House of Blues July 8 , 2010

Anxiously waiting, I'm filled with excitement as I write this. My mind flooded with memories from all the shows I pushed my way through to be at the front, to my prom in Downtown Disney, trips to d-land growing up on my birthdays, and now preparing to make some new memories as I wait to step onto to that big stage at HOB Anaheim (what the "industry" people like to call it) for the first time. Starting in High school I got involved with bands, performing, writing, which sparked my rabbit chase with music. I always thought once you played a bigger venue/club, such as the HOB, you "made it". With that being said, this evening is one I'll always remember as the night I "made it" and I would be honored if you and your friends came to celebrate with me!

All the businessy stuff is below, I'm extremely grateful for your support,

Denny -

You can purchase pre-sale tickets by clicking the paypal tab below,once we get your payment, we will put your name on the list, plus how many other tickets you purchased at the HOB will call window. On the night of July 8th, you can just give will call your name and they will have your tickets waiting for you. Please make sure that you bring ID on the evening of July 8th to gain entrance into the HOB.

Please be sure that we receive your payment by Thursday, July 8th at the latest.

If you have any problems getting into the HOB, someone will come down and meet you. Myself and my manager will be on site as of 5:00 pm.

Here are the details for the show:

House of Blues
1530 Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92802-2319

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

7:00 pm (doors) 8:00 pm (show begins)

I’m on at 8:00 pm

$10.00 (presale) $15.00 (at the door)

All Ages

With Relative Strangers, Chasing Kings, Denny White, Canvas
See you there!

Waking Up

My eyes burning from the brightness of my computer screen, as they slowly adjust from the darkness of the early morning. For the past week or so I've been waking up in the middle of the night/early morning hours, not being able explain this I immediately think of Paranormal activity or maybe I'm getting sick, fortunately however everything is quite peaceful outside, and within my body. It is well. There's a gentle breeze I can hear out my window, a calming sound, void of any cars, people, or city sounds. While the world outside my window sleeps, I lie in bed thinking on the events of the past week, and whats to come in this next week.
Since the beginning of 2010, every week seems to be going by much faster than the last. Recently, 24 hours has seemed like not enough time, to live. Daily I constantly overload myself mentally, exhausting my mind to the point of frustration, and temporary madness. With a heavy awareness of the future, has caused me to loose focus of the journey and story I'm apart of right now. To loose focus of this Day I've been given. I'm thankful my body's been waking me up for the past week. Reminding me to slow down, and possibly wake up in my own life, not be concerned with what tomorrow will bring, because for now today is all I have. Now I can sleep.

Recording + writing = patience

The past few months have taught me several things about who I am as a person and artist. Constantly wanting instant gratification with my music, writing, relationships, life, etc.. I have realized that everything happens in perfect timing, and if I rush anything it will fall far below my expectations and vision. Currently, the recording process is taking longer than expected, due to my constant editing of ideas, lyrics, and never being completely satisfied with anything, but I am having to follow a direction and vision with everything or my egineer might kill me, bless his heart, and patience with my ocd/anal traits with recording. Lucky for me it happens to be an old friend, who already knew I was a complete pain to track before he decided to take on the project.

So far I have completed vocals for two tracks and plan on completing the other 4 within the next couple weeks. One being: "All or Nothing": an anthemic, soulful, edgy, reflection of a past relationship. A time in my life, which it was either all or nothing with this girl, and it turned out to be nothing haha, resulting in this pop/soulful tune singing about how "You can't have me cause I'm all or nothing at all". After a trip to Denver, CO and colboration with Brent Kutzle (One Republic) the song took on a new vibe with motown like back up vocals, and a guitar riff that is always stuck in my head. Thanks to Brent. However, I have been through highs and lows with this track, and at times wish it never was written, but I know people will relate to its theme, and if anything will be an awesome track to move to. And the 2nd song completed is: "Nothing Comes Easy". A song written in one sitting a month ago, including some of my favorite lyrics on the ep. Talking about a friend who lost thier way and thier journey finding it again, holding on to dreams, and learning from the past, but looking to the future. Also a great reminder to me whenever I sing it that "Life is gone before You know" and sometimes we need to take risks, leaps of faith, and to never to give up, because we only get older each day, and one day our time here will come to an end. A relization of life, and time, making the most out of everything. I'm very proud of this song, and can't wait for everyone to hear it.

As for the others, almost all lyrics are completed, but I'm still working out some kinks. Even after the last month of being in the studio, sometimes I wish i could start the whole process over, because I feel like now I could do it better. (Engineer and producer didn't like this idea either ha) With this being my first solo recording, I'm so proud of the tracks and can't wait to share them with everyone. Until then...

