Tom Bolton: guitar and vocals
Richard Grace: double bass
Influences
The Seekers, REM, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Radiohead, The Mamas and the Papas, Howard Jones, Neil Young, Sinead O'Connor, The Moody Blues, David Sylvian, Michael Nyman, The Reels, YMO, Cat Stevens, Low... too many to mention
"...a sound that is distinctive, delicious and eminently listenable."
Jan Nary (Folk Rag, Brisbane)
"...a fine contemporary folk singer with great original songs." Nick Charles
Tom Bolton writes "beautiful and interesting music with a melancholic flair", drawing on an eclectic brew of folk, roots and rock inspirations. 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 (double-bass and harmonies).
"When I Cross the River", Tom's second album, was 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.
His third album is currently underway, due for release later in 2009.
"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
"Tom Bolton has a talent for beautiful and interesting music with a melancholic flair."
Wildy Haskell -
Wildy's World
"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
Hi Tom, Thank you very much for the add (and Sonicbids submission) and welcome to Inanna Naked, your music is certainly excellent, we have already included with pleasure a file card of Tom Bolton in the database. If you wish you can send your cds for inclusion in the database.
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hi Tom - dropped in to say hello and wish you all the best. fantastic that you're playing at the espy! Hope I can make it - will do my best! Cheers, Rosie
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!
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!
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
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 :)
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?
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.
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...
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
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
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