It has been my privilege to play with a bunch of great players who lift the music up...I've been having a blast;
Guitar; Jim Oblon (www.myspace.com/jimoblon),
Andy Solberg (www.andysolberg.com), Curtiss Thompson (www.myspace.com/villagejammers), Jim Martin, Dennis Fancher (www.myspace.com/dennisfancher).
Drums; Steve Peck, Jim Gwin (www.bso.org), Vinny Pagano, Jay Williams. Bob Hill (www.myspace.com/bobhillondrums),
Jake goldbas (www.myspace.com/jakegoldbas),
. Ben Bilello (www.myspace/benbilello, Alex Chapman.
Upright bass; Marshall Wood (www.aahome.com/donna/),
Lou Bocciarelli, Bryan Rizzuto (www.roomful.com), Marty Ballou (www.themystix.com), Joe Fitzgerald, Bill Morrison, John Turner, Peter Tillotson, Fran Ieraci, Mark McCormick (www.uscg.mil/band/Bios/mccormick.asp), Jim Tutunjian, Rory MacLeod
Pedal Steel; Kerry Anderson
Accordion; Sonny Barbato (www.sonnybarbato.com)
For the recording of my CD "Hurricane" (2007), I was lucky to have my talented friend Jim Carpenter as producer. Jim is a gifted songwriter and musician who also knows how to make records that sound good ...
"Hurricane" was made with the following group of talented musicians;
Jim Carpenter (www.myspace.com/jimcarpenter); Guitars, papoose, congas, shaker, mandolin, tambourine,cabasa, vocals,
Curtiss Thompson (my brother) (www.myspace.com/villajejammers); electric guitar, mandolin, vocals.
Jim Gwin (www.bso.org); drums,
Marshall Wood (www.aahome/donna/); Acoustic Bass,
Mike Palazzolo (www.myspace.com/villagejammers); electric bass,
Charlie Paterno; Pedal steel,
Jay Dempsey (www.myspace.com/jaydempseyhighwaycall); vocals,
Sandy Allen (www.myspace.com/sandmansandyallen); slide guitar, vocals,
Cecile Thompson (my sister); vocals,
Bill Light (www.myspace.com/wflight1969); Slide guitar,
Laura Light; vocals,
Debbie Ryder; vocals.
Influences
I imagine that's everything you hear to some degree...anyway...some favorites; Merle Haggard, Hank Williams, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Hal Ketchum, Lambert, Hendricks & Ross, Tony Rice, Raul Malo, John Anderson, Vince Gill, Chris Isaak, Waylon Jennings, Aretha Franklin, George Jones, Asleep at The Wheel, Kris Kristofferson, Alison Krauss, JJ Cale, Kim Richey, Mark Chesnutt, The Derailers, Red Steagall, Jack Smith & The Rockabilly Planet, Bob Woodruff, Fred Eaglesmith, Chris Knight, Tim O'Brien, Charlie Rich, EmmyLou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Ricky Skaggs, Lefty Frizzell, Johnny Cash, Radney Foster, Lyle Lovett, Ed Bruce, Dean Martin, Pinmonkey, The Beach Boys, Bruce Springsteen, Steve Azar, Frank Sinatra, David Lynn Jones, The Beatles, Dwight Yoakam, David Ball, Pam Tillis...there's more...
Vince Thompson sings songs of experience in a resonant, baritone voice. He has been influenced by the lean, truthful lyrics of Merle Haggard and the sweet melodies of Hank Williams, along with the rhythms of jazz and rock & roll, His own compositions are written from the perspective of a man who, after growing up in California, traveled far from home for months at a time, over many years as a deck officer aboard large ships.
In his performances, Vince includes uptempo tunes and ballads, original compositions and songs of others. Listeners will hear the impact of country and bluegrass in his music, along with an assured, smooth style, pointing to the influence of jazz and swing. Together with some of the finest musicians in New England, Vince plays music that sounds good and makes you feel something.
The typical lineup includes Vince on rhythm guitar and vocals with upright bass, drums and electric guitar.
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Just wanted to let you know I've been hard at work in the studio for my long overdue sophomore album, and have just posted a new track for you to preview. The song is called "SLOW ME DOWN" and it's a demo that I did at home, co-written by the very talented Johnny Reid! I am so excited about the new album that I just couldn't wait to share SOMETHING with everybody, so I hope you enjoy this little "sneak peak"!!
I look forward to hearing from you about the track, and encourage you to check out the new pictures I've put up.
Hope you are having a great week!
Cyndi
Thanks for adding the new page. Its an Honor to be in your Friends list...Doc Killian-Veteran-Songwriter of TO OUR TROOPS, REMEMBER OUR VETERANS and MY FLAG
Yes, the 2005 gig at L&M - I remember it. It doesn't seem that long ago, time flies.
Great songs and sound on your CD, I love the vocal work as well.
Jim is awesome, very talented and certainly an influence on my music. Say hi to your siblings and musicians down in CT. for me, I'm still up here in MA. plucking away.
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