Andrew White.
Internationally acclaimed singer, songwriter and guitarist Andrew White is playing in Whangarei next Friday.
White, originally from Newcastle-upon-Tyne, moved to New Zealand when he was 16 and quickly established himself as one of NZ's top guitarists and singer-songwriters. He released his first album, Conversations, in 1984 and was immediately signed
by the US label Narada Records. So far, he has recorded nine, including Islands, a collaboration with 1995 Grammy-nominated artist David Arkenstone. He was snapped up by Linn Records and recorded Guitarra Celtica.
White has toured internationally as a soloist and supporting superstars such as Irish folk rock group Clannad, The Corrs, Michelle Shocked, The Indigo Girls, Taj Mahal and many more. He also toured with Scots folk/MOR outfit Capercaillie. He will be performing at 7.30pm on Friday at the Whangarei Theatre Company, 71 Reyburn House Lane. Tickets cost $25, available from Whangarei Suit Hire in Rust Ave or the website www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz
