William Elliott Whitmore

Raw. Rooted. Unshakable.

Armed with a banjo, a bass drum, and one of the most commanding voices in Americana, William Elliott Whitmorebrings his fiercely original sound to the Caffè Lena stage. Hailing from the rich soil of his family farm in Lee County, Iowa—where he still lives today—Whitmore’s music is grounded, gritty, and deeply authentic.

Drawing from nearly two decades of performing, Whitmore’s style is steeped in the folk tradition, yet infused with the spirit of punk, blues, and soul. His early influences—from Bad Brains and Minutemen to rural gospel and field hollers—helped shape a sound that is both timeless and defiantly his own.

With just a banjo in hand and a kick drum at his feet, he’s shared stages with an eclectic range of artists, including Frank Turner, Trampled By Turtles, Clutch, and Chris Cornell, winning over audiences across the U.S. and beyond. Whether he’s headlining festivals like Stagecoach or playing a quiet room like Caffè Lena, Whitmore leaves nothing behind—offering music that speaks to the struggle, the joy, and the strength of the human spirit.

Come experience one of modern folk’s most powerful voices in an intimate setting that lets every lyric ring true.

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