great to catch up with Darrin Mooney and meet Eddie Thrower and Kaz Lewis and it was straight into my first teachers seminar for Yamaha. The following week it was up to Northampton with Ian Palmer, Pete Cater and Kieth Carlock for the World’s Greatest Drummer concert and then back off to Manchester to do my second teachers seminar, since then Newcastle, Leeds, Romford, Cardiff, Guildford and Birmingham for both clinics and teacher seminars, it’s been a ball. I have had a great time travelling the country meeting up with fellow drummers and educators and the Yamaha recording customs are an absolutely beautiful set of drums.

Family Silver dates 8th, 9th and 10th September and then I go into the studio to record with Matt Deighton on a solo project. I have some private tuition spots coming up and there is interest in me doing a day in Manchester , you can register your interest by clicking Talkback on the menu above and dropping me a line.

Freddie Gee still has a few places and it’s going to be a sensational week , hope to see a few of you at the Family silver gigs.

best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 11 May 2016.

FAMILY SILVER TOUR DATES

Thursday 8th September - BRISTOL

Click Here for more info and tickets.


Friday 9th September - LEEDS

Click Here for more info and tickets.

Saturday 10th September - LONDON

Click Here for more info and tickets.


Thanks
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 29 March 2016.


Greetings drum fans and i trust you are all well?

Sorry I have been a bit quiet on here, it’s just been full on since January. First of all thank you to all that came to the debut gig of the Family Silver, it was a great night, lots of lessons learned re the music business and its ever evolving nature for me so we have to tread a careful path for future shows, of course we hope there will be many but it seems still to be a very difficult nut to crack without some kind of established label on your side , we can but try but thank you all for your support , incidentally the album sales have exceed expectation and I put that down simply to word of mouth.

On the site my first clinic tour for Yamaha is now in place (see press release below), I really cannot wait, it’s just one of my favourite things to do, just to go out and meet and hang with drummers. It’s all going brilliantly with Yamaha; the drums are an absolute dream.

The World’s Greatest Drummer Concert is looming on the horizon so will be dusting off their big band chops and then a summer Drum Academy for the 17th year!! Incredibly strong line-up this year, once again details for this are in the news section, always great to hear from you , I’m taking a few private lessons , for anyone interested click TALKBACK above and drop me a line.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 23 March 2016.

I'm pleased to announce the following clinic tour.

Yamaha Steve White Clinic Tour

Yamaha Music Europe GmbH (UK) is immensely proud and delighted to announce its debut clinic tour with Steve White, renowned as one of the greatest and most influential British drummers of his generation.
Steve White is visiting 8 leading UK drum dealer locations with Yamaha between 22nd May and 15th June.

This is a do-not miss opportunity for drummers of all ages and abilities and anyone interested in learning to play drums to experience an explosive and informative performance by one of the world’s greatest drummers and hear the phenomenal sound of Yamaha Drums, described by Steve White as “beautifully made and a joy to play”.

Since turning professional at the age of 17, Steve White has remained at the pinnacle of his profession for over 30 years, playing with legendary artists including Paul Weller, The Who, Jon Lord Ian Dury and La Roux, and currently plays drums in the highly acclaimed ‘Family Silver’.

Steve entered into a long-term relationship with Yamaha Drums last year, who together designed a groundbreaking and far-reaching plan to not only reach out to existing and aspiring drummers, but also offer the benefit of Steve’s educational expertise and guidance to drum teachers. In addition to the Clinic Tour dates, Yamaha and a selection of their Dealer Partners are also joining Steve to support six intensive and interactive days of Advanced Drum Teacher Seminars in Glasgow, Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham, London and Bournemouth. For more info and to book a place, interested drum teachers should email gavin.thomas@music.yamaha.com . Closing date 13th May 2016.

Yamaha’s Drum Product Marketing Manager Gavin Thomas comments, “It has been fantastic working with Steve and to see at first hand his passion and drive for the UK drumming community. Without doubt these sessions will be great fun, informative and importantly should leave you inspired. We are very proud to be working with Steve White and of course our dedicated network of dealers who would love to see you at these events.”

STEVE WHITE CLINIC TOUR LOCATIONS
22/05 Glasgow Drum Day 0141 429 3799
31/05 Manchester Drum Centre 0161 872 9777
01/06 PMT Leeds 0113 242 6601
02/06 Drum Shop, Washington 0191 418 7113
06/06 PMT Birmingham 0121 359 5056
08/06 PMT Romford 01708 746082
14/06 PMT Cardiff 029 2022 1029
15/06 Andertons 01483 456777

Tickets for these mouth-watering Clinic Tour dates are bound to be over-subscribed, so early action is highly recommended. Please call the host dealers for further details.

Click Here for tour poster.

Steve


NEWS UPDATE 17 March 2016.


07/05/2016 - Drum Clinic 2PM to 4PM




Mayfield Studios

2A Down End Road, Drayton, Hampshire PO6 1HT

For further information and to secure your place please contact

Dominic - 07983 368700

or email: info@mayfieldrecords.com

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 3 March 2016.


Freddiegee Academy,
Sparsholt College - Winchester.
25/07/2016 to 29/07/2016

Click TALKBACK on main menu to request full details

Click Here for more info.

Thanks
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 Dec 2015.

Hi all

2015 is beginning wind down after a fantastic show at the Hideaway in Streatham with the great Mikey Sorbello, I started the year out with a lot of hope with Premier and finished it learning not to listen to my heart in business. Nothing had really changed in terms of management style and when you are prepared to let Keith Keough and his team go and consider that a strategic business decision I realised there was clearly no future there for me.

However, purely by chance at the World's Greatest Drummer concert I chanced upon the Yamaha hybrids and the rest shall we say is now recent history. I am delighted to be with a company that treats players with the respect we deserve and they make, in my opinion, completely beautiful instruments. Speaking of which the next concert is 29th May 2016 at the Derngate theatre in Northampton.

