Tommy Lepson Band
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Genre: Blues / Funk / Soul
Location KENSINGTON Md., Un
Profile Views: 37383
Last Login: 7/25/2012
Member Since 12/21/2005
Website www.tommylepson.net
Record Label Powerhouse Records
Type of Label Indie
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Bio
Soulful, award-winning vocals of Tommy Lepson with the versatile instrumental backing of his band (veterans of Nils Lofgren, Danny Gatton, The Nighthawks, Mary Ann Redmond, Catfish Hodge and Tom Principato) and you get what the Washington Post calls "A sweltering mix of good-foot funk, blue-eyed soul and Southern rock romps." Tommy himself holds over 15 WAMA awards(Washington Area Musician Association) and last year was inducted into the WAMA Hall of Fame. Through the years he has appeared on stage and recorded with some of the best in the business, and continues to do so. Friday, May 1, 2009 TOMMY LEPSON BAND "Putty and Paint" Powerhouse ON "PUTTY AND PAINT," veteran singer and keyboardist Tommy Lepson sticks to what he does best. The result is as sturdy and welcome as a classic soul ballad. Certainly longtime fans won't be disappointed with this 14-track collection. Besides assembling a colorful mix of vintage and original tunes for his tight, R&B-bred quartet, Lepson sings with the full-throated power that has earned him a barrel of Wammie awards over the years. The familiar tunes cover a lot of ground. Chuck Willis's signature lament "I Feel So Bad," later recorded by Elvis Presley, inspires a freshly layered blend of blues and funk. Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" proves a potent showcase for Lepson's Hammond B-3 organ and John Bell's soaring guitar flights. And an anguished rendition of Nils Lofgren's "No Return" provides additional proof that Lepson's voice is as strong and expressive as ever. His songwriting also shines, by turns defiant ("Cold Hearted Woman"), sinuously evocative (the Santana-esque instrumental "Para Mi Hija") and cleverly barbed (the album's title track). Several notable Washington-based musicians lend a hand, too. Singer Mary Ann Redmond and Nighthawks blues harp player Mark Wenner are among the guests contributing color and depth to this thoroughly enjoyable studio session. -- Mike Joyce .. .. .. .. .. .. .. -
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Tommy Lepson lead vocal, organ John Bell guitar, backing vocal Gary Crockett drums, backing vocals Mike Davis, bass -
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Soulful, award-winning vocals of Tommy Lepson with the versatile instrumental backing of his band (veterans of Nils Lofgren, Danny Gatton, The Nighthawks, Mary Ann Redmond, Catfish Hodge and Tom Principato) and you get what the Washington Post calls "A sweltering mix of good-foot funk, blue-eyed soul and Southern rock romps." Tommy himself holds over 15 WAMA awards(Washington Area Musician Association) and last year was inducted into the WAMA Hall of Fame. Through the years he has appeared on stage and recorded with some of the best in the business, and continues to do so. Friday, May 1, 2009 TOMMY LEPSON BAND "Putty and Paint" Powerhouse ON "PUTTY AND PAINT," veteran singer and keyboardist Tommy Lepson sticks to what he does best. The result is as sturdy and welcome as a classic soul ballad. Certainly longtime fans won't be disappointed with this 14-track collection. Besides assembling a colorful mix of vintage and original tunes for his tight, R&B-bred quartet, Lepson sings with the full-throated power that has earned him a barrel of Wammie awards over the years. The familiar tunes cover a lot of ground. Chuck Willis's signature lament "I Feel So Bad," later recorded by Elvis Presley, inspires a freshly layered blend of blues and funk. Bob Dylan's "All Along the Watchtower" proves a potent showcase for Lepson's Hammond B-3 organ and John Bell's soaring guitar flights. And an anguished rendition of Nils Lofgren's "No Return" provides additional proof that Lepson's voice is as strong and expressive as ever. His songwriting also shines, by turns defiant ("Cold Hearted Woman"), sinuously evocative (the Santana-esque instrumental "Para Mi Hija") and cleverly barbed (the album's title track). Several notable Washington-based musicians lend a hand, too. Singer Mary Ann Redmond and Nighthawks blues harp player Mark Wenner are among the guests contributing color and depth to this thoroughly enjoyable studio session. -- Mike JoyceMember Since:
December 21, 2005Members:
Tommy Lepson lead vocal, organ John Bell guitar, backing vocal Gary Crockett drums, backing vocals Mike Davis, bassSounds Like:
"Funk,Rock and Soul"Record Label:
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What do you think about the 47% Tommy?
