Tom Kimmel is one of those unique
singer-songwriters whose heartfelt artistry with words and music is both genre-crossing and timeless. Since 1980, when his songs were recorded by Roger McGuinn & Chris Hillman (of Byrds fame) and Levon Helm (of The Band), dozens of his compositions have been covered by a host of major artists including Linda Ronstadt, Johnny Cash, Joe Cocker, Shawn Colvin, Waylon Jennings, the Stray Cats, Randy Travis and the Spinners.
Despite his success as a songwriter, Tom has always been a performer first, connecting as deeply with his audiences as he does with his songs. Once an eclectic rock and roller, Tom found his voice as a singer-songwriter while opening Nanci Griffiths 1991-92 world tour. A New Folk winner at the Kerrville Folk Festival in 93, he began performing as a solo act, stressing a lean, acoustic-centered approach to his music and bringing a poignant and humorous spirit to his poetry and storytelling.
Toms peers have joined critics in commending the Alabama native's unadorned stylings as uniquely soulful. Irish songstress Maura OConnell, who has recorded haunting versions of Toms The Blue Train and Poetic Justice, says, "Tom is an incredible songwriter... And he seems to be getting better as the years go on." Crow Johnson, former ZMN publisher, calls Tom a "singers singer, writers writer." And according to The Nashville Scene, "Tom Kimmel's moody textured songwriting reaches into soulful realms that few Music Row pros enter."
After releasing two critically praised major label albums (in 87 and 90), Tom made his first independent album in 1994. Bones, a collection of live recordings, was followed by Short Stories, which featured guest performances by Emmylou Harris, The Fairfield Four, Gillian Welch, Jerry Douglas and other friends. Shallow Water, released in 2002, is a collection of spirit-infused songs and hymns, and Tom's latest album, Light of Day, features vibrant, spare voice-and-guitar recordings written and produced by Tom in his home studio. A volume of poetry, The Sweetest & the Meanest, was released in January 2006.
Featured in motion pictures such as Runaway Bride, Serendipity, and Twins, and in television shows as varied as Captain Kangaroo, Miami Vice and Touched By An Angel, recordings of Toms compositions have sold millions of copies around the world, achieving gold and platinum sales in many countries.
An avid whitewater enthusiast, Tom has kayaked through the Grand Canyon, in the remote Himalayan kingdoms of Bhutan and Nepal, and in the mountains of Costa Rica, Mexico and France.
A graduate of the University of Alabama, he was born in Memphis and raised in rural south Alabama. Along with his artistic endeavors he is a long time student of Siddha Yoga Meditation and is a Practitioner of Yoga for the Emotional Body, a spirit-centered therapy.
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Hello Nashville! Miss Tess & The Bon Ton Parade plays tomorrow night at Norm's River Roadhouse, 8pm, $5, 7695 River Road Pike. Come hear some live jazz and blues...Would love to see you there!
love, Miss Tess
Dropping by to wish you the best day ever and tomorrow do the same. If you have the means please give a couple of dollars to charity. Be it to fight Diabetes, Asthma, Cancer, Hunger, AIDS, or any other cause that touches your heart. I know of no better feeling than what you feel when you make another person’s day a little better. Bill
Tom : You are the baddest dude. My band used to cover "Betcha Can't Dance" pardon me id I got the name wrong its been over 10 years. And all I know is when we played that song the joint was jumpin !!!!!
It was Outa control, . off the hook ! I cannot find anybody who still carries that is it still in circulation
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Hi Tom! Think I heard a rumour that you've touched down on Scandinavian ground. I missed your show the other night - been spending a lot of time in Germany....(again) :) Hoping we get the chance to met up soon! Take care! Jade
What are you doing for (Inter)National Happy to Be Day? Will you take a day off work? Will you celebrate with friends and maybe go for a walk or even Parade? Will you wear something Green to show you care?
Hey! I wanted to let you know that I just posted two new songs from my debut album "Like I'm Beautiful" which comes out in March. I hope you'll check out the music and look for the album when it is released next month :)
Hey Tom, Looking forward to seeing and hearing you live in Berlin Guitars in Feb. Dropped by today on a cold Sunday afternoon to hear some of my very favorite songs. Thanks for the great music. Leonard