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Tom Bolton
Avg 5.00 / 5
Total of 2 votes
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Last update: 23 Aug 2008 06:21 AM
Account: Artist
Location: AUSTRALIA-Oceania: Australia: Victoria
Signed up: 08/05/08 03:08:56
Members: Tom Bolton
Genre: Acoustic
Influences: The Mamas and The Papas, Neil Young, Jethro Tull, Joni Mitchell, David Sylvian, REM, Bruce Cockburn, Natalie Merchant
Website: http://www.sensibletom.com/
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Biography
Tom Bolton writes and plays sparkling folk-acoustic songs with a mystical twist, drawing on an eclectic brew of folk, pop, roots and rock inspirations. Distinctive melodies and rhythms are woven through with well-crafted lyrics. A variety of influences shine out without obvious effort... hints of everything from Richie Havens, Jefferson Airplane and Nick Drake, through to David Sylvian and beyond. The result of more than thirty years of journeying into music is a solid collection of original work, first documented in the 2003 album "Acoustic Caravan"
In 2006, having played solo gigs for a number of years, he was joined onstage by Richard Grace. Tom's soaring vocals and sparse acoustic guitar, accompanied by Richard's deep-velvet double-bass and harmonies, have earned them a reputation as engaging performers at folk and acoustic venues around Australia.
"When I Cross the River" is Tom's second album, released November 2007. It was recorded and produced by Jeremy P Martin, with a diverse collection of musicians weaving a rich canvas of sounds around the core of vocals, acoustic guitar and acoustic double-bass. It has been attracting very positive reviews and getting regular airplay on independent radio in Australia, Europe, Canada and USA.
(download "Little Star" free from the 'music' page)
www.sensibletom.com
"Tom Bolton crafts folk-influenced songs with real wit and intelligence"
Anna Maria Stjarnell - Luna Kafe
"Rarely have I heard such dramatic heartfelt music, and it's tinged with a sense of spirituality that's invigorating"
Calvin Powers - Taproot Radio
"hints of Tim Buckley... resonant guitar... a hushed, desolate air."
Mark Suppanz - The Big Takeover
"Australian folk singer Tom Bolton is a formidable guitarist who writes romantic/poetic lyrics occasionally reminiscent of later-era Sting... probably better than later-era Sting."
Harry S Truman - The Owl and The Bear
"...another excellent offering from a gifted songwriter and poet"
Anne Infante - Folk Rag
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