Click Here for Derngate tickets

We recorded the Family Silver album in February, the recording was a delight, the process to get things out slightly more frustrating but a real eye opener in terms of how much the industry has changed. Massive heartfelt thanks to Chris and Liney Webster for being a guardian angles, we have our debut London show at the venue Under the Bridge on March 10th 2016, hope to see a few of you there?

Click Here for Under the Bridge tickets

I am also doing a show in Stoke on the 16th January 2016 if anyone is in that neck of the woods.

Click Here for Stoke tickets

So with FreddieGee in July and not one but two tours for Yamaha, a trip to Japan is planned, its already looking like a busy year, thank you for all your amazing support.

Have a great Christmas.

Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 17 Nov 2015.

Rhythm Magazine Readers Poll

I'm honoured to have been nominated in the Best Rock Drummer category. If you would like to vote please click the link.


Click Here to Vote

Thanks
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 03 Nov 2015.

London Drum Clinic
Hideaway
Streatham
London
Thursday 10th December 2015

www.hideawaylive.co.uk

020 8835 7070

Click Here for more info.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 Oct 2015.

Hello all

Welcome to a new look whiteydrums and a new era, some new features have gone up, as well as the link to my Spotify playlist. I have also added Whiteyradio on Souncloud, this is a collection that has been collated from my own collection of music that I have featured on over the years, it includes 3 Jazz Renegades albums plus the eponymous EP we did for Acid Jazz called Playing for Real, the two tracks that constituted the MEFF release Never Stop and a myriad of tunes from the Bombdroppers featuring Steve Sidelnyk and Bheki Mseleku, together with the albums by Talbot White, The Players and Trio Valore. This isn't being done for profit at all just I feel that in the ever decreasing world of music I would rather have people have access to it and hear it than it be forgotten so enjoy.
 
I am busy preparing for the release of the Family Silver album Electric Blend, Click Here to pre order the album on iTunes.

I have in the not to distant future a show with the Graveltones Mikey Sorbello, this will be part of the London Drum Clinic events at the Hideaway in Streatham on the 10th December.

The big news if any of you that have seen the new layout of the site is that I am proud to announce that I am now a Yamaha endorsee, its the first endorsement with a drum company I have had in a while, my time with Premier came to an abrupt end and I have remained largely silent about this issue, all I will say is that I let my heart rule my head in being persuaded to give the company my time and I cant turn that clock back. I wish Keith, Al, Ian and Stu all the very best for what I believe will now become the UK's No 1 drum co the British Drum company.

So why Yamaha, at the Worlds Greatest Drummer event I was essentially a free agent and quite simply seeing what I wanted to play, I was totally knocked out with the sound of Ian Palmers hybrid kit and if it were not for Gavin Thomas not offering to help me load my car the connection would never have been made. I think these are beautiful drums, the build quality is immaculate the sound is fantastic and I am so impressed I have even changed my set up now incorporating four toms, the hardware is fantastic and it comes down to the simple reason I really LOVE the drums.

I met with the company and I love the ethos, the professionalism, the ability to support the needs I have as a drummer out in the world of music, it all just works for me. I can't leave the commitment that Yamaha have for education out of the equation and lots of dreams and plans that were in danger of sinking are now ready to go, here is a little video we made on the Thames in my home town of London.

Click here to watch video


So, quite a bit of change, my artist Facebook will be my main port of access to social network and I will retain a presence on Twitter and Instagram to and that all be enough the main Facebook page will wind down, why? it's to all consuming, its too invasive and I must stress there are some fantastic People on there but I simply have more productive things to do with my time. I hope to see a few of you there .

Click here Facebook Artist Page

To contact me regarding Tuition please use Talkback by clicking Talkback on the main menu above. I still have some spaces left between now and Xmas.

I hope you like the Family Silver album; please drop me a line with your thoughts.


Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 18 Sept 2015.

Click Here to pre order The Family Silver album on iTunes.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 10 Sept 2015.

Hi all

Hope all my dear cyber friends are good and have had a great summer. The most significant thing here at Whitey towers has been the end of our pledge campaign which finished a stunning 160% above target, as some of you will now have the album Electric Blend by the Family Silver you can now enjoy the fruits of our labour, or at least I hope you will?

For those that didn't julep on the good shop Pledge then the official release is now November the 6th, its been an interesting experiment, its clear to me that a lot of people that I engage with are really on happy to engage with the past and that's fair enough, the interactive experience was very popular, studio visits etc, put it this way in my humble opinion a lot of people will basically think nothing of going into Starbucks and shelling out a tenner for a badly made coffee and a limp muffin, but paying for music …… Anyway, enough wonderful people got on board and once again I thank our main sponsors Chris and Caroline Webster and an honourable mention to Mark Ford too. The listening parties were a great success and a lovely surprise was to have Martin Freeman join Chris Dolan to DJ at our London bash, great night!

For anyone that caught me in this months Rhythm magazine you will by now know I am no longer with Premier, a very sad state of affairs and that's all I have to say on the matter. I salute Keith Keough and his team who are also now no longer with Premier and wish to say that the Modern Classic kit and snare drums are some of the best drums I have ever played and I am proud to be part of their short and brief history.

So new album out, a possible clinic in London 10th December, a trip to Absolute Music on the 2nd of October for a show with my old friend Austin Lane , its all go!!
 
Click Here for the pre order link to the album on iTunes , put down that coffee and click the link !!

Be prepared for an update on drums and stuff very soon, its all very exciting.
 
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 10 July 2015.

Hi all

Delighted to say that the Family Silver album is nearly finished, and I am pretty pleased to say the least. There are two listening parties in Manchester on the 22nd August and the 4th Sept in London, you can also pre order the
album here.

