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The Tom Fun Orchestra
Soul / Western Swing / Post punk

"shining brighter than dusk on cars"

Sydney, Nova Scotia
Canada

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Last Login:  7/24/2008
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   The Tom Fun Orchestra: General Info
Member Since5/2/2006
Band Websitetomfun.ca
Band MembersJohnny Turbo: Guitar, Vocals
Alicia Penney: Guitar, Vocals
Morgan Currie: Violin
Donald Calabrese: Bass
Dave Mahalik: Accordion
Victor Tomiczek: Banjo
Devon Strang: Drum Kit
Zach MacLean: Guitar
Albert Lionais: Trumpet
Shane O'Handley: Shakey Bass
InfluencesWe dug for days, the dirt piled higher. The hole was the truth, the mound the liar
Sounds Likea castle made of hands
Record LabelCompany House Records
Type of LabelIndie





   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2008 10:30P
The Upstairs Sydney, Nova Scotia
Jul 31 2008 8:00P
Riverfront Jubilee New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Aug 1 2008 11:00P
The Capital Fredericton, New Brunswick
Aug 3 2008 8:00P
Osheaga Festival - Parc Jean-Drapeau Montreal, Quebec
Aug 23 2008 8:00P
Tunes on the Dunes Bouctouch, Nova Scotia
Aug 28 2008 10:30P
The Upstairs Sydney, Nova Scotia
Sep 13 2008 9:00P
Harvest Jazz & Blues Festival Fredericton, New Brunswick
Sep 27 2008 8:00P
Open House Festival Belfast, Northern Ireland

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   About The Tom Fun Orchestra
The Tom Fun Orchestra
...the sound of exotic birds standing on the sides of forgotten highways, flapping their wings in the winds of speed-induced truckers

You Will Land With A Thud
In Stores Now!
Produced by Warren Bruleigh and Gordon Gano. Recorded at Carriage House recording studios, Connecticut, 4/07. Additional recording at Soundpark Studio in Cape Breton. Mixed by Phil Palazzolo at Carriage House. Engineered by John Shyloski & Darren Gallop. Assistant Engineers: Russel Hoppe & Albert Lionais. Mastered by Howie Weinberg at Masterdisk, NYC




Photos


All photos by Nathan Boone

Videos

  The answer to the question
  you've always dreamed of asking



  The Vacation


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The Tom Fun Orchestra's Friends Comments
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HeebieJeebies





Jul 18 2008 5:44 AM

Cheers, great music!
rockfeedback





Jul 10 2008 7:33 AM

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http://wegottickets. com/event/32758
Bill





Jul 8 2008 7:49 PM

Hey folks,

Just dropping a line to let you know there's a review of You Will Land With A Thud posted on Ground Control. You can check it out here:

http://groundcontrolmag. com/detail/3/1048/2/

Anyway, hope you're all doing well.

Sorry I missed your set at North By Northeast!
~Bill.
The Strawberry Jam





Jul 4 2008 11:25 AM

Don't miss The Strawberry Jam LIVE this Thursday @ The Savoy Theatre with special guest Carmen Townsend!
The Divine Madness





Jul 3 2008 1:56 PM

Greetings from the underbelly of the immortal earth~
Kisses from Wonderland~
xo
D+M
GAMMA RAY





Jun 21 2008 4:56 AM

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Canadian Punk Podcast





Jun 17 2008 9:23 PM

NiagaraIan here!

Thanks for adding us! We've just released a new podcast this morning, June 18th, and building more and more podcasts for you to download FREE from iTunes and our .com.

We've got tons of shit to listen to; should keep you entertained. LOL

If you've got iTunes, go here to view our page
http://phobos. apple. com/WebObjects/MZStore. woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=282468980

Word
NiagaraIan
CanadianPunkPodcast. com
The John Punch Band





Jun 13 2008 6:44 AM

Amazing show at Zaphods last night.
Hope you have a safe trip.


cory
Susie D





Jun 6 2008 3:31 PM

You guys are awesome. Hope you come back to Scottyland again soon. Loved watching you support Frightened Rabbit.
GAMMA RAY





May 28 2008 5:13 AM

LIVE
BURLESQUE ACT
AT
HOBO
THIS SUNDAY
BE THERE EARLY
SHOW STARTS AT 12!!
The Strawberry Jam





May 25 2008 10:15 AM

Jam
GigDoggy





May 21 2008 8:55 PM

This link is a blog for musicians written by musicians:

www. gigdoggy. wordpress. com

It's a place for bands to explain how they book shows.

Regards,

gigDoggy
Gwendolyn





May 20 2008 8:09 PM

So um... you guys are playing at ROLLIES?! I'm a big pile of WTF. Way to bring classy awesome to the Northside! I shall come, I shall rock out, and I shall stand at odds against all the bros and popped collars!

Keep rockin! <3
Olenka & the Autumn Lovers





May 20 2008 3:26 PM

yes indeed. i've acquired more philharmonic members out here in Vancouver, so we'll have to plan a coast to coast assault.

see you soon!
smokeville





May 16 2008 6:28 AM

hey folks thanks for the three days of mayhem hope you all have a safe trip and hopefully see you in september

peace xstevex smokeville
Tomski





May 14 2008 12:11 PM

i think you're my new favourite band.
Walshie





May 14 2008 5:19 AM

have to apologize for mandy on saturday am so sorry hope you all had a good night anyway.x.
Jim





May 14 2008 4:28 AM

Hi hope you had a great time in Arbroath, and did you get a look at the pics.
jim
HOBO





May 11 2008 5:16 AM

HOBO 11-3 am @ THE BONGO CLUB
THE TOM FUN ORCHESTRA LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.50 Entry B4 11.30
3 Quid After
*Drinks 1.50 * Drinks 1.50 * Drinks 1.50*
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
PLUS HOBO RESIDENT DJ'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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We.are.Canadian. **Now on PunkRadioCast**





May 9 2008 12:28 PM

Just wanted to let you know that we played one of your songs on the show Thursday night. Go check out our myspace page for more info!
Cheers,
The WAC gals
smokeville





May 5 2008 3:57 PM

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HOBO





May 1 2008 6:04 AM

HOBO 11-3 am @ THE BONGO CLUB
THE ROSIE TAYLOR PROJECT LIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1.50 Entry B4 11.30
3 Quid After
*Drinks 1.50 * Drinks 1.50 * Drinks 1.50*
SPECIAL GUEST DJ THE BLACK DAFFODIL
PLUS HOBO RESIDENT DJ'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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orphan choir





Apr 30 2008 10:49 AM

have fun over there folks!
proud of ya.
DEXTERS BAR





Apr 30 2008 6:02 AM

Come on you can't miss this!!!


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Dave Hughes





Apr 29 2008 1:42 PM

Oh my! I just heard you guys on Radio Scotland and was mentioing to my girlfriend about meeting you all 'backstage' at Guilfest after your Unison Stage set! I was there with my brother ( I played earlier on in the day).

Gonna do my uptmost to get to the Oran Mor gig!

Dave
Ceda





Apr 24 2008 9:44 AM

i agree!
tamara sandor





Apr 23 2008 1:34 PM

rockin show + heritage minutes --> fan 4 life
you guys are great.
HOBO





Apr 20 2008 7:12 AM

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Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival





Apr 17 2008 2:56 AM

Hi from Kilkenny Rhythm and Roots Festival, Kilkenny, Ireland.
Looking forward to your shows and tickets selling well and everyone loves the album!
The Strawberry Jam





Apr 16 2008 6:30 PM