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tom woodward
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Melbourne, Victoria
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Member Since9/13/2006
Band Websitewww.triplejunearthed.com/thomaswoodward
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WHAT THE MEDIA SAYS ABOUT WOODWARD

"Tom Woodward slides into his set without introduction – appropriate really, given his music speaks for itself. His vocals a cross between Glenn Richards, Dylan and Gareth Liddiard, Tom's alt. country social commentary and observations of love put me in mind of a less saccharine Josh Pyke, and in all he's brilliant, particularly on A Little Tear For You."

- RAVE MAGAZINE

"Like a breath of fresh air being blown through a whiskey soaked cigar, [Tom Woodward's] words are a wake up call, not coated in fancy trimmings or novelty, but instead doused in realism and truth - then set alight."

- SCENE MAGAZINE

"Lyrics are the fundamental key to the folky / bluesy / storytelling genre in which Woodward operates, and in this regard, he is streets ahead of many of his contemporaries. Expect great things!"

- BEAT MAGAZINE

"This recording shows Woodward's maturity and development as a songwriter, showcasing his talents in a diverse and inspiring collection of work. It matches, if not betters, many high rotation "star" performers currently being heard on the radio daily both here and overseas."

- CANBERRA REVIEW

"Reminding Me Of You is the "Sweet Home Alabama" of 2007."

- HELEN THURA Send an SMS to 1975 7 555 and say your name and request a song by TOM WOODWARD

DESIRE - DIRECTED BY TAJETTE O'HALLORAN DRINKING THE DREGS

TOM WOODWARD'S DEBUT ALBUM, BLUE DAY REQUIEM (2007) IS AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING ONLINE OUTLETS

PURCHASE BLUE DAY REQUIEM AT AMAZON.COM

PURCHASE BLUE DAY REQUIEM AT CHAOS.COM

PURCHASE BLUE DAY REQUIEM AT CD UNIVERSE

PURCHASE BLUE DAY REQUIEM AT PLAY4ME


"Blue Day Requiem is heart-on-sleeve music for the spiritually battered, and whereas it might not be the most uplifting record, it's sometimes enough to know that when you're down at heel, there'll be someone there to keep you company."

- RICHARD STOKOE, LOSINGTODAY.COM

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InfluencesFear of death, desire to eat, fuck & be merry.
Serge Gainsbourg, The Doors, The Velvet Underground, Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, The Pogues, Jacques Brel, Kurt Weil, Marrianne Faithful, Dusty Springfield, Brigitte Bardot, The Waterboys, Bruce Springsteen, Ramblin Jack Elliott, Woody Guthrie, Blind Boy Fuller, Lead Belly, Kurt Cobain, Danzig, Konrad Lenz, Godspeed, Daniel Lanois, John Coltrane, Rach Maninov, Iggy Pop, Chuck Berry, Joy Division, Prince, Tom Waits, Sonic Youth, Loudon Wainwright, The Clash, The Drones, Kevin Smith & the seventh story jumpers, Patti Smith, Talking Heads, Van Morrison... the list goes on.
Sounds LikeIf you crashed your moped into a giant piano.
Record LabelBayonet Records
Type of LabelIndie


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If you could get the Dirty Three to play Brechtian folk songs arranged by Tom Waits with Bob Dylan’s devil conscience delivering the vocals, backed up by an army of brooding angels, you’d probably be somewhere near the musical junkyard where Tom Woodward put together his latest offering, Roadside Crosses.

The second full length LP from the ex-Canberran songwriter is a grittier and more dynamic work than 2007’s melancholic folk album, Blue Day Requiem. It is a record that commands attention, seducing the listener with narrative tales of sex, politics, murder, revolution and of course, a bit of old fashioned love & longing. To be listened to at a loud volume (and preferably in one sitting), Tom wrote most of the songs whilst touring the country in late 2007 and early 2008.

He says: “I was sleeping on couches - catching planes, trains and buses, half the time at gigs or people’s houses, most of the time completely broke. Wandering the streets of major cities with no food, no money, nothing to do but wander… My imagination went into fifth gear.”

After ten months of touring, Tom moved to Melbourne, effectively ending his nomadic existence. Label buddy and one-time touring partner Justin Grounds suggested he drop by his house and record some of his new songs at Justin’s makeshift studio in his backyard apartment. Seven days later the two emerged with Tom’s new album.

“Justin was concerned less with the sound technicalities and more with the feel of the songs. He added the organ and violin parts which create the spooky backbone of the record.” says Tom.

The album features Yen Nguyen (Casual Projects), Andrew Dalziell (Mirrormen / The Henchmen), James Nichols (The Henchmen/Brackets), Tiana Morrison and Justin Grounds. It was mixed and engineered by Justin Grounds and mastered by John Ruberto at Crystal Mastering.

“It is an album full of individually powerful songs, but it works best in its entirety. It harks back to a time before Itunes and mp3s... when you listened to side one first,” says Tom.