Please check pout a couple of little trailers too, I'm also doing a teaching day in the North at Mark Warburton's studio on Aug 20th here are the details for this event, places strictly limited PLEASE contact Mark direct re places.

The new film form the WGD concert will be up in a day or so and I will post it. Freddie Gee is once again upon us and just a few weeks away and I have been working hard on a great week to work on so hold on to your hats and be prepared to work.

I'm also drumming at the Liverpool International Music Festival on a very special event at the Brian Epstein theatre on the 28th of August and get a chance to work with the great Ian Prowse amongst other top musicians, can't wait!!

Plans already afoot for 2016 Worlds Greatest Drummer concert will keep you all posted. Taking bookings for one to one tuition in London for Sept. Contact me by clicking TALKBACK above for details of places.

Lots of exciting stuff on the horizon, been practicing really hard and really fired up for the new record, hope to see a few of you at the parties,

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 19 May 2015.

Hi all

Just sounding out if anyone might be interested in Private lessons in MANCHESTER week of 22nd June, if so please drop me by clicking TALKBACK above and sending me a message.


Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 7 May 2015.

Hi all

Teaching Weekender in Totnes.

I will be teaching 'one to one' private tuition at the studio in Totnes on Saturday 19th & Sunday 20th September 2015. Should you wish to book a lesson, please contact James Sharp on 07888898925 or email james.sharp@drumsense.com at your earliest convenience.

Places are limited, and will be on a first come, first served basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment.

Click here for for further information 

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 24 April 2015.

Hi All

Sorry for being quiet recently but things have been so busy, as many of you will know we have via Pledge funded an album by a new project called The Family Silver, it features myself, Damon Minchella and Matt Deighton, its been a brilliant experience and we have had great fun making it in Manchester at Blueprint studios.

Got quite a busy May coming up with Trio Valore shows at the start and end of the Month, one in Whitsatble at the Duke and then we will be taking some time out after the Mijas festival in Malaga.
Spain and Italy have been really good for the band, I just don't think it really connected in the UK.

I have the honour of appearing alongside Steve Gadd, Ian Palmer and Pete Cater at the Derngate theatre in Northampton on the 26th May, tickets are still available.

I am still taking private lessons on so for anyone interested drop me a line at by clicking TALKBACK above.

More info on the new album very soon .

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 17 Feb 2015.

Hi all

Well here it is, the Family Silver pledge campaign, please support us, it's much appreciated.

 
Click here for our Pledge Campaign 

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 6 Feb 2015.

Hi all

Absolutely delighted to be part of this event, hope to see you there.

World's Greatest Drummer Concert
Northampton

Click here for further details 

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 12 Dec 2014.

Well here we are 2015 just around the corner and 2014 rapidly fading to dust, I have to say as I face my 50th year on the planet things have never been clearer and priorities never more apparent. Another year of change in the music business,, the ever popular argument of free or barely paid for music still dominating the industry, Bono and his gang of tax dodgers putting their beautifully distressed $ 5000 dollar cowboy boots right into the mouth for every young artist trying to make a few bob from their talents , way to go fellas!!! Where has this devaluation of music left us, basically with a third hand copy of the band aid single but with not very good production. For those that argue that music should be free I say this, you’re wrong …… if you don't believe me try this, the next time the window cleaner comes round or you have a curry tell the person who has just provided the service you are going to like them on Face book rather than pay. Enjoy the kick in the groin.

 
Another interesting year musically in getting on La Rouxs great record and also the Trio Valore EP of which I am really proud. Pastures new next year, we are teaming up (me, Damon and Justin) with Matt Deighton for a Pledge music project;, the Family Silver, we have already demoed four songs and we like the vibe, exciting melodies, tight plain which is only t be expected and an element of danger, should be a good ride, please keep up with us on the eponymous FB yada yada .

This year I have become one of the members of the excellent Trinity Laban College Percussion dept. , an appointment I have both embraced and enjoyed immensely , as well as teaching for Goldsmiths College and private students that have come in from New Zealand , Scotland , and mainland Europe . The Scottish drum fayre was a blast with Robin Guy , Dave McKeague and Gabor (how many feet ) Dornyei .
Zildjian day was great from a performance point of view and for myself and Steve Sidelnyk it was both a challenge and a joy, Gavin Harrison was fantastic and it was great to see Andy Gangadeen , Mark Mondesir , Mark Richardson and Ash Soan too , Bob Henrit and Brian Bennett made my night , though the other guy that was on with us was an utter tosser, way to go fella!!

 
Freddie gee with my compadres, Craig Blundell and George Frederick was incredible, such a special event , and next year is our 15th year !! unbelievable , places are going fast so don't hang around.

And so to Premier, what a year, conceived in a Didsbury pub the Modern Classic drums built here in the UK have won both the MIA and Rhythm readers’ poll and gained 5 star reviews in aforementioned magazine , pretty much everyone we have built has been sold and 2015 sees us move to bigger premises , hopefully to sell a lot more drums , it’s been a total pleasure working with Keith Keough he is the best !!

A few thank yous and apologies for leaving anyone out.
 
Bob and Tina at Zildjian.
All at Remo especially Gary Mann
Dil and Paul at Porter and Davis
Joe Testa and Martin Potts from Vic Firth
Andy Anderson for being the don
Simon Parr at Gibson UK clothing and Mark Baxter and Darren Connett for the introduction.
Pete at Delicious Junction .
Ian Edmondson for doing such a great job online.
Keith , Chris , Duncan , Tim , Vikki , Karen and Colin at Premier
George and Craig the Freddie Gee posse
and thank you to you all for reading , supporting and staying with me on the journey

Peace
Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 9 Oct 2014.

Hi all

I'm delighted to announce I will be appearing alongside my dear friend Steve Sidelnyk at Zildjian Day London on 23rd November 2014. Steve and I are working on a specially written audio visual piece to perform together - so should be fun.

