Tom Principato: Guitar, Lead Vocals
Jay Turner: Bass,
John Tracey: Drums
Josh Howell: Congas and Percussion and vocals
Influences
BB King
Jimi Hendrix
Kenny Burrell
Chuck Berry
Danny Gatton
Roy Buchanan
Jeff Beck
NRBQ
Al Anderson
Lonnie Mack
Eric Clapton
Neville Brothers
Meters
Les Paul
Chet Atkins
James Burton
Snooks Eaglin
Tony Joe White
Buddy Emmons
Lenny Breau
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy McGriff
Carlos Santana
Michael Bloomfield
Albert Collins
Albert King
Sounds Like
Me!----
A guy that's been working his whole life to play real music and have people enjoy it.
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TOM PRINCIPATO
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Tom Principato has spent the better part of his life as a guitarist and singer based in his hometown of Washington, D.C. In the 1970's, Tom was leader of the legendary band Powerhouse, an East Coast phenomenem who released an album "Night Life" to critical acclaim. Tom also did a one year stint with Geoff Muldaur and recorded an album "I Ain't Drunk" (Hannibal/Island Records 1980) with the band Geoff Muldaur and His Bad Feet members of which included Andy Stein (Asleep At The Wheel), and Mark Kazanoff (Earl King).
Tom has also done brief stints with various acts including Billy Price And The Keystone Rhythm Band, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Adams, Sunnyland Slim, James Montgomery, and a group called the Assassins with Jimmy Thackery, former guitarist with the Nighthawks. Tom appears on two albums with the Assassins, "No Previous Record" (1986) and "Partners In Crime" (1987) which won a "Wammy Award". In 1984 Tom began a solo career, notably recording a live album with the late Washington guitar legend Danny Gatton titled "Blazing Telecasters". This album was considered by The National Academy Of Recorded Arts And Sciences (NARAS) for a Grammy Nomination.
Since 1984 Tom has recorded twelve solo albums as well as two collaborations: "Smokin'!" (1986), "I Know What You're Thinkin'..." (1988), "Live In Europe 1988" (2001), "In Orbit" (1989), "Blazing Telecasters" (1990), and "Oh No! More Blazing Telecasters" (2005), "Tip Of The Iceberg" (1993), "In The Clouds" (1995), "Really Blue" (1997), "Live & Kickin'" (1999), "Not One Word" (2000), "Fingers On Fire" with Pete Kennedy (2002), "House On Fire" (2003), "Guitar Gumbo" (2005), "Raising The Roof!" (2008) and two DVD's: "Blazing Telecasters" from a show recorded for Maryland Public Television in 1984 with Danny Gatton, and "Anniversary DVD", a career retrospective.
The band has toured clubs and festivals extensively in the U.S., Canada, and Europe including Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, Holland, Switzerland, Austria, France, Slovenia, Finland, Luxembourg, Italy, Sardegna, Corsica, Spain, Portugal, Majorca, Menorca, St. Croix, and even Greece and Turkey!
In addition to winning first place in the WHFS/Harmony Hut "Guitar Talent Hunt" (1980) Tom has won a total of 24 "WAMMY" Awards from the Washington Area Music Association. In 1986, "Smokin'!" won three Wammy Awards; Best Blues Album, Best Male Vocalist-Blues, and Best Blues Instrumentalist. In 1987 Tom won four Wammy Awards; Best Artist/Group-Blues, Best Male Vocalist-Blues, Best Instrumentalist-Blues, and Best Recording-Blues for The Assassins "Partners In Crime" album. In 1988 Tom won three more Wammies; Best Blues Recording-"I Know What You're Thinkin'...",
Best Artist/Group-Blues, and Best Instrumentalist-Blues. Tom also won Best Instrumentalist-Blues in 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, and 2005, plus Best Male Vocalist-Blues in 1997. In 1999 "Live & Kickin'" won Best Blues Recording, and Tom Principato Band won Best Blues Group. In 2003 "House On Fire" won Best Blues Recording. In 2006 "Guitar Gumbo" won best Blues Recording and Tom won Best Blues Vocalist. In 2008 "Raising The Roof!" won best Blues Recording.
Tom Principato Band was also voted "Blues Act Of The Year"-1997 and "Blues Act Of The Month" for Oct. 1997 by the listeners of "Talkin' Blues Radio" Koln, Germany and Gitarre & Bass Magazine
Since the 1990's Tom has signed endorsement agreements with Fender Electric Guitar Co., Curt Mangan String Co., Seymour Duncan pickups, Fulltone and Roger Mayer effects pedals. (Roger Mayer personally made effects pedals and experimental electronic gadgets for Jimi Hendrix), and Soundseat "The most comfortable music seat ever built".
