Jordan White FAQ v1.2
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*Last updated 10/06/08
- What's his full name?
Jordan Frank White.
- Where was Jordan born?
Cranford, New Jersey. His parents moved around a bit in the area then finally setttled in eastern Pennsylvania in the late 1980's.
- Where did he go to high school?
Jordan is a graduate of Nazareth Area High School in Nazareth, PA.
- Did he/where did he go to college?
He graduated with a liberal arts degree from Northampton Community College in Bethlehem, PA in 2003, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from East Stroudsburg University in East Stroudsburg, PA.
- Do you know what the first song he ever wrote was?
No I do not.
- When did he decide to be a songwriter?
He began playing the keyboard when he was just 6 years old, sang in a boy's choir when he was 11 and began playing the guitar at 13. He says "it was only natural that I would write my own music eventually."
- Who writes the songs?
Jordan has written most of the released songs, demos, music and lyrics. He has also collaborated with many other talented musicians from the area, most notably studio engineer/songwriter Robert Factor, Brian "The Brain" Kibler and Rob Lilly from KineticBlu.
- What zodiac sign is he?
Taurus.
- What other bands has Jordan been in?
Jordan has played with many bands, duos, and as a solo artist over the last several years. Some of them include Insignia, 3 Sided Letters, Black & White Letters, Jaded Son, as duos with Robert Factor and Brian Kibler, The Fuzzy Bunny Slippers, Impostar, and of course, KineticBlu. (www.myspace.com/KineticBlu)
- Who's Kaya Black?
Kaya Black is a singer/songwriter who was a member of Black and White Letters with Jordan. He contributed some background vocals and guitar parts in some of the earliest demos. His website is www.KayaBlack.com. Black now resides in Washington D.C.
- Who are Jordan's musical influences?
In many articles in the media he credits songwriters such as Jackson Browne, Adam Duritz, Van Morrison and Stephan Jenkins.
- Why are some of the songs so sad?
He says, "I didn't do it on purpose, it's just the old songwriter's cliche - if you're happy you're probably not going to be sitting around thinking about things and writing. If you're happy your going to be out being happy."
- Who's the girl singing on "Where To Begin"?
Her name is Katie, a professional singer from Long Island. She was friends with the band Black & White Letters and recorded background vocals for the song in 2003.
- What's "Twin Gap Farms" mentioned in the song "The Flow"?
Twin Gap Farms is the name of a housing development in rural north-eastern Pennsylvania where he spent alot of time with an ex-girlfriend, many years ago.
- Is the "Baby's Breath" song against abortion?
To quote him from the meanings section of the website: "The song is NOT pro or anti anything; I don't think I have the right to make a decision for someone else. It's about someone who finds themselves struggling with consequence and is full of regret just to be in the position of having to choose."
- Where can I listen to the song "In Too Deep"?
Go listen to a demo of the song on the official MySpace page - go to www.MySpace.com/JordanWhite
- What radio stations play his music?
Jordan has done many shows on eastern Pennsylvania's 90.3 WXLV FM. He often plays live shows with host Phil Stahl, and oddly enough has been played in rotation all the way out in Hawaii on 92.3 FM. He has been played on the Lehigh Valley's rock station, 95.1 WZZO FM on Sunday nights and there are also several college stations scattered around the country that play his music from time to time.
- Who's Phil Stahl?
Phil Stahl is a DJ on 90.3 WXLV FM and has hosted many open mic shows over Pennsylvania and New Jersey for over 20 years. He is one of the major figures in the Lehigh Valley/Philadelphia music scene. www.PhilStahl.com. He's a great guy!
- Has he been on any TV shows?
Jordan has appeared for a live interview on Pocono Music Talk (video available on his website) and on the Comcast TV network in Philadelphia, PA performing "Where To Begin." There are other past and future TV appearances as well.
- What magazines/newspapers/websites has Jordan appeared in?
First, click HERE to view the official press section to read scans of the latest articles. He has appeared in: Northampton Community College Magazine - Pulse - the Lehigh Valley's music scene weekly, The Morning Call daily newspaper several times - was a featured artist on www.LVMusicScene.org and www.WZZO.com - had several appearances in East Stroudsburg, PA's The Stroud Courier. More recent appearances in The Pennsylvania Musician - was the subject of a special two-page feature in Connections Magazine, The Express-Times "Exposed" - also the band of the week in The Metromix (for KineticBlu) and many others.
- What types of guitars/pianos/equipment does Jordan use?
Gibson & Martin acoustic guitars, Fender Stratocaster & Telecaster electric guitars. For pianos/keyboards, a Yamaha T121 studio upright acoustic piano and a Yamaha digital P-60 grand stage keyboard. For live performances the sound is usually controlled by Behringer amps and Peavey TLS speakers. He uses Shure wired & wireless microphones, SM58 vocal, SM58 vocal classic, and Shure PG57 instrument mics.
- What cover songs does he play live?
