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Tom Shad
Other / Experimental / Jazz

Hometown boy makes good



HOBOKEN, NEW JERSEY
United States

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Last Login:  7/5/2009
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Member Since4/6/2005
InfluencesOrnette Coleman,Beatles,My Bloody Valentine ,Parliament,Ligeti,Michael Manring,John Cage,Thelonious Monk
Sounds LikeOrnette Coleman,Teenage Fan Club, Punk,Jazz,improv
Type of LabelMajor


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   About Tom Shad
Tom Shad sings,composes,improvises, plays bass, fretless piccolo bass and guitar. He has appeared on many cd's including the Brilliant Coroners' Brilliant Corners,Dumptruck's For The Country and Otis Ball and the Chains I'm Gonna Love You 'till I Don't. Tom played Chapman Stick with Blue Man Group in New York City for seventeen years,fretless guitar in Mercurial Trio and Crisis ,and is a member of The Sperm Whale. Tom also freelances and teaches. The tunes included here represent a cross-section of Tom's recent output; from improv duo with Daniel Carter to twelve tone Ornette-style jazz to solo piccolo bass improvisations to his pop punk songs.

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Craig Reynolds





Jul 6 2009 8:37 PM

My debut single ROLLIN' IN THE HEY is currently #84 on the Music Row Breakout Chart and is poised to move into the top 75. Request it at your local radio station today. Also the CD is finally available. Visit my page or click on the album cover below to hear samples and buy it now! TAKE ADVANTAGE NOW FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY SPECIAL BY BUYING MORE THAN ONE COPY AND RECEIVING DISTRIBUTOR PRICING!!!



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Alberto Rigoni


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Jun 29 2009 11:27 AM

Hi!
FREE DOWNLOAD available for the bonus track of my debut solo album "Something Different" (released by Lion Music in 2008). The track's called "Glory Of Life - Bass only version".
Enjoy!

Alberto


Dakota





Jun 11 2009 12:56 AM

Thanks for the add!
I really dig your tunes.
Please take the time to listen to my music.
 
You can also find me at:
 
The Doctor Is In – www.myspace.com/craigandkody
 
Colourful Approach – www.myspace.com/colourfulapproach
Jerry Kops





May 20 2009 7:13 PM

It's been waaaaaaay too long!

Heard yer comin back to do some shows! FUCKIN ROCK ON!!!!! We need to get some Belgian soon! I's thirsty!
Piccolodean





Feb 26 2009 6:59 PM

Hey Tom
Maritri is the bomb! And piccolo bass rules!
Joe Giardullo





Jan 30 2009 10:18 PM

sCHOEnBERG AT THE ok cORRAL!
Yeah!
Play on.
Excelsior!!
André Poveda





Jan 6 2009 11:23 AM

Thanks for visit my Myspace page!!!

Welcome to my little world my new friend, I loved
your presence in my page and in my friends list.



Please, come back Myspace Page always that you
can, and visit the Official Web Site, you'll can listen others songs.

It's Free!!!



Send any comment about what you listen, and don't forget, all support is
welcome.



Cheers from Brazil,
André


www. andrepoveda. com..

mr. meeble





Dec 27 2008 7:10 PM

i hope you have an amazing 2009!

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Dec 24 2008 3:54 AM

Hi Tom,
Connect Your Career and Business in the NEW Bass Musician Magazine Community!
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I hope to see you there.
Best...
Raul
Me want hurt you





Nov 26 2008 11:44 PM

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Happy Thanksgiving!
Frédéric Paul Lallet





Oct 23 2008 10:07 AM

My dear Friend,

Cheers,
FPLallet
Ms. Hades





Oct 22 2008 12:23 AM

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Now help me dispose of this thing
Me want hurt you





Oct 20 2008 1:16 AM

Just stopping by to say hi
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Hi
TOMEK





Oct 16 2008 5:02 PM

Peter Knoll





Aug 26 2008 1:01 PM

Hey Tom,
Nice meeting last night and I enjoyed your gig!
Would be great to play sometime.
All best,
Peter
JVonD





Aug 11 2008 6:01 AM

What up Tom. I hope your doing good man. Heading to the Expo this year? I'm not gonna make it. Hey you want to do some Sperm Whale jamming with us?

Willem Niehorster





Jul 8 2008 4:34 PM

I do like crisis 63008!

I wonder how it will sound live in NY!!

cheers mate
Willem
KORMAN





Jun 25 2008 1:43 AM

Hey, thanks for your support in the past!

My song “Carefree Life” made it to #1 this week and may be in the Top 10 Unsigned Artist Countdown this Friday!


Here’s the site:

http://www. westsidewill. com/artistdirectory/artistinfo. php?id=733

The Fan Voting Results are at the bottom right. Voting is only once per day.

I appreciate your support.

Thanks!!!

Mike Korman
www. myspace. com/kormanmusic
Ernesto Ferro





Jun 9 2008 6:41 PM

Thank you Tom,
Nice to have you here
Have a great day

Ernesto
Children In Adult Jails





May 30 2008 11:36 PM

sign up for www. lincolncenter. org/wordlessmusic

100 guitars (and bassists!)
KORMAN





May 28 2008 2:31 AM

Here’s the latest link to my song “Carefree Life” for the daily radio showcase vote:
http://www. westsidewill. com/artistdirectory/artistinfo. php?id=733
Thanks for your support!!!
bi.bass





May 19 2008 4:11 PM

bonjour Tom,merci pour l'amitié
good music
bye jean claude
Marla Worley





May 8 2008 12:57 PM

Thanks! Remember to always keep the music flowing my friend...

Always,

Marla Worley
Frédéric Paul Lallet





May 6 2008 7:41 AM

Tom

Great playing!!!
Cheers from France
Frédéric
Trip Wamsley





Mar 31 2008 11:10 PM

Say silly man! Enjoyed the BS this weekend.
More to come and nice meeting thee!
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