Click here for the line up 

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 30 Sept 2014.

Hi all

Some great news in, the Modern Classic Drum set designed by myself and Keith Keough for Premier and is in the running for the MIA awards, please take a minute to vote for us, much appreciated.

Click here to VOTE 

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 15 Sept 2014.

Hi all

Well the sun is still shining and things are good, I’m back in London for the foreseeable future and will haves room for some ‘one to one’ tuition if anyone is interested click TALKBACK above and get in touch.

I am taking up a teaching position at the esteemed Trinity Laban College in Greenwich; it’s a truly inspiring place to work within the grounds of the Old Naval College, a stunning place in a brilliant part of London.
 
I am also working on a new project with Steve Sidelnyk my old mate who is back from the states , will reveal details when i can . Unfortunately Trio Valore are a bit quiet at minute, Damon is well on his way to his doctorate but hopefully we will start writing for a new album this autumn.

Don't forget I’m at Solent University on the 9th October for a drum clinic and will be at Scottish drum fair on November 3rd , practicing really hard for this one .

The response to the Modern Classics has been simply superb with a five stars across the board review from Rhythm magazine , more shops are on board stocking them and some new innovations in the range being developed for NAMM.


Click here for Solent Drum Clinic information 

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 22 Aug 2014.

Hi all

I hope everyone is doing great? September is almost upon us and I am baffled as where the year has gone, luckily its been extremely productive with some nice Trio shows namely Swansea Jazz festival and then the Freddie Gee Camp, to say they were a success would be an under statement, it was fantastic and every body seemed blown away. So, with that in mind here are the dates for next year and an offer to pre book as we do anticipate a massive response.

Proud to announce to dates for the 15th Anniversary Freddie Gee Summer drum academy 2015. The confirmed week is: July 27TH to 31st 2015. You can pre register a place at drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk, we anticipate a sell out for this special occasion so early booking advised.

Things are going from strength to strength educationally for me and I shall be taken up teaching duties at the world renowned Trinity Laban College in Greenwich.

We have had an amazing reaction to the Modern Classic range to with a 5 star across the board review in Rhythm Magazine this month, some really exciting plans afoot for NAMM show in America and beyond.

It's strange, I've never been busier but my role seems to have changed, it was great to play on La Rouxs record but opportunities to record professionally for decent fees are few and far between so I guess you got to go with the flow, anyway thankfully some great stuff keeping me busy and for that I am thankful.

Happy drumming

White

NEWS UPDATE 8 Aug 2014.

Hi all

Many of you will know my work with the Style Council. Author Iain Munn has done much to keep the legacy of the band alive over the years with his fantastic account of the bands Career in Mr Cools dream. To me the new updated version has come at a time when the likes of Radio 2 regularly feature Council tunes and there is even a tribute band doing the rounds.

Here is the link to Iain's excellent book and some of the reviews say it all.

Click here for Iain's Book

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 17 July 2014.

Hi all

Well I hope you are all having a great Summer? I'm getting ready for Freddie Gee at the minute and really can't wait, Craig Blundell, Pete Cater, Karl Brazil, Robin Guy, Paul Dinnage and a guest appearance by the Trio Valore, what could be better? Well the fact that it is sold out yet again suppose?

Really getting into my stride with my new role at Premier and will be announcing who will be on the first wave of our associate teacher programme, this is going to be a really exciting and innovative development so keep an eye out.

Nice to see Mr Wellers More Modern Classics in the charts, hoping for more chart action with my contribution to the fantastic new La Roux album, we are off to Italy in August for a very special concert with brass and the wonderful Marta Ren on Vocals in Terracina/San Felice, its just near Roma if anyone wants to come?

Looking ahead I shall be appearing at the DDrums Falkirk Annual Scottish Drum day in November taking the mighty Modern Classics North of the border for the first time, lots of innovation at Mawdesley on the Modern classic series so hope you like it, keep up the emails always great to hear from you all, take care!

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 27 May 2014.

Hi all

Big news here, I have as you may have noticed made a move back to Premier drums, I was asked to come back to work on a long term education programme covering not only conventional drummers but also working how we can share the world of drums with the wider community around the country. This is something that is very dear to my heart, ambitions and also Premiers. Now under new ownership left me under no illusion this was the right move for me, I am also working on some product development but more of that later this week!
 
In the meantime I would sincerely like to thank Martin Iotts and Duncan at Korg for being so understanding, they are great guys and Mapex is a fantastic project but my decision is career defining rather than a simple switch of brands.

A few things to look out for, the new Trio Valore EP is still available on iTunes and I still have quite a few tracks on the second instalment of Paul Wellers More modern Classics. I am also playing drums on the new La Roux song 'Let me down gently' which sounds great. There are a few Trio shows in June, June 6th in Croatia, then 21st at Fairfield Halls Croydon, then the Swansea Jazz festival on the 22nd, then we are back in Italy in August for a special night at the Exotique festival, also late July don't forget the Freddie Gee drum academy, you can send any enquiries to me by clicking TALKBACK above and I will ensure you get all details

all the best

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 10 May 2014.

Hi all

Awesome line up for this year’s Freddie Gee Drum Academy. If you're into drums a lot or only a little...come along and have a blast playing drums with some of the world’s greatest drummers and see how they can tweak your style. Join Steve White, Craig Blundell, Pete Cater, Ralph Salmins, Robin Guy, Karl Brazil (Robbie Williams), “Woody” (BASTILLE), Paul Dinnage and the rest of the Freddie Gee team at the Sparsholt College, Winchester 28th July to 1st August. An opportunity not to be missed!

Contact: Freddie Gee for more info or to book your place". drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk

Cheers Steve
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 27 Mar 2014.

Hi all

Well at long last it's here the new single by Trio Valore. Please click here and have a listen, really hope you like it.