Amongst many others, he's done the following recently:
Elton John "Rocket Man" - Elton John "Your Song" - Coldplay "Trouble" - Weezer "Say It Ain't So" - Live "I Alone" - Filter "Take A Picture"
Tom Petty "Yer So Bad" - The Beatles "Let It Be" - Neil Young "Heart of Gold" - Blue Oktober "Hate Me" - Matchbox Twenty "Push"
Guns 'N Roses "Patience" - Bob Dylan "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" - Third Eye Blind "Jumper" - Gin Blossoms "Til I Hear It From You"
Soul Asylum "Runaway Train" - Blessid Union of Souls "When She Comes" - Phil Collins "Against All Odds" - Oasis "Wonderwall" - U2 "One" - Counting Crows "Mrs. Potter's Lullaby" - Counting Crows "A Long December" - Guns 'N Roses "November Rain" - The Police "Every Breath You Take" - Ritchie Valens "La Bamba" - Maroon 5 "Sunday Morning" - Tom Petty "Mary Jane's Last Dance" - The Killers "All These Things I've Done" - John Mayer "Daughters"
- What books has Jordan read or currently been reading?
With the 2007 death of Kurt Vonnegut, he said he re-read one of his best works, "Slaughter House Five." Recommends: "Jarhead" - "Sophie's World" by Jostein Gardner and has said in another interview that his favorite book is "A Seperate Peace" by John Knowles. Others include classics such as "The Great Gatsby" - "Flowers For Algernon" - "The Catcher In The Rye" by J.D. Salinger and "Anthem" by Ayn Rand.
- What's "Care Package" and how can I get a copy?
"Care Package" was a compilation CD released from artists across the country to help aid victims of the devastating December 2004 Tsunami in Asia. Jordan's song "Baby's Breath" landed on the CD which was released by Bamboo Bird Records in March 2005. You can learn more about Care Package and/or purchase a copy at www.CarePackageCD.com (note: the Care Package link may be down at this time)
- How did he get involved with "Care Package"?
Jordan answered this question in an interview on Pocono Music Talk in in 2006:
"Basically there were a lot of, it was alot of artists interested in being included on the CD.... and uh, basically I sent them a song and they said 'we really dig this song' and can we put this on the CD, you know, and thats what happened."
- Is there going to be another "Care Package" CD?
Doesn't look like it, but if we hear any news we'll post it here.
- Was Jordan on American Idol?
Sort of. Jordan made it to the second round in Chicago, IL in fall 2005.
- I sent in an e-mail for a free CD, but I never received one. Why not?
Probably for one of two reasons: 1. Due to international shipping costs, the free CD promotion does not extend outside of the United States, so if you live in Canada or elsewhere that's why, and 2. Sometimes we receive 100 requests in a single day, we've just fallen behind. Click here for more information on the FREE CD OFFER.
- There's been lyrics for a song called "She Loves the Drama" on the website for awhile but no music for it. Will I ever get to hear it?
Doubtful. Jordan has said that he doesn't like the song anymore and also says "that song is about a situation with someone I care not to associate with from now on in any way, shape or form." Well there you have it!
6/30/08 UPDATE: It looks like the song may be coming out afterall. More info to come! =)
- What's that song that plays before he comes out on stage?
"New Orleans Instrumental" by the band R.E.M. often plays before the show begins.
- When will there be new music available?
Always go to the MySpace page first as it's updated all the time, at www.MySpace.com/JordanWhite - visit www.JordanWhiteMusic.com/mp3.htm for some of the earlier demos and to listen to live radio shows.
- Has Jordan done any music videos?
Yep, to date there are 3.
KineticBlu filmed a video for their song "September" most recently and there is a live/documentary style video for their song "Walking Clean."
Links:
"September" - http://ipandsociety.blogspot.com/2008/05/september-by-kinetic-blu.html
"Walking Clean" - http://youtube.com/watch?v=shz1NPFo1e8
A video for the acoustic song "Engine of the Ocean" filmed in November 2005 at the beach in Point Pleasant, New Jersey can be seen here by visiting the MySpace page (look towards the bottom left).
- Are there any DVD releases?
Yes. There was a DVD entitled "Lehigh Valley Acoustic Performers Contest 2005" where he was a finalist with 3 other acts. There are a couple other DVD's: "Live at the Madison Ridge" where he played "Where To Begin" along with other musicians, a live taping of his show at the Northeast Performing Arts Festival in October 2005, and a taping from a live set at "The Grand Theatre" in East Greenville, PA in May 2006. The latest music video for "September" is also available in high-definition DVD format. (http://ipandsociety.blogspot.com/2008/05/september-by-kinetic-blu.html)
- Does Jordan have any tattoos?
No.
- Does this website have anything to do with JordanWhite.com?
Not at all, we have nothing to do with it. We do not know any of the person(s) who run that website and have no opinion whatsoever on it's content.
- What's his MySpace link?
The link is very easy to remember. It's just his name - www.MySpace.com/JordanWhite - there is also a new "FanSpace" page on MySpace at www.MySpace.com/JordanWhiteFans
KineticBlu's MySpace page is www.MySpace.com/KineticBlu
- Who officially represents him and his music?
Jordan is represented by Media Five Entertainment out of Bethlehem, PA. Media Five has worked with successful rock bands from the area like Live, Fuel, Breaking Benjamin, and The Badlees.
- How can I best contact Jordan?
Visit www.myspace.com/jordanwhite or send an email to Comments@JordanWhiteMusic.com
*This page is being updated on a constant basis. 10/06/08