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Tom Bolton
Folk / Acoustic / Folk Rock

"I just happened to be there..."

Melbourne, Victoria
Australia

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   Tom Bolton: General Info
Member Since7/18/2006
Band Websitesensibletom.com
Band MembersTom Bolton: guitar and vocals
Richard Grace: double bass

InfluencesThe Seekers, REM, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Radiohead, The Mamas and the Papas, Howard Jones, Neil Young, Sinead O'Connor, The Moody Blues, David Sylvian, Happy Rhodes, YMO, Cat Stevens, Low... too many to mention
Record Labelnone
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 20 2008 7:00P
The Spot Brunswick, Victoria
Jul 27 2008 3:00P
Northcote Uniting Church Northcote, Victoria
Aug 19 2008 9:00P
The Esplanade Hotel St Kilda, Victoria
Sep 17 2008 9:00P
The Clifton Hill Hotel Clifton Hill
Sep 20 2008 7:30P
Northcote Uniting Church Northcote, Victoria
Sep 24 2008 8:00P
Geelong Folk Music Club Geelong, Victoria

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   About Tom Bolton
"Tom Bolton crafts folk-influenced songs with real wit and intelligence"
Anna Maria Stjärnell - Luna Kafé

"...a sound that is distinctive, delicious and eminently listenable."
Jan Nary, (Brisbane)

"...a fine contemporary folk singer with great original songs."
Nick Charles

Tom Bolton writes and plays sparkling mystical folk-acoustic music with crunch, drawing on an eclectic brew of folk, pop, roots and rock inspirations. Distinctive melodies and rhythms are woven through with well-crafted lyrics. A variety of influences shine out without obvious effort... hints of everything from Richie Havens, Jefferson Airplane and Nick Drake, through to David Sylvian and beyond. The result of more than thirty years of journeying into music is a solid collection of original work, first documented in the 2003 album “Acoustic Caravan”

In 2006, having played solo gigs for a number of years, he was joined onstage by Richard Grace. Tom’s soaring vocals and sparse acoustic guitar, accompanied by Richard’s deep-velvet double-bass and harmonies, have earned them a reputation as engaging performers at folk and acoustic venues around Australia.

“When I Cross the River” is Tom's second album, released November 2007. It was recorded and produced by Jeremy P Martin, with a diverse collection of musicians weaving a rich canvas of sounds around the core of vocals, acoustic guitar and acoustic double-bass. It has been attracting very positive reviews and getting regular airplay on independent radio in Australia, Europe, Canada and USA - including a listing in the Top 50 Australian albums (January - May 2008) on WRUW FM in Cleveland, Ohio.

"Darn good stuff. I am impressed. Lots better than that other Bolton...."
Radio Mike (Fevered Brain Radio - Austin, Texas)

"We really appreciated your songs, good humour and friendliness and hope that you'll be back to share more of your art with us... your songs are engaging and different, and a refreshing change"
Bob Molloy, The Hills Folk Club (Aldgate, SA)

"He won the hearts of his audiences with his gentle, quirky style of presentation and his offering of wonderful original music... a gifted song maker."
Anne Infante, Kookaburra Folk Club (Brisbane, Qld)
www.anneinfante.com

His first album 'Acoustic Caravan' was released in 2003.

The second album "When I Cross The River" is out now!

"Rarely have I heard such dramatic heartfelt music, and it's tinged with a sense of spirituality that's invigorating"
Calvin Powers - Taproot Radio When I Cross the River reviewed at Taproot Radio

you can buy it from Trad and Now or CD Baby

also on iTunes

www.sensibletom.com


   Tom Bolton's Friend Space (Top 12)
Tom Bolton has 120 friends.
 Bill Jackson 


 rosie haden and the slidewinders 


 Leigh Sloggett 


 THE SHANE DIIORIO BAND 


 Nic Dalton and his Gloomchasers 


 Kate Eve 


 Riley Jordan & Cres Crisp 


 Chloe Hall 


 The Triangles 


 Jeremy P Martin 


 Bruce Watson 


 Richard Grace 





Tom Bolton's Friends Comments
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Jul 4 2008 7:05 AM

Welcome.
Just Right!





