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Tom Cook

Tryin' to break even......

About Me

Tom Cook began writing songs in 1991 after seeing the Highwaymen perform in Sun city Az.Heavily inspired by his "Mt. Rushmore"(John Prine,Todd Snider,Kris Kristofferson and Johnny Cash) He's proud to tell you that he's stolen a little something from each one of them.He's honest enough to tell you that he has struggled with demons in his life and considers himself lucky to be alive.With over four years of powder free living under his belt,he is now focusing on his songwriting and musical growth.Tom has lived in San diego Where he grew up,LA Where he threw up,Denver Where he learned to play,Alaska Where he wanted to stay and in Nashville below the mill creek bridge where he barely survived his final days of Cocaine abuse.Now living in Bozeman Mt,He has found a Higher power and a better way of life along with some great friends and fellow musicians.He is currently putting finishing touches on his first full length C.D. "Break Even" which features some of Montanas finest musicians and is getting ready to start work on an acoustic solo project,"Words and Chords". Tom is also busy playing gigs in and around Bozeman,both by himself and with his new band,"Boot Whiskey" which includes local favorites,Chris Donahue,Grant Gilmore,Garret Robinson and Kenny "Sidewinder" Stancil. When not playing,he's slinging drinks down at the Filling Station.Check this songwriter out,He's honest and from the heart,Usually,Peace. Save The World - One Click At A Time!
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Music:

Member Since: 5/15/2007
Band Website: Your lookin at it!
Band Members: Studio Band: Tom Cook Vocals and Acoustic Guitar: Paul Decker Drums: Rick Winking Lead Guitar: Eddy T Bass: Leona Veltkamp Piano, Acordian: Rob Lethert Harmony Vocals: Phil Savanah Acoustic Guitar on "Grandma found my bong": Gil Stober Producer,Enginer: Deb Stober Photos,design,cookies,and positive input:Live Band:"BOOT WHISKEY" consist of Tom Cook on Vocals and acoustic guitar,Chris"Donnie Evil"Donahue on lead guitar,Garrett Robinson on bass,Kenny "The Sidewinder" Stancil on drums and Grant Gilmore on keyboards.
Influences: There are so many great bands that I love,But when it comes to being influenced,For me it's all about the songwriter,These are my favorites: John Prine,Todd Snider,Johnny Cash,Kris Kristofferson,Cody Canada,Rodney Crowell,Steve Earle,James Mc Murtry,Slaid Cleaves,Neil Young,Bob Dylan,Steve Goodman,Ray Wylie Hubbard,Robert Earl Keen,Will Kimbrough,Tommy Womack,Shawn Camp,Scott Miller,Iris Dement,Rosanne Cash,Michelle Shocked,Hayes Carll,Bob Wayne,Hank III,Bruce Springsteen,Etc. Etc. I could probably go on all day!!!The bands I love are Cross Canadian Ragweed,Led Zep, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd,Mickey and the motor cars,Reckless Kelly, Slobberbone,Old 97's,Bottle rockets,Lucero,Uncle Tupelo,Rush,Judas Priest,Lynyrd Skynyrd,Drive by Truckers,Pearl Jam Etc. Etc.
Sounds Like: Tom Cook
Record Label: My Empty Wallet
Type of Label: None