Effron White - HALL OF FAME Artist NW Arkansas Music Awards (NAMA): Calendar

Wednesday, May 21st, 2008

U. S. Pizza

One of Effron's favorite warm-weather haunts. Come join us for a little EFFRON-ization and some great pizza!

Friday, May 23rd, 2008

PRIVATE PARTY!!!

Monday, May 26th, 2008

Basin Park

Effron plays a special 1-hour set in Eureka Springs, AR's famous Basin Park. Many other great artists, too, throughout the day.

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

SpeakEasy

This is a benefit show for Zach Rongers.


Zach’s journey
This journey began for Zach in 2002 at the age of 23 when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. After learning of his diagnosis, he tried to beat the disease using chemotherapy, radiation, and other complementary and alternative treatment methods. With very little support and no insurance, he finished treatment in April of 2003 and was declared to be in remission from the disease. It was a hard road for him, but things looked positive because in most cases, this type of cancer is very treatable and the cure rate is over 90%!
The next 2 years of Zach’s life were as normal as can be after going through multiple treatments. He met a girl named Erin who was also a survivor of the same disease. She had the same treatment in 1997 at the age of 17 and they would talk about their "common bond" and support each other. Eventually, they fell in love and decided they wanted to spend the rest of their lives together. They were engaged in May of 2004 and set the date to be married for July, 2005.
In February of 2005, Zach found out that his disease was back. He had been having some of the classic Hodgkin’s symptoms such as itching and coughing and a PET scan confirmed that his disease had in fact come back. They decided it would be best to postpone the wedding until Zach was in remission again.
Over the next 10 months, he underwent more chemotherapy and had an autologous stem cell transplant at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on December 14, 2005. The process was grueling and recovery was long and difficult. The hope was that this was finally all behind him and he could move on, get married, and enjoy life to its fullest.
Zach and Erin were married on March 11, 2006 and celebrated their honeymoon in Holland and Belgium. Life progressed beautifully over the next few months with Zach and Erin enjoying a cancer-free life and a life that was almost normal!
October 2007, they once again learned that Zach's disease was back for the third time. Though the chances for a cure diminish with every relapse, they are not giving up the fight to find a cure for Zach. He participated in a clinical trial at MD Anderson the fall and winter of 2007 and experienced success with this experimental drug for a few months, but once again, his disease started to grow. He then went through a few low-dose chemotherapy regimens to try and maintain the disease, but once again, his disease progressed.
He is currently undergoing more chemotherapy in preparation for an umbilical cord blood stem cell transplant at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston during the summer of 2008. This is a relatively new procedure that offers a chance for long-term CURE.
The transplant procedure will be physically grueling and emotionally tough, and will require Zach to live in the Houston metropolitan area with a caregiver for 100 days after transplant. He will be away from home for a minimum of 4 months. During that time,

Erin will want to be by his side as much as work, time, and money allows. They will be faced with paying a mortgage and utilities in Fayetteville and renting an apartment in Houston. They will also have prescriptions, medical bills and the cost travel to and from Houston. When Erin is away from work caring for Zach, she will be taking an unpaid leave from her job as the Public Affairs Coordinator at the Donald W. Reynolds Boys & Girls Club of Fayetteville. With neither of them bringing in an income when they are down in Houston, things will be extremely difficult.
We are asking for any financial assistance you would be able to contribute. We want Zach and Erin get through this trying time in their lives without the constant financial worries they have faced in the past. We want to help provide them an opportunity to simply focus on battling and healing his cancer with his wife by his side for support.
Thank you for your considerations! All donations will be graciously accepted!
For more information on Zach and to follow his progress please visit the following link. This website was created to keep Zach and Erin’s friends and family up to date on his journey.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/zachrongers
The Zach Rongers Medical Fund has been established. Donations can be made by:
By visiting: any First Federal Bank branch
By Mail: First Federal Bank, 191 W. Main St., PO Box 660, Farmington, AR 72730
By Phone: 479-267-4600
By E-mail: mbarnes@ffbh.com

Saturday, May 31st, 2008

Foghorn's #1 (The Original)

Great Outdoor Patio! 50 Flavors of Wings! Come Fly with EFFRON!

Wednesday, June 4th, 2008

Smiling Jack's

Jack's serves Fresh Foods, natural and local...with a smile! Great outdoor patio!

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008

Landry's New Orleans Cafe

Great cajun seafood spiced up with EFFRON!

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

Foghorn's #2 (Newest Location)

Great Outdoor Patio! 50 Flavors of Wings! Come Fly with EFFRON!

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

Basin Park

Effron plays a special 1-hour set in Eureka Springs, AR's famous Basin Park. Many other great artists, too, throughout the day.

