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Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars
Rock / Blues / Southern Rock

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Member Since12/12/2006
Band Members

Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars
@ LiveWire Music Hall in Savannah, GA









Tommy Crain - Guitar/Vocals



Bob Rumer - Guitar/Lead Vocals



Towson Engsberg - Drums



Jack Hall - Bass/Vocals



Bob Jones - Keyboards/Lead Vocals









Influences

These are friends of ours, influences, or bands we like
(in no particular order):

The Charlie Daniels Band, The Allman Brothers Band, Billy Crain, John Lee Hooker, Eric Clapton, Little Feat, Ry Cooder, Otis Redding, Aquarium Rescue Unit, Oteil Burbridge, Roy Buchanan, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, Freddie King, Albert King, Jimmy Herring, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Loft, moe., Mother's Finest, Lucinda Williams, Blues Traveler, Old Union, Derek Trucks Band, Warren Haynes, Matt Abts, Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Goose Creek Symphony, Susan Tedeschi, The Subdudes, Tishamingo, Dickey Betts, Gregg Allman, Duane Allman, Berry Oakley, George McCorkle, Umphrey's McGee, "Dangerous" Dan Toler, Wet Willie, String Cheese Incident, Widespread Panic, The Band, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Robbie Robertson, Garth Hudson, James Brown, Sly Stone, Bonnie Raitt, Buddy Guy, John Hiatt, The Winters Brothers Band, Elvin Bishop, Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Col. Bruce Hampton, ZZ Top, Lowell George, Jeff Sipe, Jack Pearson, Jerry Garcia, The Grateful Dead, Phish, Trey Anastasio, Gov't Mule, The Meters, Michael Buffalo Smith, Taz Digregorio, Delaney and Bonnie, Bonnie Bramlett, Carlos Santana, Al Kooper, Michael Bloomfield, Muddy Waters, Johnny Winter, David Lindley, Sonny Landreth, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, Keith Richards, Chuck Berry, The Neville Brothers, Leslie West, John Fogerty, Dr. Hector & the Groove Injectors, John Mayall, Albert Collins, Robert Nighthawk, Ray Charles, Leon Russell, America, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Outlaws, Molly Hatchet, Rossington Colllins Band, Blackfoot, The Henry Paul Band, Dobie Gray, Dr. Hook, Dr. John, Ted Nugent, Grinderswitch, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Kim Wilson, Robert Randolph










Winters Brothers Summer Jam 2007 - Nolensville, TN
(l-r) "Wheaty" Wiedemeier, Bob Rumer, Dennis Winters,
Mike Causey, Darren Brothers, Tommy Crain



Backstage at the Winters Brothers Summer Jam - June 2007
(l-r) Kerry Creasy, Bob Rumer, Markus Rodriguez (Corazon),
Tommy Crain, Mike Causey (Stillwater),
Michael Buffalo Smith, Eddie Stone (Doc Holiday)









Bob Rumer talks with Tailgate The Nation about pork being an inspiration for his extra funky style of blues guitar playing and he highly recommends Fat Matt's "bad" ribs and sauce! - 9/29/09























Cody McCarver joined onstage by Tommy Crain
at Thunder on the Rock - Monteagle, TN









Bob Rumer on guitar and Jack Hall on bass at the BMW Bike Rally
in Hiawassee, Georgia - May 2009







Sounds LikeBuy our CD
Give It To Ya'
at CD Baby and
Hittin' the Note!




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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 19 2009 8:00P
Christmas @ The High Lonesome Saloon w/ Jimmy Hall & Friends (Private Party) - Crosstown Allstars Rome, Georgia
Dec 26 2009 9:00P
Big House Foundation Benefit w/Jimmy Hall @ The Five Spot - Crosstown Allstars Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 5 2010 7:30P
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack - Crosstown Allstars Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 9 2010 10:00P
Rivalry’s - Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars Macon, Georgia
Jan 12 2010 7:30P
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack - Crosstown Allstars Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 19 2010 7:30P
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack - Crosstown Allstars Atlanta, Georgia
Jan 26 2010 7:30P
Fat Matt’s Rib Shack - Crosstown Allstars Atlanta, Georgia
Mar 6 2010 10:00P
Rivalry’s - Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars Macon, Georgia
May 15 2010 9:00P
HOOPEE JAM - Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars Norristown, Georgia

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   About Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars

Tommy Crain, from Franklin, Tennessee, is best known for his 15+ years of work with the Charlie Daniels Band. A pioneer of Southern Rock, he wrote songs and performed on over 20 CDB albums, winning a Grammy for The Devil Went Down To Georgia. You will undoubtedly recognize his fiery guitar work and blue-hot slide playing!

Crain's newest musical venture incorporates heart-felt blues, funky rock, and R&B. In 2004 he hooked up with Atlanta-based blues band, The Crosstown Allstars, and the Southern rockin' blues were born! Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars features Crain on guitar, slide, and vocals, Bob Rumer on guitar, slide, and lead vocals, Jack Hall (a founding member of Wet Willie and the backbone of one of the funkiest rhythm sections in the Southern Rock genre) on bass and backup vocals, Bob Jones on keyboards and lead vocals, and Towson Engsberg on drums. The Crosstown Allstars continue to appear as a stand alone act around the Atlanta area.

The band's current cd is an original project titled Give It To Ya and is available through CD Baby and Hittin' the Note. Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars are currently at work on their second album.