May 25 2008 12:32 AM

hi Tom!

just a quick note to let you know i played "Silver" and "Hold The Sun" this morning!

best wishes,
Dorian
Downunda Thunda Radio





May 13 2008 11:26 PM

Tom! Thanks for the add, mate! Sitting here listening to your music off Airplay Direct, hard to pick just 4 from the lot. Good stuff! Welcome to the family!
Megan Orrin





May 12 2008 8:17 PM

Hey Tom. Sorry I missed your gig at the Clifton hill hotel this week. I've been really sick so couldn't make it. Hope it was a good night and I'll get to another gig sooN!
Riley Jordan & Cres Crisp





Mar 5 2008 4:31 PM

Help me Tom!!!!!
I can't stop listening to your CD.
"Silver" gets me every time,you and Jeremy really captured some magic there.
All the Best from Cres
TONCHI





Feb 25 2008 2:37 AM

hey great tracks here mate - very musical - peaceful lyrics - give us a holla if you would like word on gigs - cheers Tonchi ps. make sure you tie that slack wire proper :)
Chris Hallam





Feb 13 2008 9:21 PM

Love the sounds of your new CD. Love to catch up soon
KATT BEAMES


Is Online


Feb 12 2008 8:02 PM

Hi Tom
I'm trialing a new demo, 'Gratitude' on my page....recorded live in my loungeroom :)
Would love you to stop by, have a listen and feel free to leave any comments, feedback etc of da music
also, i'm living up in brunswick these days, so if your ever interested in lining up some gigs together, yell out!
much love & bless

Katt Beames
Alex Legg





Feb 5 2008 4:22 PM

Luvvin it Tom - totally drawn in by 'Silver' wonderful songs mate, good luck. How's yer tour plans going?
Pagan Poet Radio





Jan 2 2008 9:59 PM

Thank You Tom for sending When I Cross The River...Have put "Silver", "Little Star", "Three Hearts", "Hold The Sun",...n "Bisquits" on-air at ppr.
Happy New Year!
~In Heart n Art~
The Triangles





Dec 9 2007 3:23 AM

Tom + Richard... great set today, you guys were on fire. The new track you played sounded very sharp, as did the Neil Young cover! - RS
THE SHANE DIIORIO BAND





Nov 13 2007 4:55 AM

Great CD mate, you should be very proud. I believe it might just be the definitive "Tom Bolton" Album!

Great stuff Tom!

- Shane
Amanita muscaria





Oct 26 2007 11:44 PM

hey tom good gig wednesday
way back in 04 when i had that show in synergy i think you got a picture well i am sure of it but, i dont remember who it was of?
was it mandy?
Leigh Sloggett





Oct 24 2007 7:44 PM

Hey Tom,
Great set last night. What a fantastic collection of songs. I hope more and more people get to hear your music.
Cheers,
Leigh
Megan Orrin





Oct 22 2007 4:33 AM

Hey Tom. Haven't seen you in a while. Hope to catch a gig soon.
The WOODIES Open Stage





Oct 4 2007 4:29 AM

G'day Tom - thanks for the Request and for being a part of the Woodies jam MySpace - much appreciated!
KATT BEAMES


Is Online


Sep 11 2007 11:30 PM

Hi Tom,

Thankyou for the add....and congratulations on your exhibition at brougham...very nice to meet you

Keep in touch

Katt
Bianca Chen





Sep 6 2007 1:48 AM

Lovely to meet you too! Glad you enjoyed my set the other week. Kath Triangle is a great asset! Your music is wonderful as is your voice. 'Silver' is my favourite. Beautiful.
Owls of the Swamp





Aug 16 2007 5:23 PM

hey tom, nothing like personal rapport, great to meet you last night and hopefully see you again soon, peace pete
Kate Eve





Aug 7 2007 4:30 PM

Nice to catch up briefly the other day.
My gruesome looking finger was apparently healing perfectly and now its even better - only not so scary.
Don't think i'll make to tonight's gig, but have a goody and say g'day to Rich for me.
Noriko Tadano





Aug 7 2007 3:40 AM

Hi Tom, Thanks a lot for helping us on the JFP peace concert and also inviting me into your music world!

