ION INDIE MAGAZINE December 2016, Volume 31 | Page 62

ION Indie Magazine’s ReverbNation Artist of the Month

Music by MORNING FATTY “Islander”
Photo credit: Jordan Spencer

Story by JB Bridges
MORNING FATTY, an ever-evolving punk/ska turned reggae-funk band, has transformed their sound yet again. The group
combines individual musical prowess to create a strong collective chemistry. Based out of Gainesville, Florida, Morning Fatty
continues to evolve and transform their sound since coming together in 2004. The group’s original dynamic shifted incredibly
with the addition of experienced drummer TIM MULBERRY. The new sound can only be described as Funk-Rock-Electro-Dub,
or simply “FRED”. By melding electronic bass drops, dueling guitar licks, heavy rock melodies and a fat reggae groove,
Morning Fatty discovered a distinctive sound that pays homage to each member’s unique style. Here is a more in depth look
at the members that make up the Morning Fatty sound…they include:
ANDREW WHITE (Guitar/Lead Vocals/Keys): Born in Boynton Beach, FL, Andrew White came from a family of talented
musicians. He picked up many instruments, but settled on guitar at age 8. Starting with bluegrass and folk music, Drew soon
discovered The Beatles and learned all of their songs. Drew went on to study music at Santaluces High School, where he joined
up with JOHN POP. In high school, Drew became obsessed with jazz and funk music. This led him to study Jazz Guitar
Performance at Palm Beach State College for several years. Soon after, Drew moved to Gainesville and re-joined Morning
Fatty. His influences include The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, John Scofield, Tower of Power, George Clinton and
Parliament Funkadelic, Oscar Peterson, Joe Pass, Snarky Puppy, Incubus, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix,
Stevie Ray Vaughan, Kim Burrell, Paul Gilbert, Bela Fleck, Tony Rice, Sam Bush, Mark O Connor--and many more. His gear
includes a 2012 Fender Strat and Blackstar HD 100 amp.