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Hometown: Charleston, SC
Website: www.jeepwhite.com
Sounds Like: Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams Jr., Jamey Johnson
Genre: Americana
Jeep White was born and raised in the remote mountains of West Virginia. The great grandson of Valentine " Judge Wall" Hatfield, he grew up on mountain music and a heritage filled with tales and stories of the Hatfield McCoy Feud. Serving in the Air Force as a crew member on C-130's and doing tours in Vietnam, he learned to play the guitar to help pass the time. The guitar gave him an outlet for his passion for writing and soon he was on his way. Returning to Appalachia he sought out other musicians and began joining bands. The economic difficulties connected to the coal mining business in Appalachia gave him the incentive to relocate to the musically rich shores of South Carolina in the late 1980's. He has played in Country, Hillbilly, Rock & Roll, Top 40 and Blues Bands throughout the years. The music scene in Charleston, South Carolina has given him the opportunity to resurrect a lifetime's worth of songwriting. A cross between Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, BB King and Neil Young, his original songs tell stories of the loves, struggles, triumphs and failures of the lives we lead. From serious to amusing, his storyful songs are full of emotion and are sure to touch you, make you think, make you laugh and make you cry.
“On Low Country, local songwriter Jeep White constantly bends his voice from song to song, occasionally conjuring a little of that Johnny Cash baritone.
A better comparison might be with country songwriting legend Billy Joe Shaver.
With such a straightforward tone throughout, it's no surprise that the two standout tracks, "Short Road to Hell" and "Grandpa," are the most direct. Both have driving rhythms that draw you in, but White's lyrics really grab the listener. Neither song gives you time to think — they just tell stories without any hesitation.
Although many of White's songs on Low Country come across as sad and melancholic, they have a solid basis in reality, producing an overall good feeling.”
Jareed Booth - Charleston City Paper
“While country music has taken many forms over the course of its history, there really is no substitute for the good old fashioned type.
While much of the current country music offerings more closely resemble pop music in look and sound, there are thankfully a few artists who still choose to record country music like it was done during its golden age.
White's new CD, "Low Country," features 10 original songs, most of which demonstrate his strength as a songwriter.”
Devin grant - The Post and Courier
“There's a sense about him, something pared down to basics: dark eyebrows and a trim white goatee counterbalance a clear-eyed regard that welcomes even as it locks in.
To see him perform is to see a person thriving in his element.
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Jon Santiago - Charleston City Paper
“Jeep White is a storyteller who plays a mean guitar while plucking your heartstrings with songs like "Red Paper Hearts," and "I Got Nobody."
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Ken Burger - Post and Courier
