Tom Walz: acoustic, electric, slide and 12 string guitars, Rack mounted harmonica
Influences
Johnny Winter, Paul Geremia, Erik Frandsen, Ronnie Earl, all the performers who have graced the stage of Godfrey Daniels in Bethlehem, PA and all those musician friends who've showed me things through all those years and been so supportive of my gifts. Thank You!!!
I can't thank these dead guys enough for being the foundation of what is my musicical house: Rev. Gary Davis, Blind Blake, Freddie King, Albert King, Big Bill Broonzy, Blind Willie McTell, Robert Johnson, Little Walter, Jr. Wells, Stevie Ray.
Presently, I'm getting into Nashville Telecaster twang. I can't get enough of Brent Mason, Brad Paisley, Johnny Hiland, Doug 7 (sizzlingguitarlicks.com), and a host of others. Your names will be listed here as I educate myself. I am truly humbled by your skills.
I also wish to acknowledge Peter Spencer (peterspencer.com) for showing me how far one can take the basics and weave new intricate patterns. It was a pleasure (and challenge) working with you.
Tom Walz is "Pennsylvania's Favorite Blues Raconteur."
Tom Walz is a highly accomplished guitar and harmonica player, and has become recognized for his emotive and expressive performances of music influenced by the black artists of the early to mid 20th century.
He plays American music with all the spirit and passion intact. His talents have been recognized and utilized in opening sets for John Hammond, Ronnie Earl and Blues legend, Brownie McGhee.
Tom Walz is an entertainer. He is a modern-day vaudevillian adding a light-hearted stage presence and improvisational comedy involving the audience.
Tom Walz is refreshing. He considers himself a "song miner" having developed sources to find some real rare gems and nuggets of music truly deserving of exposure.
Hey Tommy... Nice to see you today - two places is better than one!! You tune on here sounds great! Is that an open D tuning? Stay well and keep playing bro!
Hi Tom. I'm not the same guy you are referring to who played sax and drums. I played some sax in college, but nothing that would be noteworthy. Thanks for the add request.
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