Bidet

This week, I experienced Vegas and a bidet for the first time. Confused and curious, as to what this other sink/toilet was doing next to the toilet in our penthouse suite, I was very hessitant, but suprised to how fresh i felt afterwards, however am still not sure how I feel about this interesting object.

Coldplay Review

A couple Thursdays ago, me and comrade Israel ventured out to San Diego's Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre to catch one of coldplay's last shows from their Viva la vida tour. Eight feet from g stage, for almost two & a half hours, I was in a state of awe and inspiration, that I will never forget.

Opening with the "life in technicolor" (first track off Viva La vida) with a huge black sheer curtain at front stage, casting huge silhouettes; each member set the stage for an unforgettable evening. Followed by "Violet Hill" and "In My place", the packed house knew ever word. For the next hour, it seemed like hit, after hit. From huge video spheres, a huge fifty foot LCD screen, to massive yellow balloons, and laser lights that had to be cleared with the air enforcement, my eyes were equally as pleased as my ears.

"Hardest Part" was one of my highlights of the set; much different from the full band arrangement on X&Y, consisted of just Christ Martin and Piano. I've never experienced such a nostalgic feeling from a song at a show, during the song everything from my first kiss to my first love flooded through my mind; and all i could think is how much I wanted a recording of it. to my pleasure, it was one of a nine track cd they gave to everyone later that night. (coldplay once again proved to be one of the smartest bands out there in the mainstream market. they realize record sales are down, what do they do? give 15,000 people , who just experienced an amazing show, after the steep ticket price, a FREE live full length album = loyal fans, who will tell everyone they know. genious.)

"Viva la vida" and "yellow" were also some of the main highlights of the evening, the energy from the stage streamed right into the crowd, as everyone sang a long to every word, and chant.

This was the first show in a long time, where the crowd sang a long to every word. You don't see this anymore in the States. For the first time in a while, i forgot about everything, and was completely emerged in something amazing for 2 hours. The expensive ticket price was well worth, and I highly reccomend everyone to see Coldplay at least once in your lifetime.

One Amazing Run

I've learned a lot this year, and have much to be thankful for. One amazing journey that has come to an end for me is: Western Front. For everyone who supported us at one of our shows, or picked up a copy of our killer ep, THANK YOU! Your support and encouragement our passion meant the world to us.

Currently, I am watching a recorded Coldplay concert thinking about the dreams I had for this band to take over the world of music, much like coldplay. Playing sold-out amphitheaters, selling millions of records, and giving the world something they have never heard before. I wanted the best for WesternFront, and each one of the guys involved. However, my priorities and vision has changed over the past couple months. After much thought and prayer, I have decided to pursue a solo path in music. I wish all the guys the best, and hold nothing against anyone. Each one of the guys have all the heart and passion in the world to accomplish their dreams and I know they will. To the guys: thank you for being patient with me, the long drives, the money spent, the hot practices in Michaels garage, the huge amounts of time and energy you all put in, I know each one of you made huge sacrifices for this band. Even though it was a short lived run, I look back on everything we experienced together and feel very thankful.

As for my direction; several doors, and opportunities have opened up for me and I have never been more excited about music in my life. Everynight I feel like a kid going to disneyland the next day and have a hard time falling asleep recently. I'm hitting the studio with some of my closest friends this month, and I couldn't be more blessed by them and their support. I'm gratefull for where I've been, but am more excited for where I'm headed.
album art concept? music makes me fly?

A first for everything

Everyone remembers their first kiss, first dance, first time driving, but i highly doubt i will remember my first blog ha. After months of reading the entertaining/inspiring blogs of jason mraz, today i decided to sign up for yet another online social networking site, another place to be distracted, another thing to feel obligated to login into everytime i get on a computer. (i hate computers)

Not quite sure where to start, but from reading others this will be a place for all my thoughts, and experiences. I continue to write a few lines about something, but continue to "backspace" everything i have written so far. I will figure this out, or maybe not. This summer has proven to a great start to yet, another chapter in my life, exciting opportunities, opening doors, and even closing ones. All my life ive wonderded if I'll ever figure everything out, life, love, music, etc.. recently I've realized I don't want to figure it out! everything is a constant evolving, journey, experience, song, and I never want to feel like I've arrived, figured it out, or know what lies infront of me. The unkown is exciting. I never want to predict where I'm going, only learn from where I've been.