Influences are Jerry Hahn, Pat Metheny, Wes Montgomery, Pat Martino, Robin Ford, Mike Stern, Steve Vai and many others. For vocals, Mike Finnigan ranks as number one.
Tom DeMasters (1957) has been playing guitar since the age of 10.
Tom studied for 4 years with jazz guitar great, Jerry Hahn at Wichita State University where he received a BME degree in 1980. DeMasters moved to Los Angeles in 1980 and attended USC for one year studying with Duke Miller.
While in Los Angeles DeMasters also studied with Steve Vai, for 1 1/2 years, Ted Greene, and one lesson with Johnny Smith.
DeMasters has been back in Kansas City since 1983 and made his mark playing with Mama Ray and the Rich Van Sant band at Harlings in Westport.
Tom put out his solo CD, On the Bright Side, which can be purchased on many onsite locations. Tom can be heard on many different CDs. He can be heard with the Big Woody Blues Band, Heather Thornton debut CD, Joe Cartwright's, Best of Kansas City II, Bradley Allen and Jim Laforte to name a few.
Tom is currently working in many different musical situations. He performs with the Joe Cartwright quartet, his own group the Premium Adjusters, with the Heather Thornton Band, and much more to come in 2008.
Thanks Tom! Good to hear from you. My cd's are available as of March 11th. We will make arrangements. I'm also sending them in to cdbaby. Sounds like a good thing. I'll be in contact. Kathy
Hey Tom, I wish everyone could have known your wonderful Dad. I heard your song "Bright Side" again and appreciated it even more. Glad I got to know him! How are you and Sara?? We are well. Just released my all-original cd this week. Marc Westerman, Drake Macy, Rachelle Coba & Steve McClure (Garth's band) are some who played on it. Please check out my myspace & see what you think. Love you guys!! I'll be singin' "Bright Side" all day. Katie
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Just checked in after a long hiatus. didn't go to Iowa. In the middle of moving and settling in my new house and starting a new life brother. Hope Xmas was a good one and happy nude year!!
Wow! Jerry hahn, Gary Burton & Roy Haynes. Well, for my money Jerry was the baddest cat on that tune, what an interesting solo concept...badd ass that cat is bad ass. thanks Tom for tunrin me on brother. All the best to you & your family. GA
Thanks for the encouragement uncle Tom. I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your surprise birthday party, I heard it was a good time. Hope to see you soon-David
Hey Uncle Tom, thanks for the birthday wishes and encouragement for music. I'd really like to get up to K.C. sometime and spend some jamming with you. How are you doing?
THANKS! :) I have to report back to work on the 22nd and kids come the 27th. I went last Friday and will go this Monday and Tuesday - gotta get overly ready :) How are you? Any trips planned for Vegas?
Ok - so I CRIED when I heard your song!!! It is so sweet!!! I am sure that he will love to listen to it - maybe every day. Keep up the great work Grandpa!!!
The song is awesome. It is great to hear your gift for your grandson. We are all so lucky to have him as part of the family. He will go far in whatever he may do. God Bless you all.
Thanks for the birthday wish! Z called the other day and she sounds so happy! :) How funny that I was thinking about calling her the night she went into labor. Good timing huh? :) Hope you are all doing well. Love Ya Grandpa! :)
I uploaded a picture of my nephew if you want to share it with the family. :) Grandpa yet? Give Z my best and I will call her this weekend. Salon open yet? I need to come visit again :) Tell everyone hello for me.
