Martin Hayes, Kevin Burke, Peter Knight, Chris Leslie, Ric Sanders, Joe Broughton, Ian Cutler, Kevin Dempsey, Dennis Cahill, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Johnny Winter, Lowell George, Joni Mitchell, Steven Stills, Pete Townsend, Billy Gibbons, AC/DC... and all the people I work with.
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"..Off the Rocks, one of the most interesting solo fiddle albums coming out of Britain in recent memory..."
Dirty Linen Magazine (US)
Since moving south from his native Durham in the North East of England, Tom Leary has worked extensively live and in the studio with many of the great names from the folk and rock scene.
He has worked with members of Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull, Humble Pie, The Electric Light Orchestra and the Albion Band appearing on many albums with these and many more.
Tom is a member of the legendary Feast of Fiddles' with Dave Mattacks (Fairport Convention, Mary Chapin Carpenter), Peter Knight (Steeleye Span). Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention) etc.
The last ten years have been spent playing live with Kevin Dempsey, Phil Bates (E.L.O), Little Johnny England (of which he was a founder member) and touring with Feast of Fiddles.
He has also recorded three ..solo albums. 'Calm Waters' (1997).Off the Rocks[ 2002] and White Moon[2006] and plays in Tanna' with Peter Knight (Steeleye Span) and Kevin Dempsey (Whippersnapper). Tom also plays regularly with the well known Oxfordshire Ceildh Band 'The Hookey Band'. For CDs and gigs in your area email Tom: tom.leary@hotmail.co.uk " - www.feastoffiddles.com
New projects in 2009 include new band Zeus featuring Dave Lambert [Strawbs[ Graeme Taylor[Gryphon.John Tams Band,Rolf Harris Band,Home Service etc] and Jon Davie [Gryphon,Home Service ,John Williams etc. Also new Duo with P.J.Wright [Steve Gibbons Band.Dylan Project ,Dave Pegg etc]and new recording project with Gary Blakely [Feast of Fiddles]
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
How's it going? There is a free track available for you at the moment on our myspace page. Just click the FREE DOWNLOAD box at the top of the page and enter a valid email to download the tune. How cool is that!
Have a great week and thank you very much for being electronically connected to us as friends and fans.
Hi Tom, hope you are well. We both wanted to say a huge thanks for your beautiful playing on monday. Looking forward to catching up with you soon, in the next few weeks.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Hi Tom, just going through a few of the shots from Cropredy, though I would send you this one, hope you like and see you hopefully before the Brook date.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Please join us for our DEBUT GIG on 12th June at The Cross, Moseley, Birmingham. From 8pm. Only £6 on the door with support from Jack McNeill and Charlie Heys.
Hey Tom, it was great to meet you the other day- and the 'jam' was amazing-thank you so much! Hoping to get to one of your performances in the near future....
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