Off to Spain next week and some very exciting news coming soon.

Cheers Whitey x


NEWS UPDATE 12 Mar 2014.

Hi all

Just a quick update and a link to a new Video I've just done re the Kerope cymbals by Zildjian, they are fantastic, Please click here  

The release date and pre order link for the new Trio Valore single will be very soon to.

And lastly to everyone that voted for me in the recent Rhythm poll for UKs favourite drummer, heartfelt thanks.

To see the full list please click here

Many many thanks, hope your like the Trio EP

Steve

NEWS UPDATE 20 Feb 2014.

Sorry for the lack of communication, few things going on like a 1200 mile drive to play in Edinburgh, Aberystwyth and Shoreham, which were all great gigs by the way so thank you.

We appreciate how some people may not be into instrumental music but the apathy to new stuff in this country is penetratingly boring! It really does seem like a tribute act fill the bill for a lot of music punters, anyway we soldier on. A new EP is finished which sounds great and we are very happy with it, details of release and pre order as soon as we have them.

We are limiting our UK shows this year but will be in Italy in March and then Spain in April.

Please click here for a link to the 5th of April Madrid show

We are playing a festival the night before in Ebro , details as soon as possible, then we are playing in Croatia early June and then we have a date at the Swansea International Jazz Festival on Sunday 22nd June www.sijf.co.uk  is the official website.

Freddie Gee is selling fast with a great line up so anyone wanting details please clcik TALKBACK on the menu above and that goes for for tuition either in London or at Raw studios in Halifax.

More updates soon

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 02 Dec 2013.

Drum Academy 2014 Priority Booking Notification

JULY 28TH to AUGUST 1st 2014


We have now confirmed the drummers for the Freddie Gee Drum Academy 2014 featuring the ever popular Steve White & Craig Blundell who will be supported throughout the week by the following drummers.
By popular demand, Pete Cater, Ralph Salmins, Karl Brazil, Paul Dinnage and our very special guest “Woody” from the band “BASTILLE”.

More “special guest” names throughout the week TBC

To avoid disappointment and to guarantee your place on this prestigious Academy, please reply at your earliest convenience to book & reserve your place.

Our aim as always is to provide our customers with a good Value for Money Academy & with this in mind (it’s been difficult) but we have managed to maintain our price once again.

The Residential price for the week includes:
• Accommodation
• Tuition for the week
• Meals (Full English Breakfast & 3 Course Evening meal) NB: Lunch not included but sandwiches can be purchased in Campus shop.
• Equipment supplied

Non-residential includes:
• Tuition for the week
• Equipment supplied

Please contact drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk for more detailed information & to reserves your place.

We look forward to hearing from you.

NB: Places are open to absolute Beginners on a non-residential basis this year……please contact our office for further information!

YouTube - Please click here

Steve
 

NEWS UPDATE 20 Dec 2013.

Hi all

Once again another year rolls off into the distance, been an interesting one as it involved me celebrating 30 years in 'that there music business' and culminated in getting married!

Changes are coming thick and fast, x factor dominates because nothing is there to compete with it, and names like Sonos and Spotify have replaced Universal and Hitachi, its all changing really fast, the biggest elephant in the room for me is the inability for any young musician to not have a cat in hells chance of making any significant money from recorded music, the main sources within the next few years will be Youtube and Streaming sites and the rates they pay to artists are simply not enough to sustain a creative and thriving UK music industry. Always a few breaking the norm, bands like Bastille and The Vaccines, but in general its like opening a shop every morning full of beautiful handbags, clothes, apples, anything! and saying how do we make money and run a business without getting any significant revenue from what we create, its that simple people! and it needs to change. The UK music scene is basically having the oxygen to its very life blood very slowly strangled, not being negative just telling the truth.
 
So thank you to all that came to the Trio shows, we had a ball, four trips to Italy and more planned next year and some great and some not so great shows in the UK, its a nice idea to be a promoter, it sounds cool, buts its bloody hard work and unless you really know how to promote a band via local press, promo and radio then don't do it, Facebook and Twitter alone will not sell a gig.

It was great to work with Kristyna Myles this year, played on her version of Paris Match and on her new single and a track for her album. Sam Grays album came and went but fortunately we have recognised the situation and thankfully Sam has a great 2014 in store, inevitably accompanied by the something for nothing vampires coming out of the woodwork ……. again.

I have compiled all my non PW solo stuff on to one playlist and am looking in to release soon, nearly 7 hours of music from Jazz Renegades to Players and Talbot White and a few surprises, got some big plans for 2014, some real change a coming for me but in the meantime I will be teaching regularly at RAW studios in Halifax and have Trio dates in Edinburgh , Aberystwyth and Shoreham in January, always contactable via TALKBACK above too.

Thursday 30 Jan
The Voodoo Rooms
19a West Register Street
Edinburgh
EH2 2AA

Friday 31 Jan
Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth Arts Centre
Aberystwyth
Ceredigion
SY23 3DE

Saturday 01 Feb
Ropetackle Arts Centre
Little High Street
Shoreham-by-Sea,
West Sussex
BN43 5EG

Then back to Rome in March, hoping to confirm Madrid in April and some great events like Midwest in Brighton May bank holiday and of course 28th July till 1st august its the Freddie gee summer drum academy.

New trio Valore single will be March/April time, so, be happy be healthy and see you all in 2014.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 02 Dec 2013.

Hi all

To read what the Huffington Post said about our tour of Italy please click here

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 04 Nov 2013.

Hi all

Freddie Gee Summer Drum Academy. Its back 28th July/1st Aug 2014. For info mail me by clicking TALKBACK on the main menu. It sold out pretty quick last year so get in quick!

 YouTube - Please click here

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 28 Oct 2013.