Tom's 1992 Recording "Tip Of The Iceberg" was co-produced by Chuck Leavell, a keyboard player who has played with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, The Rolling Stones, The Allman Brothers Band, and Sea Level. Chuck also appears on Tom's "Really Blue" CD.
In 2000 Tom's book "Open-String Guitar Chords" was published world-wide by Hal Leonard Corporation, Powerhouse Records published the Expanded Edition in 2007.
In addition to being a Master crafstman on the Guitar, Tom is a prolific composer, having composed over 50 songs which have been published in USA through BMI by French Lady Music and in Europe through Me'tisse Music.
Tom Principato's websites are www.TomPrincipato.com and www.PowerhouseRecords.com
Powerhouse Records and Tom Principato is proud to announce the Aug.18, 2009 release from Fender Telecaster icon and guitar legend and virtuoso Roy Buchanan of the CD "Roy Buchanan Live: Amazing Grace" from their "Guitarchives" Series. These recordings are rare and unreleased never heard performances and many come from the Roy Buchanan estate. Most are unknown even in "collectors" circles, and date from the period 1972 - 1983 and feature many great musicians such as Dick Heintze, Malcolm Lukens, Tom Hambridge, Robbie Magruder and many others accompanying Roy at such notable venues as the Agora Ballroom in Cleveland, the Lone Star Cafe' in New York and the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters in Austin, Texas. There are 8 tracks total from 7 venues and a CD length of 45 minutes of pure Roy Buchanan at his best. A stunning version of Roy solo doing Malaguena from 1972 is a highlight. Topping off the artwork package are two archival photos taken by legendary Rolling Stone photographer Jim Marshall at one of Roy's concerts in San Francisco, Ca. in 1973. Although the release date is Aug. 18, 2009 Powerhouse Records is offering the opportunity to select fans to buy directly from Powerhouse Records and receive shipment before the release date in USA for $15 + $5 postage and handling. Make checks for $20 payable to Powerhouse Records P.O. Box 2213 Falls Church, Va. 22042 The track listings are as follows:
1. Hot Cha Lone Star NY 1983 2. Amazing Grace Lone Star NY 1983 3. Delta Woman Agora Ballroom Cleveland 1979 4. The Messiah Will Come Again Musik Laden TV Germany 1973 5. Malaguena Vibrations TV PBS NY 1972 6. Good God Have Mercy Chestnut Cabaret, Pa. 1978 7. I'm Evil The Bayou Washington DC 1979 8. Green Onions Armadillo World Headquarters Austin, Tx. 1973
Powerhouse Records P.O. Box 2213 Falls Church, Va. 22042 703-534-9179
Hey Tom, was great to see you in Hannover. And the Jam was fun!!! I'm looking forward when we do the concert in Münster with your great Band. Say hello to the guys. All the best, Gregor P.S. I know before that you are a master of all the guitar tricks ! But the this one on your new photo I have never seen before.. :-)
Yeah Tom, such a pleasure to play with you! As always!! Can't wait to do it again! Maybe tonight at the caf conc!! I hope so..! See you tonight! CHAMPAGNE!! ahah! FRED
Sur le site de PRODUCTION de Akamusic nous avons atteind les 100 % Que vous dire si ce n'est MERCI, merci infiniment pour votre soutien,votre mobilisation car grâce a vous nous sommes arriver a voir cette lumiere elle est si belle , si lumineuse,si chaleureuse...
Nous sommes tellement heureux Sauveur et Moi que nous restons assis pour l'instant car nous avons encore du mal a y croire
Ce soir le Champagne coulera a flot et là je penserai a vous,de maintenant jusqu'au ce jour final du Single mes pensées seront pour vous même au delà...
Car vous nous avez montrer le chemin Et si vous me le permettez je vous tiendrais au courant des événements de notre Duo???
Je vous remercie , ce jour restera gravé à jamais dans ma mémoire merci,merci infiniment
Just wanted to say that I hope you enjoy your gig tonight at Topos, give Sandy a hug for me, and have a wonderful time back in Ensisheim with Fred and Neal at Caf' Conc' tomorrow!! Safe travels and remember, Colmar - 6 kilometers!
I found out that you are in Le Creusot next week! Sounds like an amazing festival ( waaw all these great guests) So it's a must i go there and see you again !