"JACKSON'S LOVE - FOR THE LOVE OF A CHILD" - MY BRAND NEW CD - HAS JUST BEEN RECORDED - WATCH FOR IT SOON @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT 47% of America ...
Who are the 47% of Americans that pay no federal taxes?
> 70% are workers who pay payroll taxes
> 17% are the elderly who receive social security
> 13% are students, active members of the military,
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RESPECT
With Love, Respect, and Peace, my dear friend
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
We Often Miss Opportunity Because It Looks Like WORK Tommy!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS MONTH - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT WORK ...
"A DREAM doesn't become REALITY
through MAGIC; it takes SWEAT,
DETERMINATION and HARD WORK."
~ Colin Powell
HARD WORK DOESN'T GUARANTEE SUCCESS
BUT WITHOUT IT YOU DON'T HAVE A CHANCE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Have a GREAT WEEK Tommy!
I AM RECORDING A NEW ALBUM THIS SUMMER - WATCH FOR IT @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT HAPPINESS ...
“HAPPINESS comes of the capacity
to FEEL DEEPLY,
to enjoy SIMPLY,
to THINK FREELY,
to RISK LIFE,
to be NEEDED.”
~ Storm Jameson
THE GREATEST HAPPINESS IN LIFE IS TO LOVE
AND TO BE LOVED IN RETURN!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
hey, tommy, me and Lips came to see you guys a couple times and I became a fan of yours, when i was trying to be a blues protege...then. you and paul bell, really showed us how its done in small stages and large, you always lay down the right, smooth, groove and its a beautiful thing. saw you recently with a bunch of local allstars (cant remember who was singing maybe jon carroll), but always you are fantastic!
Happy MEMORIAL DAY Tommy!
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TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MEMORIAL DAY ...
"Let every nation know,
whether it wishes us well or ill,
that we shall pay any price, bear any burden,
meet any hardship, support any friend,
oppose any foe ~ to assure
the survival and the success of liberty."
~ John F. Kennedy, 35th President of the United States
FREEDOM IS NEVER FREE ~ WE SALUTE THOSE WHO
HAVE PAID THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR OUR FREEDOM!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Hi Tommy!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT COMMITTEES ...
"COMMITTEE ~
a GROUP OF PEOPLE who individually CAN DO NOTHING
but AS A GROUP decide that NOTHING CAN BE DONE."
~ Fred Allen
A COMMITTEE CAN MAKE A DECISION THAT IS
DUMBER THAN ANY OF ITS MEMBERS!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Be KIND Tommy!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT KIND WORDS ...
"KIND WORDS
are SHORT and EASY TO SPEAK,
but their ECHOES
are TRULY ENDLESS ...."
~ Mother Teresa
KIND WORDS, GENTLE WORDS, QUIET WORDS
ARE AFTER ALL THE MOST POWERFUL WORDS!
TO A PERSON THAT IS HURTING - THEY MAY MEAN
THE WORLD!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please take a minute and give my music a listen!
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
Have a LAUGH TODAY Tommy!
TODAY'S HUMOR IS FROM STEVEN WRIGHT ...
"For my birthday I got a humidifier and a de-humidifier... I put them in the same room and let them fight it out."
"How young can you die of old age?"
"I was walking down the street with eyeglasses when suddenly the prescription ran out."
"I went down the street to the 24-hour grocery. When I got there, the guy was locking the front door. I said, 'Hey, the sign says you're open 24 hours.' He said, 'Yes, but not in a row.'
"It doesn't make a difference what temperature a room is, it's always room temperature."
"Right now I'm having amnesia and deja vu at the same time."
~ Steven Wright
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes
MY ALBUM "LOVE'S SWEET SONG" HAS BEEN NOMINATED FOR A WAMMIE AWARD AS JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR! LISTEN TO SOME SWEET SOUNDS - AVAILABLE @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
MUSIC is LOVE Tommy!
TODAY'S THOUGHT IS ABOUT MUSIC ...
"There is NO FEELING,
except the EXTREMES of FEAR and GRIEF,
that does not find RELIEF in MUSIC.”
~ T.S. Eliot
MUSIC IS WHAT FEELINGS SOUND LIKE.
MUSIC IS LOVE IN SEARCH OF A WORD!
With LOVE, RESPECT, and PEACE my friend,
Richard
www.myspace.com/richardharrislive
Please give my music a listen!
Cool Jazz CD's @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com
OR
CDBaby.com / ITunes