James Taylor, John Martyn, Little Feet, Leonard Cohen, Ry Cooder, Jethro Tull, Richard Thompson, Steve Earle, Shawn Colvin, Alison Krauss, Show of Hands, Terry Ried, Leo Kotke, Jackson Browne, Bay City Rollers, The Beatles, Dolly Parton, Nick Drake and my Mum.
COLUMBIA HOUSE MANAGEMENT
present
TOM PALMER
Described by Mike Harding as a 'great singer-songwriter' Tom Palmer is a big man with a big voice. Born in Pontefract,Tom learnt his first guitar chords at the age of 13. Keen to earn a living from singer-song writing he formed the The Tom Palmer Band and played local pubs and folk clubs. Encouraged by his family to find a 'proper job' Tom trained to become a Chef and after successfully gaining his Chef's certificate he left Yorkshire in 1974, working his way around the South East and West Coast of the UK.
Determined to make a career from music Tom turned professional in 1976. He continued to write his own songs and gig regularly; performing at Cambridge Folk Festival, Glastonbury and Cornwall's Elephant Fair. It was at Cambridge that he first met Phil Beer and in 1995 they recorded an album together 'Living With The Flaws' which was produced by Phil.
Since then Tom has continued to collaborate with Phil and other artists including Gordon Giltrapp, Steve Knightly, Show of Hands - performing with them in front of 5,000 people at a sold out Royal Albert Hall; Reg Meuross, Miranda Sykes, Jackie Oates and with his singer-guitarist daughter Holly in a duo simply entitled Palmer.
Tom's latest CD release self-titled 'Tom Palmer' was the first album to be released on Phil Beer's independent record label 'Chudleigh Roots'. The album has received great critical acclaim....
'Tom almost looks like he might be a third member of Show Of Hands, but most of all he's a big man with a big musical personality. His gravelly and deeply, powerfully resonant voice is an extraordinary instrument, and his guitar playing is emphatically no second-string, accomplished and satisfying in its own right...This is a very handsome album, chock-full of great - and often very moving - songs and some great, and really characterful, singing, it should gain Tom much acclaim and a place amongst the "must-sees". Netrhythms review
'Playing blues-soaked folk, Tom has been entertaining Britain and beyond with this impassioned tales of love, life and everything else in-between..This latest album is as high in quality as those in the know would expect. His voice bleeds emotion on songs like 'Blood in the Dirt' and 'That Thing' and his guitar playing is exemplary'. Brett Callwood - acousticmagazine.com
'Lovely simple open and honest songs and singing'. Reg Mueross
'Palmer has a wonderful deep growl of a voice that can touch on any number of emotions in just one song'. Spiral Earth
Tom has released seven albums to date. He lives in Cornwall with his financée Karen and side-kick dog, Jack. He also has a son Thomas, based in America.
For Tom Palmer’s current gig dates see www.tom-palmer.co.uk and www.myspace.com/tompalmer and find Tom Palmer on Facebook
For more information and bookings please contact: Claire Stevens
Columbia House Management E:claire.columbia@virgin.net
www.chudleighroots.co.uk
Hey Tom, Just wanted to say thanks again for the 16th. Everyone had a fantastic time. Can't make the 4th unfortunatley but hopefully see you soon. Cheers again mate. Colin.
Tom Palmer track 'Beacon Cove' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 19th August 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
Tom Palmer tracks 'Everywhere I Go & Don't Take It Personally' to be aired on Merlin's Magical Music Moments; Wednesday 15th July 2009. Live on air on Soundart Radio 102.5 fm 20.30 - 22.00 pm GMT. The full play list is now up on my blog.
Hi Buddy. Great To See You On Friday Night At The Junction. Only Sorry I Could Not Stay Longer. We Must Get Together Some Time. Before One Of Dies. I'll Keep An Eye Out For Some Gigs And Try And Drag You Away From The Sunny West. Best Love Delby
Hi Tom. I made a few changes to my space but kept Blood in the Dirt up there. I need to get the Calculated Chaos back up from Chudleigh Roots. Just wanted to check in and see what you had up. Cheers, Peter
Hi there. I thought I'd try to be a little more constructive with mypace and set about punting my wares today. Will make a healthy change from pimping my bears. Indeedy.
Hope you are keeping well?
Here goes the sales pitch..
BUY MY STUFF!
You can buy individual tracks for a mere 69p each.
Or you can buy the WHOLE ALBUM For £7.99 (hat's a bout 2 tracks for free)
I've put the link below. I hope it works ok. If not the link is on my profile page below my pictures. :)
Heyaa :) Yeah i think Chippys going in July but i think Scuba (thats my boyfriend) n i r plannin to leave here bout mid june.. yeah i am looking forward to hearing it! :) xx
Heyya Tom =) How are you? Guess what? My boyfriend and I are comin to the UK next year! Hopin to check out the music scene over there and see everyone too!! Can't wait... Also i should hear your new album in the next week :) i gotta get it off sam before he leaves..
Cheers for the add, guv! Respect and fond memories of the Tom Palmer band circa 1989/92 from the kid back then at Underground Sounds! Maybe not the dungarees....
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