Hi all

Right; just under two weeks till our north west date at Bolton Albert Halls, I can't assure that I will wear a cape but you will hear some incredible playing if I might be excused for saying so, Kristyna Myles will be there as will guest Paolo Fuschi on guitar, its going to be ace so just give it a go.

Tickets - Please click here

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 22 Oct 2013.

Hi all

Well the year is nearly over, we continue with Trio Valore dates into Dec with a nice little Italian trip in November, all details can be found at www.whiteydrums.com/tv/.

Me and Damon are also at Music show UK 15th, 16th Nov and hope to go into the studio straight after to record a new Trio Valore single!

First session at RAW studios teaching in Halifax went down really well, next session is in Jan and day one is sold out, day 2 on sale, I'm also back at Absolute in Poole in Jan too, you can mail me by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above and I'll pass on to Rich or Austin respectively, alternatively drop them a line direct. I'm also teaching a bit in London till Xmas so if your interested, always good to hear from you all.

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 05 Sept 2013.

Hi all

Writing this preparing for London show at the Islington and then off to Newcastle tomorrow.

Italy was great, the weather, the food, the vino, the organisation ..... well I lied on that one, gigs were great though.

Don't forget, please go on to iTunes and check out Kristyna Myles cover of the Style Council song Paris Match, it all helps, as well as gigs coming up with Trio, please click here for full schedule of gigs.

I'll be taking on some new students between now and Christmas, I reckon no more than 5 spaces will be free, so that's for London if you are interested drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above

As many of you will know I've closed my Stockport teaching rooms but I'm going to be appearing on a regular basis as part of RAW studios teaching faculty in Halifax. If you want lessons in the North either contact me via TALKBACK or contact  Richard Wilson direct at RAW STUDIOS HALIFAX.

Cheers
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 21 August 2013.

Hi all

A great time in Italy, really looking forward to hitting the road in the UK with the Trio. In the meantime pleased to announce that Kristyna Myles stunning version of the Style Council classic Paris Match is now available to Pre Order, come on people and support a fantastic new talent, much appreciated.

Paris Match on iTunes - Please click here

Kristyna will be appearing to perform the song amongst other songs at various Trio shows

Check out the dates here

Trio Valore gigs - Please click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 August 2013.

TRIO VALORE GIGS - 2013-2014

For a full list of all Trio Valore gigs and links to tickets please click the link below.

Trio Valore gigs - Please click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 12 August 2013.

Hi all

Pre gig drum clinic on the 29th Aug in STOURBRIDGE, here is the link to tickets. Numbers are limited.

Tickets - Please click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 12 August 2013.

Hi all

Here is a link to a little sample of Kristyna Myles new single. It's a cover of The Paris Match the first song I ever recorded with the Style Council 30 years ago.
Kristyna has been working with me alongside Sam Gray on my recent shows and it transpired the the song is one of her all time faves, so .... with me on drums and production and Damon Minchella on bass and Justin Shearn on piano we did a version, it's all been approved by Paul who loves it  - so enjoy and please download on 9th Sept.

Preview Link - click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 19 July 2013.

Hi all

Don't forget to check the link to the Trio Valore tour dates, we will be adding more shortly http://www.whiteydrums.com/tv/

Also pre the STAFFORD show on 29th August I shall be doing a drum clinic for the Midlands Academy of drumming and here is the link to tickets.

Tickets - Please click here

Kristyna Miles version of the Paris Match will be available to download on 9th September and on pre order from 9th August.

Really looking forward to Freddie Gee its all sold out now and is a fantastic line up, I shall also be teaching in London from Aug till Xmas, anyone wanting lessons drop me a line on TALKBACK above.

Enjoy the heat while it lasts , a llittle bit of sunshine is not a crisis !

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 17 July 2013.

Hi all

I am doing a clinic/Masterclass before our show in Stourbridge, if you would like to come down here is the link to tickets.

Tickets - Please click here

See you there

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 12 July 2013.

Hi all

I am currently a featured artist at the Zildjian website, please check it out as there is some great unseen footage of Jon Lord.

Tickets - Please click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 10 July 2013.

Hi all

As some of you know I have closed down my Stockport facility, dead horse flogging is too hard. Anyway will not be abandoning teaching in the North and will be visiting to teach at Raw Studios in Halifax hosted by Rich Wilson, so , for anyone interested in lessons in the North please contact me via TALKBACK above or from info@rawstudios.net 

Lessons available at

RAW studios Halifax.

Unit 9 and 10
Emstead works
Old lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire.
HX3 5QN

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 03 July 2013.

Well its a busy summer ahead, firstly just to let everyone know I am closing my Stockport teaching room from 1st August, going to be looking at smaller premises so keep an eye out, I will be taking students in London for anyone interested please contact me via TALKBACK above.

The Trio Valore diary is looking in rude health, click here for all dates and please come along and support live music!!
 
I shall also be doing guest tuition at Raw studios in Halifax and also back at Absolute music in October,

Sam Grays new single is out July 8th which I played on and produced and Kristyna Miles version of Paris Match is out 9th September and believe me she has truly done the song justice, anyway pleased to be busy in this ever changing business, stay in touch by clicking TALKBACK above and maybe see you at a gig.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 19 June 2013.

Freddie Gee Drum Academy

Still a few places left - Awesome line up for this year’s Freddie Gee Drum Academy. If you're into drums a lot or only a little...come along and have a blast playing drums with some of the world’s greatest drummers and see how they can tweak your style. Join Gregg Bissonette, Steven White, Craig Blundell, Richard Jupp (ELBOW), Mark Mondesir, Ian Matthews (KASABIAN), Pete Cater (Pete Cater Big Band) and the rest of the Freddie Gee team at the Sparsholt College, Winchester 29th July-2nd August. An opportunity not to be missed! Contact: Freddie Gee for more info or to book your place: drumacademy@hotmail.co.uk


NEWS UPDATE 13 June 2013.

