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About Me

Nora Whittaker's music relates authentic experiences and each of her original songs speaks to the human condition. Noras sound is best described as blue eyed soul, blending the influences of blues, jazz, soul, and R&B. Since 2002, Nora has performed throughout the country including Pennsylvania, New York (NYC), Massachusetts, Illinois (Chicago), Texas (Austin) and California. Venues include edgy hotspots like The Bitter End (NYC), The Grape Street (PA), The Tin Angel (PA), Triumph Brewing Co. (NJ/PA), EP Koberl at Blue (CA), and The Bitter End (TX). Nora has also frequented all-ages listening rooms like Steel City Coffeehouse (PA), The Point (PA), and Club Passim (MA), as well as outdoor venues like Avila Beach Fish & Farmers Market (CA) and Peddlers Village (PA). Drummer Dan Quill and Bassist Ben Cleal joined Nora in 2003 to form The Nora Whittaker Band. The trio artfully blends their onstage chemistry and musicianship for entertaining full band shows.

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Member Since: 11/22/2005
Band Website: norawhittaker.com
Band Members: Nora Whittaker (Vocals and keys)...Full band shows feature Dan Quill (drums) and Ben Cleal (bass) Nora is also a member of the hip hop band, The Hustle (www.myspace.com/thehustleband for more info).
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Bill Withers, Diana Krall, Otis Redding, Al Green, John Legend, Eva Cassidy, Kurt Weill, Caryl Churchill (playwright), Chuck Palahniuk (author), Traffic....
Sounds Like: "Funky and fresh, The Philadelphia-based Nora Whittaker Band fuses soul, pop, and jazz with a twist. Led by Nora's brassy vocals, and complimented by Ben Cleal's resonant bass and Dan Quill's innovative drums, The Band ranges from thoughtful, wailing ballads to cosmic, driving tunes."-Kate Brennan, freelance writer
Record Label: None
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Bat Boy TICKET SPECIAL!

If you're planning on catching Nora in Bat Boy the musical at Haddonfield Plays and Players - they're running a special for Thursday and Friday, May 1st and 2nd: Half-priced tickets!! Also, seat...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:12:00 PST

BAT BOY tix on sale now

If you'd like to see me bounce around the stage like a ridiculous fool (and catch a talented ensemble cast as well) come out and see Bat Boy. I play a MALE hillbilly (WITH A MUSTACHE!) and ...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 05:49:00 PST

Nora’s in a musical!

Hello peeps. Just wanted to let everyone know that I'll be in Bat Boy: the musical at Haddonfield Plays and Players in May (2008)! It's not your typical musical and if you like e...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Wed, 13 Feb 2008 05:50:00 PST

SHOWS:

Looking for more Nora Whittaker Band performances? You can always check out bassist Ben Cleal playing in the Doylestown-based band, "Road". Nora also plays keys and sings with the hip hop ...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Tue, 30 Oct 2007 06:04:00 PST

Philadelphia Songwriters Project @ Havana

I will be hosting a bi-monthly singer-songwriter showcase at Havana in New Hope, PA. The evening is free, smoke free and features all the usual tasty fare and drinks that Havana reguarly of...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Sat, 03 Feb 2007 05:58:00 PST

BEN'S BIRTHDAY!!!

Hey everyone! It's Ben the bassist's birthday. And he's officially ONE MILLION YEARS OLD! Give him your good wishes when you see him.
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Sat, 04 Nov 2006 06:09:00 PST

Nora at Zoey's

Check out the pic of Nora at Zoey's Cafe in Ventura, CA. What an awesome venue! MySpace URL: http://www.myspace.com/zoeyscafeandloft ...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:56:00 PST

my birthday

So it's my birthday THIS Friday, the 29th. Just wanted to tell everyone because I feel sorry for myself when nobody wishes me a happy birthday! -Nora :)
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Thu, 28 Sep 2006 07:23:00 PST

California Musings

"Steak House" I smell the cow hide stretched taut behind me and the stuffed spoils of hunting expeditions lining the walls frozen in ferocity. The television is tuned to the game and the lights are ...
Posted by Nora Whittaker on Thu, 06 Jul 2006 07:25:00 PST