Sunday, June 15th, 2008

New Delhi Cafe

Yes, Effron's running a tight schedule today! First he plays at Eureka's Basin Park Bandshell from 2-3 PM, then it's off to New Dehli Cafe from 3-6 PM! Whew! Get EFFRON-ized at the park, then enjoy food, drink, and Effron in the New Delhi outdoor garden.

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008

U. S. Pizza

It's getting time for cold beer, pizza, and Effron on the U.S. Pizza patio!

Saturday, June 21st, 2008

Smiling Jack's

Susan Shore will be joining me, and maybe she'll play some solo, too!

Jack's serves Fresh Foods, natural and local...with a smile! Great outdoor patio!

Thursday, June 26th, 2008

Smiling Jack's

Jack's serves Fresh Foods, natural and local...with a smile! Great outdoor patio!

Friday, June 27th, 2008

Foghorn's #1 (The Original)

Great Outdoor Patio! 50 Flavors of Wings! Come Fly with EFFRON!

Saturday, June 28th, 2008

PRIVATE PARTY!!!

Weren't you WARNED? These dates for private parties can easily slip right out from under you if you don't book NOW! So pick up your phone and punch in 479-200-1631 to book Effron!

Friday, July 4th, 2008

PRIVATE PARTY!!!

So, you did it again...You let another year pass without booking Effron early for the 4th of July...That is, unless you are the person who jumped on it and booked this PRIVATE PARTY. I bet you'll get on the ball next year! Anyway, have a HAPPY 4th, even without EFFRON-ization!

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

U. S. Pizza

Hot fun in the summertime on the patio at U.S.Pizza! Come join us!

Friday, July 11th, 2008

Private Event

Tuesday, July 15th, 2008

Copeland's

High Class New Orleans Cuisine and High Class EFFRON-ization!

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

Foghorn's #2 (Newest Location)

Great Outdoor Patio! 50 Flavors of Wings! Come Fly with EFFRON!

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

U. S. Pizza

Fun on the patio! Cold beer, great pizza, and Effron!

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

Foghorn's #1 (The Original)

Great Outdoor Patio! 50 Flavors of Wings! Come Fly with EFFRON!

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

Mount Sequoyah Retreat

The 2nd Annual Songwriters Retreat at Mt. Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas features Jack Williams, Kelly Mulhollan, Eric Folkerth, Charles gaby, Emily Kaitz, and Effron White, among others. Please check back later for details.

Friday, August 15th, 2008

Mount Sequoyah Retreat

The 2nd Annual Songwriters Retreat at Mt. Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas features Jack Williams, Kelly Mulhollan, Eric Folkerth, Charles gaby, Emily Kaitz, and Effron White, among others. Please check back later for details.

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Mount Sequoyah Retreat

The 2nd Annual Songwriters Retreat at Mt. Sequoyah, Fayetteville, Arkansas features Jack Williams, Kelly Mulhollan, Eric Folkerth, Charles gaby, Emily Kaitz, and Effron White, among others. Please check back later for details.

Thursday, August 21st, 2008

Scoot Inn

Saturday, August 23rd, 2008

House Concert

More details about this house concert later.

Sunday, August 24th, 2008

Blue Marble Java

Thursday, August 28th, 2008

Quack's Maplewood Bakery

This show is split between 3 acts of Effron's choice. So far, it's Effron himself and Phil and Alison (Likely Stories). More details soon.

Tuesday, September 2nd, 2008

Copeland's

High Class New Orleans Cuisine and High Class EFFRON-ization!

Saturday, September 13th, 2008

Mount Sequoyah Retreat Center

Effron and 10 other acts! Music all day! Featuring - besides Effron - Chase Missy, Shack, Alan and Kate Castleberry, Justin Brasher, Eddie Glenn, Reese Neal, Weekenders Band, Marshall Mitchell with Kirk Lanier, and Jori Costello with Angela Edge. For more details, call Ox Cart, Inc. 479-444-8692

Sunday, September 21st, 2008

Basin Park

Effron plays a special 1-hour set in Eureka Springs, AR's famous Basin Park. Many other great artists, too, throughout the day.

Wednesday, October 1st, 2008

U. S. Pizza

Could be hot, could be cold, but it's always great to know you can get EFFRON-ized inside or out at U.S. Pizza (depending on the weather!)

Sunday, October 12th, 2008

Basin Park

Effron plays a special 1-hour set in Eureka Springs, AR's famous Basin Park. Many other great artists, too, throughout the day.

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

Copeland's

High Class New Orleans Cuisine and High Class EFFRON-ization!