Bloodshot Records Signs William Elliott Whitmore

Bloodshot Records is thrilled to announce the signing of William Elliott Whitmore. WEW will release his label debut later this year.

The label and artist - longtime mutual admirers - have been running in neighboring circles over the years, but it wasn't until recorded contributions from Whitmore for seven-inchand compilation releases that a professional relationship bloomed.

Whitmore said of the signing:
"I remember going to the record store and buying Neko Case, Sadies, and Whiskeytown 7-inches back in the late 1990s. I've been a fan of Bloodshot as a label for a long time, so when the opportunity came up to be on their 20th anniversary comp a few years ago, I jumped on it. Shortly after that they put out a split 7-inch with Esme Patterson and I, thus bringing my awareness and connection with the label full circle through the power of vinyl. Now I've joined their ranks officially, and I'm excited to see where this relationship takes us."

Stay tuned for an announcement about his first Bloodshot full-length and corresponding tour dates.

More about the artist:
A man armed only with a banjo and a bass drum can be a formidable force, especially if his name is William Elliott Whitmore. With his powerful voice and honest approach, Whitmore comes from the land, growing up on a family farm in Lee County, Iowa. Still living on the same farm today, Whitmore has truly taken the time to discover where his center lies, and from that he will not be moved.

Whitmore has repeatedly carved his own path, honoring the longstanding tradition of folk music throughout his nearly 20 year career, while always allowing his blues, soul and punk rock influences to shine through. Getting his first break opening for his friend's hardcore band with just a banjo in hand, he would discover bands like The Jesus Lizard, Bad Brains, Lungfish and Minutemen and soon learn to play his own brand of rural, roots music with that same DIY ethic.

William Elliott Whitmore has been back and forth across the United States and to cities around the world. He's toured with such diverse acts as Frank Turner, Trampled By Turtles, Clutch and Chris Cornell to name a few. He's appeared on some of the biggest stages around the world including Stagecoach Fest, Byron Bluesfest (Australia) and End of the Road Fest (UK). His willingness to take his show to any playing field has proved invaluable as he turned strangers to diehards with every performance.

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