White Rabbits come to NYC via the arid plains of the Mid West. Although they have been in The City for just
over a year they have, in that sort interval, managed to catch the attention of Say Hey Records and producer
Chris Zane (Calla, Asobi Seksu, Les Savy Fav) with their stellar songwriting ability and instrumental aplomb.
Lead by dual vocalists, Greg Roberts (Guitar / Vox) and Steve Patterson (Piano / Vox), the 6 piece is rounded
out by Alex Even (Guitar / Vox), Adam Russell (Bass), Matt “The Duck” Clark (Drums) and Jamie Levinson
(Percussion). With a certain joie de vive, playfulness and charm White Rabbits thematically evoke the more
decadent and bygone era of days spent on the green, old cinemas “Tourist Trap”, tragic mothers “Navy
Wives”, and restrained, but no less awkward domestic disputes, with the first single, “The Plot”.
Added to their arsenal are 3 part vocal harmonies that texture the album throughout. White Rabbits even
showcase the occasional group chant, best exampled on Fort Nightly’s opening track “Kid On My Shoulders”
as it thunders to it's conclusion. White Rabbit’s penchant for more tropical excursions such as on “I Used to
Complain Now I Don’t”, featuring the horns of Beirut’s (Jon Natchez), are, at times, reminiscent of The
Specials or Madness.
The band also has a keen ear for the occasional cover song, and the old instrument switcheroo on stage.
Anyone who has had the chance to see White Rabbits live will be able to attest first hand to the joy and
effervescence that they exude on stage. True camaraderie in fact. Their sets have gained the band a large
and growing audience and led them to share bills with Peter Bjorn & John, The Walkmen, Richard Swift
and others. A full tour is planned for the late spring as well.
White Rabbits have succeeded in realizing a tremendously vibrant and creative debut record with Fort
Nightly. They communicate joy without being cloying or saccharine sweet, and the listeners could easily
find themselves clapping along to any one of the darker moments. White Rabbits combine style and
panache, both musical and personal, for a thoroughly fresh and unexpected experience. This is certainly
