I was curious if anyone out there knows anything about a Cleveland/Nashville performer by the name of Jason White? I saw him last night with a band he called the Subterraneans and found a short snippet on the web about a couple of former bands, the Janglers and the Dying Breed. Evidently, at one time or another, he had a deal with MCA's Velvet Records. Anyway, I could be a critic and complain about his raspy voice and the raggedness of the band, but I thought the songwriting (presumably White's) was exemplary: strong narratives, great imagery, good, economical language, fun hooks and melodies. I was very impressed as were some other folks I talked to. Just wondering if anyone out there had the scoop on this guy. BTW, White was an opener for Fred Eaglesmith, who played a strong set with Willie P, Washboard Hank, and a bass player whose name I forget. I've seen Fred in much better form than last night -- the energy of his show last night was a little strange, perhaps due to all the friends and family of the Subterraneans hanging out and talking (loudly) in a surprisingly unpacked room. But it was still vintage Fred, cracking jokes after a string break, and flooring the room with 'Alcohol & Pills.' Bob
