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Tommy

About Me

Apparently everyone's bios are in the third person...
Tommy Sklut, entertainer, singer and songwriter has been busting through the local music scene in Lansing since 2005. He has been featured at Rum Runners and more than 10 other dueling piano bars in Michigan and the Midwest.
Tommy’s performances feature the work of an incredible array of artists and a repertoire of more than 500 songs. Some of his favorite influences include Billy Joel, Led Zeppelin, Ben Folds, Dave Matthews and Martin Sexton. His first demo of original music (entitled “DemOOOH”) blends rock n’ roll piano, a soulful voice and grooves that make you wanna’ move your feet.
The 22 year-old Michigan State University graduate draws on classical roots instrumentally and vocally. On piano, guitar and percussion Tommy has an extensive vocal background including past membership in the popular 8-man a cappella group the MSU Accafellas.
Look for Tommy all over the US at Rum Runners Lansing, or man other Dueling Piano Bars- all requests, all sing-along-rock-rollicking fun.
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 18/09/2006
Band Members: Tommy Sklut: Dueling Pianos and Original Music; piano, voice, acoustic guitar, drums, harmonica, & professional bullshitting.
Also featuring/appearing: Ashton Moore, vocals
Brady Corcoran, guitar
Jesse Broman, percussion
Jake Greenwood, percussion
David Menzo, guitar
Influences: My Mother (literally), The Beatles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Ben Folds, Led Zeppelin, Yes, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, U2, Dave Matthews Band, Adam Pascal, Martin Sexton, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, John Mayer, The Jellyfish, Queen, Drew DeFour, and many more.
Sounds Like: anti-conditioning yourself to understand the complex beauty of the world. Or something like that.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Unsigned

My Blog

"The Right Thing" Music Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRgpK4pCiBM
Posted by on Sat, 29 Aug 2009 09:16:00 GMT

Tommy Keyz Crazy Game of Poker, No Woman No Cry

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7kB9DQP-Mo Chillin' in the basement of the Playhouse, E. Lansing.
Posted by on Thu, 05 Feb 2009 15:38:00 GMT

John Lennon - Imagine (Cover by A Perfect Circle)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=de3ldip5tp0 MUST HEAR cover of IMAGINE. Imagine all the people: living for today You may say i'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you...
Posted by on Fri, 23 May 2008 01:21:00 GMT

MTV blows another disgusting load in our faces

As if RealWorld, RoadRules, Cribs and the plethora of other obnoxiously shitty 18 minute blobs of revolting television wasn’t enough, MTV comes out with Rock The Cradle featuring the kids of pre...
Posted by on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 21:37:00 GMT

For an Enlightening Time, Enjoy pt 1.0

I’ve been enjoying Stumble at limited intervals. These are some finds. http://www.adultmoosefinder.com/search/Look, need I say more. The satire is in the title. I do not advocate for the conten...
Posted by on Sat, 29 Mar 2008 01:26:00 GMT

Rising? Do it yourself

Easter is Easter. Believe what you will. "Christ died for your sins..." Resurrected on a third day...Yada yada a lot of talk about religion, that which I don’t buy into anymore (for my own reaso...
Posted by on Sun, 23 Mar 2008 22:47:00 GMT

Here comes another Monday- Party @ Rum Runners Jan. 31

9 Days remain& Party January 31, 2007 @ Rum Runners. That having been said, we now return to what will hopefully be a decent blog.Week two of "Spring" semester 2007, and like a penance for a few old ...
Posted by on Sun, 21 Jan 2007 22:12:00 GMT

Birthday Looms... 3 day weekend too: Thank you Dr. King

The last day of January is looming in the distant future. I've put up invites for my party on here (myspace) and on Facebook as well. January 31, 2007. It's a Wednesday. Bring whoever you want. It's g...
Posted by on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 14:49:00 GMT

Turns Out...

Turns Out&The Christmas break has been a time of relaxation, going home, catching up with relatives and people you only see 3  4 times a year etc. etc. Christmas Eve was held at my parent's place. 30...
Posted by on Sun, 07 Jan 2007 20:40:00 GMT

...and brrreak! shnoogins.

Man, its been a while since I've written something up here& So here's the run down of the past few weeks.Hell week- the whole week before finals- was a bitch. I took written finals in Class Strings I,...
Posted by on Sun, 17 Dec 2006 22:33:00 GMT