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Tommy backstage circa 1979 (photo courtesy of Steve Caraway)




Tampa Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ballroom - Angelus 2006 Event
Charlie Daniels performs with Tommy Crain & the Crosstown Allstars





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Tommy and "The Boss" 1976 (photo courtesy of Steve Caraway)












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Carol & Carter

Carol & Carter



Dec 9 2009 10:11 AM


HAPPY HOLIDAYS to Tommy Crain
& the Crosstown Allstars!


ADAM BIT THE APPLE

ADAM BIT THE APPLE



Dec 1 2009 10:33 PM

Great sound !
Salutations from France !
The Adams
School Days - Pork Barrel Quartet -

School Days - Pork Barrel Quartet -



Nov 29 2009 12:48 AM

Can't thank you enough for all of the lead guitar inspiration. Have enjoyed everything from Lonesome Boy From Dixie to Funky Junky and beyond. Your lead guitar playing is almost like the "Cool Electric Lead Guitar Player Roadmap"....you play with facility, soul and passion. God Bless your family.
Geezer Cabinets

Geezer Cabinets



Nov 28 2009 12:05 PM

Just stoppin' by to say hello and make my ears happy!
hope all is well,
geezer
Donnie Winters

Donnie Winters



Nov 28 2009 12:05 PM

Thank You So MUch...I hope your  turkey day was wonderful...I hope to see you soon!
Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]

Leo Matthew Chamberlain [Guitar/Piano/Organ]



Nov 26 2009 11:32 PM

I am so very honored to be your friend.  It made my Thanksgiving to see you accepted my friend invite.  I have been a fan for many years.  I was also happy to see Taz accept my invite.  I told him my Dad played like he did and at gigs people used to think Dad was Taz.  You all are such incredible musicians.  Thanks for a lifetime of inspiration!   Leo
Jeffrey

Jeffrey Allen



Nov 26 2009 10:54 PM

Bob,
 Hope all are doing well , Happy Thanksgiving to to you and the band!!

Peace,
Jeffrey
 

 
terry

terry



Nov 26 2009 10:54 PM

Happy Thanks giving Tommy! Cya this w/e
THE COUPE (Barry Choate - Dale Portman)

Barry Choate



Nov 26 2009 10:54 PM

Hi guys, We're workin on getting Ya'll back at The Coupe.Keep on doin just what you do. Have a great Thanksgiving. We're having a Jam session on Dec.12th.Come by if you have a minute.
J-Rock And Patty The Radio Girl

J-Rock And Patty The Radio Girl



Nov 26 2009 4:20 PM


 
Hey Tommy ~ Wishing you, your band, and family a rockin Thanksgiving..we're grateful for you who keeps on making the music for us to enjoy!! Lookin forward to your return to Lakeland, Fl!! Peace, Patty & J-Rock
Muscogee Slim & The Old South

Muscogee Slim & The Old South



Nov 26 2009 4:19 PM

Happy Thanksgiving to Bob,  Carol, and our Crosstown friends! Such good friends are truly a blessing!
"Uncle Mark" the sober "Drunken Unc

mark williams



Nov 26 2009 12:56 PM

Happy Thanksgiving.................
Carol & Carter

Carol & Carter



Nov 25 2009 2:05 AM



S-man Band

S-man Band



Nov 25 2009 1:46 AM

Your songs are great! Thank you so much for the add. -S-
Bluez & Twos

Bernie Dollery



Nov 24 2009 11:21 AM

Hi Tommy. Thanks for the add. Bernie @
future radio 96.9fm





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StoneTree Custom Guitars

StoneTree Custom Guitars



Nov 24 2009 4:50 AM

Hey Mr. Tommy...

Thanks for your Friendship & Support..
Rock On,
: StoneTree Custom Guitars Team :
Jeffrey Whitman (Now on iTunes)

Jeffrey Whitman  (Now on iTunes)



Nov 24 2009 1:43 AM

Hey Tommy !

Just stopping by 
to show some respect !

I hope You and Yours have 
"Happy Thanksgiving " !

jw
The Chris Hicks Band

Chris Hicks



Nov 22 2009 9:36 PM

Thanks for the add and the friendship.

Keeping it real.

Chris Hicks and The Chris Hicks Band
Fast Fred

Fast Fred Cole



Nov 21 2009 10:08 PM

TO SOME OF MY BEST FRIEND'S Photobucket
Jerry

Jerry



Nov 15 2009 8:12 PM

Thanks so much for the add, and what you do for the music!! I have an Internet Station, primarily for blues and Indie artists. Let me know if you would like to get on the play list. Take care, and have a great weekend.



KNOW BS

KNOW BS



Nov 13 2009 6:12 AM

hey there U 'al ROCK!
THANK you for the Friendship~

ROCK oN!
KNOW BS
PLEASE Check us out!
myspace.com/knowbsrocks
Carol & Carter

Carol & Carter



Nov 6 2009 10:57 PM



Joe Pitts Band

Joe Pitts Band



Nov 5 2009 6:01 AM

We're definately coming to the after party on Sat night in Macon.  Looking forward to seeing you all again..  JP
Donna Hall

Donna Hall



Nov 1 2009 5:06 PM

Y'all ROCKED the Fair here in Mobile!!!  Awesome to see n hear you again....

Keep on Smilin' and take care of my brother!!!!!!
John Anthony

John Anthony



Oct 30 2009 2:43 PM

Tommy;
Thanks for the kind words. It was great to see and hear you
too! Your still rockin'& rollin'. Hope we get to play on another show
together soon.  PEACE, JDA
 


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