Born in Canberra, Tom grew up in a musical household. Leonard Cohen, Joan Armatrading, Van Morrison, Marianne Faithful, The Doors, David Bowie & Otis Redding were just some of the artists that made up the soundtrack of his childhood, and have all become embedded in the creative psyche that he routinely pillages for his own music.

Roadside Crosses was released locally in Melbourne at the Evelyn on November 27th, and is available at shows and the listed records stores below, as well as digitally on

Tom Woodward TOM WOODWARD'S ALBUMS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING STORES:

Melbourne:

Polyester Records, 387 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. (03) 9419 5137

Pure Pop Records, 221 Barkly St, St Kilda. (03) 9525 5066

Basement Discs, 24 Block Pl, Melbourne CBD. (03) 9654 1110 Polyester Records, 288 Flinders Lane, Melbourne CBD (03) 9663 8696

Canberra:

Landspeed Records (02) 62489220

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Management: Tiana Morrison, Bayonet Records.
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KATT BEAMES

KATT BEAMES



Nov 22 2009 7:49 AM

hEEYYYYY Tom

I'mmm soo excited to share our new CD with you crew & invite you down to our Album Launch @ The Evelyn on Dec 6th to celebrate with us!! ;)

I've put a few sneak peek tracks up on the net to check out, can't wait for this gig! would be lovely to see you there

xx

 

Katt

 

 

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The Woohoo Revue

The Woohoo Revue



Nov 18 2009 10:41 PM

Our show on Fri 11 December at the East Brunswick Club,

with a huge line up featuring Mojo Juju and the Snake Oil Merchants and
Mikelangelo and the Tin Star; two of our very favourite acts.


Hope to see you there









The Process

The Process



Nov 16 2009 6:08 AM

Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors

Jess Ribeiro and the Bone Collectors



Nov 15 2009 6:30 AM

song swap!!! Lindsay Phillips!!!Awesome...Have a great gig Tom and will see you again soon.
Take care xoxo Jess
Suzie Stapleton

Suzie Stapleton



Nov 14 2009 2:58 AM

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Suzie Stapleton

Suzie Stapleton



Nov 14 2009 2:44 AM

Two can play that game, Woodward.  I'm gonna spam all over your space....
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Kinch Kinski

Kinch Kinski



Nov 14 2009 2:15 AM

Cool, I'll have to check the ole' work schedule but if I'm free I'd love to come along
The Soft Hills

The Soft Hills



Nov 9 2009 8:42 PM

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The Gems



Nov 9 2009 11:40 AM

Cayn Borthwick Band (Sans Gras)

Cayn Borthwick Band (Sans Gras)



Nov 2 2009 3:36 AM

Hey hey monsters......
Cayn Borthwick Band are playing a very intimate and very free show this friday at Grumpy's Green on Smith st with support from Ten Pound Henry (Miles O'Neil of Suitcase Royale). Music starts at 8 and goes till late....
..
Rob Nicita

Rob Nicita



Oct 31 2009 3:08 AM

Hey tom!

How are you?

Just letting you know, my EP "Imaginary

Mind" has finally arrived!  It can be bought from my website for $10,

which is found on my page, and along with that i have also uploaded two

songs from it! So please have a listen if you have time, would be great

to hear what you think!

All the best! 



RobN
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Amazing Tuppy Dog



Oct 29 2009 11:40 PM


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MethAGOD



Oct 27 2009 1:08 PM

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Innuendo

Innuendo



Oct 26 2009 1:35 PM

 

Un abrazo de toda la banda.
Mechanical Pterodactyl

Mechanical Pterodactyl



Oct 25 2009 6:52 AM

Hey it's our last headline gig for the year this Thursday.  Would be great to see you before we go into hibernation.


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Amazing Tuppy Dog



Oct 25 2009 5:14 AM


Tuppy Dog Halloween


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Dub the Magic Dragon



Oct 14 2009 1:49 PM

Sitars n Bleeps - Melbournes first Eastern Electro and Dub festival! This Saturday 17th October at First Floor, 393 Brunswick St, Fitzroy. 9 PM!! Featuring Dub the Magic Dragon, Bulke, DJ Lord Lingham, DJ BP, with Visual Arts from Arnold Eye and Irons! It will be a call for racial harmony in the wake of recent violence towards Indian immigrants living in Australia! We will celebrate our cultural diversity and human likeness with performances from artists of a wide variety of racial and cultural backgrounds.
One world, One people, One love!


Jimmy Yukka and His Amazing Band

Jimmy Yukka and His Amazing Band



Oct 13 2009 6:52 PM


JIMMY YUKKA HAS HAD ENOUGH OF MYSPACE

Hi

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oh and fyi, the new EP is so close it hurts :)
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heidi elva



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The Maladies



Oct 3 2009 3:29 AM

Hello!

We are coming to Melbourne next weekend....

Oct 9th - Old Bar w Jamie Hutchings & His Imaginary Choir
Oct 10th - The Retreat w Clinkerfield
Oct 11 - The Evelyn w Kel Day & The Wildes (arvo show)

Hope You Can Make It!
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Special Hyde

Special Hyde



Oct 3 2009 3:18 AM

Have a good show man see ya next week or maybe tonight after work haha
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