Richard ‘White Boy’ White relies on traditional blues as his leaping point, but he’s not shy about flipping convention on its head. On this occasion, he combines the roughness of his voice and the rawness of his sound with the delicacy of the harp and the sweetness of Noémie Delavennat’s singing.
Richard ‘White Boy’ White is an American blues guitarist, singer and songwriter delivering a unique blend of Piedmont finger style, Delta, Memphis and swing to audiences all over the world.
From his humble beginnings in the coffee houses of his hometown Philadelphia, he made his way to Europe to tour through Norway and Holland before returning to the states to study with the master of the eight-string classical guitar, David Harris. Over the years he has shared stages and licks with many world-class musicians, and credits his mentor David Harris with helping to shape his take on the world.
The road eventually brought him to New Orleans, a period which had a profound influence on his style and outlook. From which, he slowly brewed a twisted concoction of deep southern blues, swing, ragtime and Piedmont sprinkled with a touch of social commentary and satire. This can be witnessed directly across numerous international stages through his uniquely deep singing voice backed by his haunting guitar playing.
In much the same way as did blues legend Robert Belfour, White Boy began his recording career later in life, releasing an album with Pig Fat titled “Shadow of the Night” in November 2013 along with Jr. Blues Charley and Little Victor. His long-awaited follow up album, “Till I Find My Dying Bed”, released in 2016, was well received by many prominent international blues blogs and magazines. In the Summer of 2024, he presented his latest work, “Undivided Intention”. This album was released as a book which includes 13 new songs, 10 of which are original.
Besides travelling the world with guitar in tow, Richard is an acclaimed visual artist and sculptor with many international exhibitions to his credit, his works much lauded by critics, art lovers and his peers. He founded the Tarragona Blues Festival in 2010, which ran for 5 years, showcasing international as well as emerging blues artists. ‘White Boy’ White continues showcasing musical acts together with his brother J.J. in their underground venue known as Studio 23.
Noémie Delavennat is a singer, musician, actress, and dancer. After obtaining a degree in performing arts specializing in musical theater from the Nadia and Lili Boulanger Conservatory in Paris, she has performed in various musical theater and operetta productions both in and outside the French capital.
Now, based in Tarragona since 2014, she is part of several groups, performing with Norman Pena, Xavi de la Salud, Paco en la Luna, Samuel el Tarraco, and the brothers J.J. and Richard White.
In the realm of musical and physical theater, she has created “Tu misma” (Yourself), a physical theater piece presented at the Avignon Festival as street theater; “Inmoviles” (Immobile), directed by Alex Manriquez and presented at the Magatzem Theater in Tarragona, and “¡Toma tu ofrenda muertita!” (Take Your Little Dead Offering!) with Mexican actress and dancer Jandira Adriana.
Richard ‘White Boy’ White (Guitar & Vocals)
Noémie Delavennat (Harp & Vocals)