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Appearances: Where I have performed
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I am an old-school folkie – a performer of folk music that has stood the test of time, and original music in the same mold.
I have been playing and singing music since I can remember. My first instrument is guitar, but I can also play banjo, mandolin, harmonica, and a few other folk instruments tolerably well. From time to time, silliness gets the best of me resulting in a musical selection on an unusual instrument like the spoons, jaw harp, or soda straw.
My original songs are rooted in the English speaking folk tradition. Add to these a smattering of “real” folk songs and you have a Tom Smith musical performance presented in an easy going and engaging style. I have performed at folk festivals, coffeehouses, schools, and concerts throughout the Northeastern United States to audiences large and small, young and old.
My recordings include:
“Peace on Peabody Hill” (2008), Informal family-friendly recordings made for my granddaughter and her parents. This CD is sold to benefit Tunefoolery, a charity I have supported for years.
“Chip Off the New Block” (1981), songs and stories for kids from A Gentle Wind
“If You Want Any More You Can Sing It Yourself” (1979), currently out of print. Remember vinyl records?
I also have many informal home-grown recordings in my Jukebox.
My monthly newsletter The Kitchen Musician, has been going strong since May 2007. Sign up for my mailing list, and I will send you each newsletter as I post it. Each issue contains a new song and discussion about folk music.
Thank you for dropping by to visit! Come back often. Leave a comment or send me an email.
- Tom