New Trio Valore dates announced

8 Nov

Trio Valore
The Albert Halls - Bolton

Tickets - Please click here
Box Office Tickets - 01204 334400

NEWS UPDATE 03 June 2013.

New Trio Valore dates announced

25 Oct

Trio Valore
Stafford Gatehouse Theatre

Tickets - Please click here

NEWS UPDATE 31 May 2013.

Private tuition and Drum Clinic - Glasgow 24 June

Day - Rhythmbase Glasgow - Private tuition (Limited Places)

Evening - Rhythmbase Glasgow - Clinic

More info - Call 0141 429 3799

NEWS UPDATE 20 May 2013.

New Trio Valore dates announced

29 Aug

Trio Valore
Moochers - Stourbridge

Tickets - Please click Here

22 Dec

The Globe Live Music Venue
125 Albany Road
Cardiff
CF24 3NS

Tickets - Please click here


NEWS UPDATE 15 May 2013.

New Trio Valore dates announced

22 Nov

Trio Valore
Square One - Harlow - Essex

Tickets - Please click here
Box Office Tickets - 01279 305000
Flyer - Please click Here

23 Nov

Trio Valore
Club A Go-Go - Birmingham

Tickets - Please click here
Box Office Tickets - 0844 870 0000
Flyer - Please click Here

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 May 2013.

Hi all

Here is the link to the Limited Edition vinyl release we did for Checkemlads, you can have a listen too. A  perfect fathers day gift and a great cause.

Please click Here

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 9 May 2013.

I shall be hosting two days of tuition with the fantastic Colin Woolway on 27th and 28th June in Stockport.

This is a great opportunity to study with one of the UK's foremost teachers and founder of the Drumsense teaching system. If you would like to book one of these ltd places please drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK on the main menu,

Best
Whitey
NEWS UPDATE 8 May 2013.

On 22nd August - Trio Valore will be playing The Continental - Preston

Trio Valore
The Continental
South Meadow Lane
Preston

Tickets - Jopson Music Academy 01772 888 136

Further Info - Please click Here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 7 May 2013.

On 25th August - Bank Holiday, Trio Valore will be playing The Blind Tiger - Brighton

Trio Valore
The Blind Tiger
52 - 54 Grand Parade
Brighton
BN2 9QA

Tickets - Please click Here

Further Info - Please click Here


Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 29 April 2013.

Hi all

30th Anniversary Shows

Due to public demand we have been asked back to the Islington on Thursday 5th Sept to do another 30th anniversary show , hope to see as many there as possible and it did sell out rather quick last time.

Tickets - Please click here

Alternatively,

Fancy a fantastic day out in the Kent countryside? I will be bringing the 30th anniversary show to the annual Luddstock festival.

More info - Please click here

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 29 April 2013.

Hi all

Slick Stix 2013 - Sunday 9th June.

Box Office 01279-651746

More info - Please click here

Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 28 April 2013.

Hi all

For anyone interested here is the link to my recent conversation with Robert Elms on BBC Radio London

Please click here

Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 26 April 2013.

Hi all

Steve White, Live in concert – 30 Years in music!

Fri 23 Aug 2013, 8.30PM
The Live Lodge
Swadlincote
Derbyshire

Tickets - Please click here


Whitey


NEWS UPDATE 19 April 2013.

Hi all

Further details of this summer's Freddiegee Drum Academy can found by clicking here;

You can also contact George on

0208 366 6919
07817 220461

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 15 April 2013.

Hi all

Thank you all so much for the kind words about the shows and to all that attended, it looks like we will be doing some more shows in September and we are already preparing to announce shows in the Midlands in August and a special August bank holiday show by the sea side, will update in gig section as soon as all is confirmed.

Thank you to Damon, Justin, Jacko, Dom, Kristyna and Sam for making the shows very special. Off to Campobasso near Naples this weekend with the Trio and a nice little seminar clinic at Newcastle drums on Weds.\
 
We are down to the last 4 spots for mine and Craig's tuition 28th/29th may so if you would like to book drop us a line on by clicking TALKBACK above.

Don't forget will be giving the new Mapex Saturn 4 kit a work out at Andertons in Guildford on the 9th May. Then once again Freddie Gee beckons , Gregg Bissonette, Me, Craig Blundell, Neal Wilkinson Paul Dinnage and Richard Jupp join us this year, few spaces left, click TALKBACK for details

Shaping up to be a busy year, always good to hear your questions and emails so keep them coming.


Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 25 March 2013.

Hi all

I have a drum practice/teaching room for rent in Stockport, a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious and dedicated player to have full access to a practice facility and see some return via teaching. For details contact me via TALKBACK above.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 22 March 2013.

Hi all

There are now only a few places left for me and Craig on 28th and 29th May, six in fact so don't hang about if your still thinking about coming down to Stockport.
 
The rehearsals for the gigs are going well and again all sold out so V Happy. Planning a trip to Milan in June with the Trio Valore to help record kicks celebrate their 10th anniversary and also will be teaching at GRC studios on 11th just after my clinic for Andertons on the 9th May. I'm also going up to teach at Drum Shop in Newcastle if you fancy it?
 
Freddie Gee Academy is looking great and details for everything can be sent if you contact me through clicking TALKBACK above

Sam Gray new single "Hand Me A Ticket" is out on 8th April, though with very little radio support, its going to be tough, still that's nothing that musicians don't realise that they have to deal with.
 
Thanks for all your good wishes re the recent spot on Millionaire, 50K to charity isn't too shabby. Speaking of Checkemlads, here is some news of a new fund raising venture which I hope you'll all support, I got a chance to work with a lovely bunch of musicians at the Motor Museum studio in Liverpool, great studio and a pleasure to play with Ian, Wayne and Johnny, the result a little single for checkemlads, I hope you'll all support it?

CLICK HERE

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 March 2013.

