Dance for Rain

It seems appropriate that the new album is titled 'Dance For Rain' and is, in many ways, about letting go, moving on, taking risks, and finding hope where there seems to be none. 'A lot of what was going on in my life during those years was about letting go of things in my life that I thought would last, the pain of those things dying when I didn't want to lose them, and finding a way to survive, to come back to life.' There are six new original songs brilliantly produced with a full band, and one beautiful cover song recorded solo acoustic and live in the studio. The shorter song list and simpler packaging are being combined to make music more affordable and environmentally responsible, important issues close to White's heart. Reviews: 'Elizabeth has a knack for cutting through all the facades and pretences to say things in ways we've all felt before. From the inspiring instrumental arrangements to her own sweet voice and the unpretentious lyrics, all seven tunes are pretty straightforward and leave few, if any, questions. Perhaps the best tune on the CD is 'Two Feet Away.' This is one of those really simply written tunes that stop you dead in your tracks. It's a love song with a beautiful melody, vocals, and instrumentation to make you melt.' (Indie-Music.com) I've always been drawn to the artist who is all about "DYI;" translation: "Do It Yourself." If you write your own music and lyrics, with the added bonus of creating your own music label, I want to hear you. And so I came across Elizabeth on an e-mail mailing list and she sent me her music. I was immediately impressed and was reminded of many of the female musicians who I have come to love throughout the years, who like White, create within themselves and put their music out there and in the process gain legions of fans through their tireless self-promotion. I'm reminded mostly of the earlier days of the Indigo Girls' career, when with only their guitars and voices, introduced themselves to the music world quietly; yet for those fans who did know them it was considered their own little secret. With the expression of herself lyrically - which I can only tell you is personal and downright beautiful - White is one of those stunningly gifted musicians who do their thing timidly all the while creating quite a following. Elizabeth White has her own story of struggle and love to tell and she tells it stunningly. (FACE Magazine) 'White's 2003 release is a maturation in every way, garnering masterful orchestration and the genius of Jack Saunders and Rick Richards. From the opening cut you're comfortable, and the inviting nature of the disc let's you listen for a long time without getting 'listener fatigue'. Hear for yourself the passion and emotion in Elizabeth White's music.' (MyTexasMusic.com)