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Tom Williams and The Boat (www.myspace.com/williamstommusic) are a 6 piece anti-folk band from Tunbridge Wells best described as Bob Dylan meets Lightspeed Champion/Eugene McGuiness with the lyrical style of Regina Spektor or Win Butler. Hailing from the town of Tunbridge Wells, Tom Williams & The Boat first formed six months ago; a natural progression from Tom’s solo work. With drums, bass, violins, guitars, mouth organs and pianos, their sound is epic and adventurous whilst retaining an strong personality and humanity, rooted in Tom’s song writing. The band have earned a constantly growing fan-base through supporting bands such as The Wombats, Good Books, Jack Penate, Air Traffic, Chris TT, Jeremy Warmsley, Emmy the Great and Laura Marling. Last year Tom’s debut six track EP, the now sold out, Town Station Demos was released by local independent label Win Win Win! Records. The first edition of the Tom Williams and The Boat EP, The Penguin EP, was released by UNlabel on limited edition CD with hand finished artwork and is now sold out. The newest EP, 'The February EP' was released on the band's own label wire boat recordings [www.wireboatrecordings.co.uk] Recorded onto 2'' tape at The Granary Studios in Lamberhurst, Kent and is the most accomplished set of recordings that Tom has released to date, and has gained support and air play from Steve Lamacq, Huw Stephens, and the bbc radio kent introducing team. They were also picked as one of two kent bands to play radio one's one big weekend in maidstone, in may 2008, gaining national coverage and exposure, their biggest gig to date...
With the band's captivating and atmospheric live shows, excellent new EP and strong fan base it's not surprising they are already receiving interest from indie and major level heavyweights. Forget the usual tags – ‘singer-songwriter', ‘folk-indie', ‘troubadour'. If you've caught Tom Williams live, either solo or with his band, you'll understand.Please email Tom with any enquirys tomwilliamsmusic@hotmail.com.
Despite Tom’s youth he is rapidly
developing the charisma and presence, both onstage and off, that will
endear him to all he meets or who see his live performance.
If you want to get your hands on a demo or book Tom for a gig please email Tom at tomwilliamsmusic@hotmail.com
its was lovely to meet you too, you were so nice, even though u had just finished your slot!!! I already love the first 2 from your myspace, but i also love Trixy Vixen and October! its such a lovely homemade CD! when we was walking home we both said how amazing it was :D Last 3? WOW, im lucky to get one! did anyone else buy one last night? x
Heya, you guys were brilliant last night :D I'd been looking forward to seeing you all day and you didnt disappoint! Sorry i was awkward and asked for a CD just after you had finished... but i had to leave :( Im glad i asked though as i love the CD!!! :D Were you pleased with how it went? x
aah well its kinda confusing i live in fairwarp (about 15 mins away from twells) but i also live near lewes. and tara livs in brighton and i used to also live there aswell as the other places. xxx
well I especially love exactly good on you :] but all the songs ive heard so far have a great feel to em and ill be sure to check out your site thanks :]
heey your set was awesome last night! and those cds you gave us are amazing thankyou so much :) wouldnt women be sweet is luvly we cant wait for the new ep we shall be dancing away next time your play at the forum for sureee! lilah & tara xxxx
really was amazed by your talent. I WILL see you again even if it means traveling quite a way, would be well worth it.
Really lovely people to, thank you so much for your help last night. Was appriciated more then we could explain. If there is ever anything i can do to help, just ask, i'll always be willing to help you guyss out :)