Hi all

I can confirm that the double header sessions with me and Craig Blundell are 28th and 29th May, places are going very fast, for bookings please mail by clicking TALKBACK above.

If you would like to be added to the TXT ALERT for lessons then please send your mobile number, name and the phrase TXT ALERT to me using TALKBACK above then any events, teaching, clinics or concerts you'll be first in the line.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 25 February 2013.

Hi all

I shall be doing a Show for Andertons Music store on Thursday 9th May, details below

Steve White Drum Clinic
Radisson Hotel
Alexandra Terrace
Off High Street
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 3DA

Hosted by Andertons Music and Mapex
Tickets £5 each

For more information about this event:
Web: www.andertons.co.uk/stevewhite


Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 25 February 2013.

Hi all

Well the tickets for the 30th anniversary shows have gone really well, should be a couple of fun nights, for anyone wanting the last few check out the Islington at the Angel website.

It's, been a busy time for Sam Gray with appearances on Loose Women and BBC Breakfast recently to support his album. I've got a bit of teaching time coming up in STOCKPORT next few months, anyone wanting lessons drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK on the menu, also a couple of spaces left for Craig Blundell too, three in fact so do not hang around.
 
Really looking forward to the Freddie Gee summer drum academy with Me, Craig, Gregg Bissonette and Mr Richard Jupp, as well as Paul Dinnage. A fantastic week of drumming, again click TALKBACK for more info.

Always good to hear from you, great that your enjoying the videos I am posting on Twitter and FB, catch up soon.

Whitey x

NEWS UPDATE 25 January 2013.

I will be taking bookings for teaching in Stockport from 13th March just after Craig Blundell finishes, anyone interested please mail me by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above.

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 23 January 2013.

Hi all

Just to say that the first night of my 30th anniversary gig has sold out and the venue has put another night on the 10th April 2013.

Please click on 2nd Night Event Tickets below.

I hope to see as many of you there as possible

Tuesday - 9th April - 2013 - 21:00 - SOLD OUT
Wednesday - 10th April - 2013 - 21:00

The Islington
1 Tolpuddle Street
London
N1 0XT


2nd Night Event Tickets

Event Flyer

NEWS UPDATE 17 January 2013.

Hi all

During the months of March to June I'll be accepting students for my place in Stockport, for any students preparing to go to college or further education this is a good opportunity to get some hard work done. I'll also be doing lessons for prospective teachers, giving a structured overview of the basic classic books and essentials to any player wanting to move in to the world of teaching. For full details of the above and for bookings please drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK on the menu above.

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 16 January 2013.

Hi all

I'm doing a show with my good friends Damon Minchella and Sam Gray for a bit of fun and to mark the fact I've been doing this stuff for 30 years, should be good, here is link to tickets.

Tuesday - 9th April - 2013 - 21:00

The Islington
1 Tolpuddle Street
London
N1 0XT


1st Night Event Tickets SOLD OUT

Event Flyer

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 14 January 2013.

Hi all

Many of you have been asking for the link to pre-order the CD of the brand new Sam Gray album 'Too much of a good thing'

Its available to pre-order from Amazon, hope you like it.

Please click here

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 08 January 2013.

Hi guys and girls

And in more good news here is the link to the new Sam Gray album to pre order for download, just click on the link and enjoy.

Please click here

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 08 January 2013.

Hi guys and girls

Well this year is starting to shape up to be something special and here are some more details of this years Freddie Gee Drum Academy,
a third of the places have already gone.

Freddie Gee “SPIRIT of ANDERNOS” Drum Academy 2013

Featuring:

Gregg Bissonette, Steve White, Craig Blundell, Neal Wilkinson

JULY 29TH through to AUGUST 2nd 2013

Sparsholt College – Winchester

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 07 January 2013.

Hi all

If anyone is interested there are a few places left when I do a guest tuition at the Absolute Music Superstore in Poole at the end of the month. The only day with free spaces is Thursday 31st Jan as the other days are all sold out, for details call Austin on 01202 597180

Best
Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 07 January 2013.

Hi all

Thought you might be interested to check out the link to the actual first single from Sam Grays album, the song was written by Sam, Joe Killington and my good self, proving once again diversity is a necessity for the modern musician - enjoy !
http://t.co/glc9Y3ne

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 06 January 2013.

Hi all

Just a quick update, they will be coming thick and fast over next few weeks.

Here is the link to hear new Sam Gray track "Hand me a ticket" click on link and go to approx 2-55 into show http://t.co/Juhbubwm. I really like this tune, overtly soulful, co-written with Sam. I also co-produced it with Sam and Gaz Vaughn Hadfield at Blue Print studios - got to keep moving forward.

Whitey

NEWS UPDATE 04 January 2013.

Hi all

Happy new year to everyone and personally glad to get back to work , here is what's coming up.

Sunday Jan 6th first play of album track "Hand me a ticket" from Sam Gray’s new album, then hopefully radio play to follow in Jan, Sam is going back out on the road with dates right up until Feb 4th when his album "Too much of a good thing” is out.

It’s 30 years, this year, for me in the business and I'm quite chuffed with the fact that 30 years from that first release of "Long Hot Summer " I'm still able to be part of some new music with a great young artist that's still getting played on National radio and not living on the " do you remember ..... trip”.

Anyway, first showing of video is Monday 7th Jan, I co- wrote this song with Sam and Joe Killington , then hopefully things should just ramp up, we have deals now in the Netherlands , Germany , France, Italy and Spain. Hopefully too, we have been asked to do a special couple of shows where instead of doing all the donkey work I actually get to play, more details to follow.

I'm still teaching in both London and Stockport and anyone interested drop me a line by clicking TALKBACK above and dropping me a line.
Freddie Gee summer camp is already a 3rd sold out, we have something very special planned. Any way more updates to follow but for now it just goes to day have a happy and healthy 2013.

Whitey