Tom Bolton
NEWS   Tom Bolton's third album is currently in production, due for release later in 2009.
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Tom Bolton writes "beautiful and interesting music with a melancholic flair", drawing on an eclectic brew of folk, roots and rock inspirations... 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 (double-bass and harmonies).

"When I Cross the River", Tom's second album, was 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.

His third album is currently underway, due for release later in 2009.
Do you play live?
I've been playing gigs for the last six or seven years, mostly solo. Two years ago I was joined by Richard Grace on double-bass and harmonies. We play folk clubs, acoustic venues, house concerts, festivals, bars... but mostly we're aiming for a listening audience, places where people are there for the music.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
everything is being shaken upside down... anyone can put their music up and make a noise... everyone wants it all for nothing, right now... just like little children... and people who know that live music is way way way beyond listening to mp3s... they have access to a treasure that the internet simply cannot even start to approximate!
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I'm not sure why I would want to. I have complete control over everything I do. I make and play the music that is in my heart. I choose which gigs I wanna play. I record my albums the way I want to record them... after finding the money the hard way... and I own the whole thing!
Band History:
I've been writing songs since I was sixteen. The journey into music has been strange, long, turbulent, confusing, exhilarating... it's still going... I love making music!
Your influences?
The Seekers, Jethro Tull, The Mamas and The Papas, Bread, The Moody Blues, Neil Young, James Taylor, Cat Stevens, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, Natalie Merchant, David Sylvian, YMO, REM, Radiohead, Low
Favorite spot?
the world
Equipment used:
Martin HD28
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