Cheers
Noriko
Leigh Sloggett





Aug 4 2007 4:59 AM

Looking forward to your gig at the BAD Folk Club in November. Like the new colour scheme too! Keep those wheels a rolling.
THE SHANE DIIORIO BAND





Aug 1 2007 12:41 AM

Thanks for coming down last night mate, I really appreciate it! :)

I would have SMS'd you but for some reason I can't find your number in my phone? If you can PM me it, that would be cool.

Thanks again, look forward to playing with you sometime soon on a Sunday if it's still happening?

Thanks mate,

- Shane
Bruce Watson





Jul 30 2007 3:37 AM

Great to see you at the gig the other night Tom. Thanks for the great feedback. Look forward to really catching up.
Kate Eve





Jul 29 2007 10:42 PM

Enjoyed playing in Woollongong with you,Tom. Someone is Brisbane reckons we ought to do a QLD tour together with another Melbournian sometime... hmm... what say you, I wonder...
JfP





Jul 29 2007 4:55 AM

thanks for accepting. Marika is helping me with creating this thing. Very cool!!!
Thanks for doing a stage manager next Sunday. Hope your CD and preparation for the exhibition is going well!
many thanks, kaz
Megan Orrin





Jul 25 2007 1:05 AM

Hey Tom. Thanks heaps for the encouraging words. Catch ya round. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
SELALU





Jul 17 2007 9:03 PM

Hi Tom, great to have you as a friend.
Was nice to meet you at The Shack. We all enjoyed your set. Will try and catch up when we are down in Melb in Sept.
Cheers, Trev
The Triangles





Jun 22 2007 12:30 AM

Best of luck on the QLD/NT leg of the tour Tom! I'm sure you'll blow those Territorians away with your smooth folk tunes.

Can't wait to hear all about it.

Love Kath Triangle
xx
Shane





Jun 12 2007 6:48 PM

Howdy Tom!

I hope you're going to enjoy your travels man! See if they can record some of your stuff and get a live "tour" cd happening too! ;)

- Shane
Megan Orrin





Jun 3 2007 3:37 PM

Hey Tom. Was just checking in to see when you were playing, thought I might get along to a gig, but it seems that you're away travelling for a while! Hope you're having a great time away, catch you when you're back in Melbourne.
rosie haden and the slidewinders





May 5 2007 1:11 AM

hi Tom - must be wonderful to be travelling and performing. hope you have a wonderful time playing all those places! Love your new ID photo.
blessings, rosie haden
Shane





May 3 2007 12:05 AM

Hi Tom.

I'm gonna try get down to your gig at the Brunswick hotel. Hopefully see you then mate. All the best.

- Shane
Megan Orrin





Apr 2 2007 12:46 AM

By the way Tom, you're in my top friends now. :) Love your tunes!
Megan Orrin





Mar 30 2007 8:40 AM

Hey Tom. Not sure how you found the nerd version of me, but yay! Loved your stuff tonight. You're a very talented man! Looking forward to catching some more of your music! Catch ya round.

Meags

P.S. Some shameless self promotion! Rate my tracks @ http://www.triplejunearthed.com/Milae
eddie cole





Mar 4 2007 7:38 PM

WE mmeet on Myspace at last!
Good to see you getting a few gigs...
Eddie
THE SHANE DIIORIO BAND





Mar 2 2007 7:29 PM

Hi Tom,

Thanks for the comments. I am working on the final version of Rising Water it as I type this. We've just layed down the new bassline and the vocals track has been done too. Hopefully you like the new version when it's posted up on myspace. I'll keep you posted. BTW those acoustic players from the other night were off the planet - I haven't seen that many high quality acts/players in one room in a long time (inc you!).

- Shane
Jeremy P Martin





Mar 2 2007 4:24 PM

I know this is self referential, but this is the music business after all, J'2'da'eremy in da hause, but I was pretty impressed by myself using predisposition as a lyric in such a way that the song would be less without it, yes I would be less than I am, rather than just getting it in their for effect, the right word in the right situation, word up.