My influences range from:
Max Roach, Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Neil Peart, Tony Williams, Trilok Gurtu, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Chris "Whipper" Layton, Johnny Vidacovich
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Tom Larson was born in Maryland, but moved to Colorado at a young age. His family was very musical, so it was never a question whether he was going to play something, just what it might be. Like most children, early on making as much noise as possible seemed the best direction, so drums became the obvious choice. He bought his first drum set in junior high, then really started making some noise.
He went to Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, studying Classical Percussion. He played in the San Juan Symphony, as well as picking up jazz and rock gigs around town. After a couple of years, he hit the road, landing in New Orleans. The amazing and seemingly unlimited assortment of music in New Orleans added to what he learned at the University of New Orleans. He graduated from the prestigious Jazz studies program there, studying with Ellis Marsalis, Harold Battiste, Steve Masakowski, David Lee, and Charles Blanq, and working privately with John Vidacovich. He played around the Crescent City, sampling everything from Jazz to Rock and Roll, Funk, Blues, World Beat, Latin, Zydeco, Cajun and Punk.
Larson's next geographic move was to Nashville — Music City USA. Since arriving in 1996, he has become an in-demand session player, and become a part of the diverse of Music City scene. He has worked or recorded with Nashville bands Delicious Blues Stew, The Norris Twins, Gene Haffner Trio, Swing Thing, Three Corners, David Bennett, David Frazier, Homemade Water, Michael Ripoll, Steven Hunter, Blues Other Brothers, Seals and Seals, Scott Holt and Kort McCumber and McCumberland Gap.
Tom toured Korea with the Norris Twins performing for the USO in 1998 and toured the middle East performing with Homemade Water reaching Egypt, Jordan, Turkey and Italy in 2001.
In the last couple years, he has recorded several solo albums, working on his own sound, in addition to appearing on numerous other artists' projects. He has been a part of a blues education workshop with internationally recognized educators Shannon Williford and James "Nick" Nixon, also providing a percussion workshop for the city parks department. He was named Music City Blues Drummer of the Year in 2001, and Percussionist of the Year in both 2001 and 2002, he was alson nominated for Percussionist of the year in 2003, 2004 and 2005.
Diversity and grace — those qualities define Tom Larson's style.
Hello, thanks for the add, glad to have you as a friend. I need your help to support my music and my drumming all around the world. My new cd Trance Circular Groove with special thanks Derek Sherinian (Planet X, Dream Theater) on keyboards and Giovanni Vigliar (by italian progressive-rock band Arti & Mestieri) on violin finally is out. Buy it now on www.ebay.com or simply sending a message through this space. Deluxe edition at very low price!!! Available also the rare out of print "The Gate" of BFH metal progressive trio with myself on drums, swedish guitarist Mats Hedberg on guitar and Lorenzo Feliciati on bass. If you like to listen some track please visit www.myspace.com/maurizioboco or www.maurizioboco.com (download page on italian version of the site)
Hey! Thanks for adding me.. I wanted to let you know that I just wrote and recorded a new song =) It's called "Picture Un-Perfect" and it's up on my page now!! Check it out if ya get bored.
Talk to you soon!!
<3 Christen
Ceremonial Night is a trip Tom. I like the stereo and the groove is dead on! Of course big chief is always Kickass. Is that a flanger on that 3rd cut? Very cool stuff.
We’re very excited to tell you that soon you can see ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on the big screen!
Starting on May 11, 2009, Carmike Cinemas will be showing ‘When I Find the Ocean’ on over 90 screens nationwide. Check out our blog to see exactly where and to find out more info.
Nashville Nightlife Awards Show this Friday Feb 27 at Mercy Lounge. Performances by AutoVaughn, Modoc, Tommy and the Whale and Heypenny. Only $5. 18+ 9pm
Hey folks. There are 3 great shows this week! Check them out:
Thursday Feb 19: The Lonely Hearts & Red White Blue at The Basement. 9pm 18+
Friday Feb 20: Black 13 Tattoo Parlor Presents: Cage the Elephant and AutoVaughn with Sleeper Agent at Mercy Lounge. 18+ 9pm $10
Saturday Feb 21: Griffin House and Matthew Perryman Jones with Charlie Mars at Exit In. 9pm 18+ $12adv/$15at the door
Hope to see you there!
