Sean Whiting: Time and Space
When it comes to music being made by Kentuckians, most think of bluegrass or country. But even though Sean Whiting was raised along the Country Music Highway (Route 23), he is turning that narrative on its head. With bold vocals backed by a bluesy and hard-driving rock sound, Sean Whiting and the Big Badness are making a name for themselves all over the Appalachian region and beyond. Immense guitar tones and powerful drums compliment Whiting’s strong and smooth vocals. Their sound draws influence from mid-late 20th century classic rock combined with a little swampy soul and blues. The combination makes for an electric stage presence and captivating live show.
“Time and Space” goes right into a heavy guitar riff and steady drum beat before Whiting comes in with contemplative lyrics,
Sometimes at night / I look at the stars / Get drunk on the Moon and high on Mars / Looking for clues wherever I can / I try to make sense of what I don’t understand / The state of the world weighs heavy on my soul / Well, I ain’t gonna worry about what I can’t control / Everything that lives needs time and space / So give me plenty of room and steady beat / Taking it day by day / Until I figure out a better way
The track drives on with a tight guitar solo, percussion break down, and then builds back up to finish strong on an instrumental closure. The track is a five and half minute journey that never lets you down. The single released on all streaming platforms March 4th with a music video also available on Youtube.
Time and Space was written by Sean Whiting. Recorded at Fat Cave Studios in Hazard and Jackson, KY in June of 2021. It was engineered, mixed, and mastered by Sam Rogers at Fat Cave Studios. The track was produced by Sean Whiting and Sam Rogers. It has been released jointly with Fat Cave Studios and Sean Whiting under the newly founded Fat Cave Records. Single artwork by Jimbo Valentine at Amalgam Unlimited. Recording credits on “Time and Space” go to Sean Whiting (vocals, rhythm guitar), Austin Lewis (lead slide guitar and rhythm guitar), Trevor Litteral (bass), and Clarke Sexton (drums).
Sean Whiting & his touring band, The Big Badness, comprised of Austin Lewis on guitar, Trevor Litteral on bass and Sam Rogers on drums, are slated for various festivals and shows throughout the Kentucky region. Check out their website and follow their social media for updates on where to catch a live performance.
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