Graham Whorley is a musician known for his soulful mastery of music and looping technology.
Graham was born on the East Coast of America. where from a child he soaked up the regions gospel, country, funk, jazz, folk, rock, Go go, and hip hop, music he heard there and mixed it with his classical music training influences (Suzuki Method) to create his own musical sound. His following has grown organically from local, regional, national, and now worldwide.
An international audience was exposed to the virtuosity of Graham Whorley, via his TEDTalk and performing live. Graham has released 8 Albums and countless singles over his 30 year professional music career. www.grahamwhorley.com.
If yo“u follow the music scene, then it is almost impossible not to
have heard of Graham Whorley at some point. The Virginia transplant
performs more than 300 shows a year, either with a band or as a solo
acoustic artist, and his guitar virtuosity is well-known outside
the confines of the Lowcountry.” ~ The Post & Courier
“A master with a loop pedal, he's able to blend percussive acoustic
rhythms with building, exploratory leads, creating a fusion that's
difficult to sit still to.” ~ The Charleston City Paper
“Whorley creates an impressive range of string, percussion, and vocal
effects. His layering guitar and vocal parts
sound like a full band at work.” ~ Metronome’s, T. Ballard Lesemann
“Whorley seems to effortlessly connect with his listeners and leaves a
deep and lasting impression, leaving fans waiting for more. Wherever
he goes, he has a following.” ~ The Georgetown Times.
"One of Charleston finest musicians","The Loop King"~ Charleston Pour House
Nominated for a Global Music Award "World Wrapped in Chain"
PRESS RELEASE: WORLD WRAPPED IN CHAIN
For two and a half years, Graham diligently worked on "World Wrapped in Chain" a social restoration project which kicks off with a musical album. Graham was actively touring in the U.S. and preparing for a tour in the UK when the pandemic hit, causing his US tour dates to be canceled, and foreshadowing the cancellation of his UK tour, which inevitably was canceled twice. So, he retreated into the studio to create. And create he did! When he emerged from months on end in the studio writing thought-provoking lyrics, and creating amazing beats, the result was 15 refreshing, riveting conscious-minded "anthems". Each track portrays its own perspective of current events from the Pandemic, to Black Lives Matter protests against police brutality and injustices, to other societal systemic issues plaguing the world we live in today. WORLD WRAPPED IN CHAIN offers an up close view into cultural issues through its conscious-minded theme. Mixing Jazz, Rock, Funk, Hip Hop, Blues, Americana, Reggae, and just about every other genre you can think of. It's sure to be a classic for your collection. Graham wrote, performed, recorded, mixed, and played all instruments on the album, excluding the title track, "World Wrapped in Chain" which features Karl Anderson on drums. The album also includes the controversial D.C. rap artist, 5th Ward Butta, who is featured on the track "Pacemaker Peacemaker". The World Wrapped in Chain Social Restoration Project will also include a documentary, highlighting the making of the album during the Pandemic and beyond. Pre-sale available September 9th 2022. Official release is September 30th and will be available on all music platforms, including but not limited to: Spotify, YouTube, Thanks to everyone who supports the music and arts!
