MAMMA MIA's Blake Whyte Releases 'More Like Myself' Album

Singer/performer Blake Whyte makes an auspicious debut with his invigorating album 'More Like Myself'. With a pop/soul sound that crackles with energy, Whyte evokes a range of artists, from George Michael to Jason Mraz to Maroon 5 to Elton John. The album will be feted with a CD release event at Alvin Ailey in New York City, on April 7th (details below).

Listen to streaming samples here: https://soundcloud.com/blake-whyte/sets/blake-whytedebut-album

'More Like Myself' was produced by Whyte and Jeffrey Lee Campbell (Sting,) and features Whyte on vocals/piano, as well as the backing of his terrific band: Paul Wyatt on Acoustic Guitar and Backup Vocals, Alex Wyatt on Drums, Curtis Stewart on Violin, Amanda Gookin on Cello and Benjamin Gallina on Electric Bass. The album will be available via iTunes and also via physical CD with 20- page booklet.

Whyte draws on diverse and meaningful inspirations for the new album, from his ascent of Mt. Kilimanjaro (the highlight track "Common Ground",) to his volunteer work at New York's Ronald McDonald house, to his love of nature, to life in New York City - his passion for performance is evident throughout the album, and he happens to be brimming with confidence, evident as he describes his sound as arguably a mix of "Donny Hathaway, Regina Spektor, Jim Croce, Jason Mraz, Gavin DeGraw, Ben Folds, Film Composer James Horner and Sir Elton John. I know that's an eclectic mix of genres, but that's how my music is...It's Soulful, Positive, Pop Music that GOES there..."

An accomplished actor/singer, Whyte has appeared in numerous productions, including "Wicked" on Broadway and currently "Mamma Mia!" He's admittedly at his most joyful when he's creating and performing and interacting with a live audience: "Y'all know I can't stop moving, still can't! Whether it's singin' a melody in my head or tappin' my fingers, music is pouring out of me all the time...My heaven is sharing it LIVE with an audience, I feel heard, more understood than words can express, I feel freedom, I feel peace. Music heals me, it inspires me..."

Teh concert release evnt will takeplace on Sunday, April 7TH at 7pm at Alvin Ailey (405 W. 55th at 9th Avenue). Tickets available at the door for $10 or for $20, entry includes copy of the physical CD. The first 100 in the door will get a free t-shirt.

Whyte will be accompanied by his band: Paul Wyatt, Alex Wyatt, Amanda Gookin, Curtis Stewart and Benjamin Gallina. Special guest artists include original choreography from Albert Guerzon (Ghost and Mamma Mia), and singer/songwriter Celisse Henderson (Wicked and Godspell).