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Tom Malm & The Arm Band

Funk that cracks the earth

About Me

Tom Malm is a singer/songwriter/guitarist with a wide specrtum of influences that fall within the groove of his deep blues roots. Whether sitting around having a beer after the show, singing one of his songs, or connecting with the audience with his stage patter, Tom is a great story teller. Sometimes humorous, sometimes tragic, the signature of a Tom Malm written song is a solid groove, a cleverly turned phrase, and cosmic truth with which nearly anyone can identify. Tom performs live back by a rhythm section he calls "The Arm Band," an acronym using the first letter of the last names of bassist, Chris Arter and drummer Jayme Rivel. His voice is an instrument of expression: sometimes telling tales of vendiction in a "get-even" growl, sometimes lamenting lost love in a raspy purr, using the guitar to punctuate his stories - each phrase layed tonefully and tight into the pocket of the accompanying instruments. Almost every tune has a funky back-beat or a danceable sway.In the ‘90’s, the music industry publication, "Playback" featured a story on Tom written by the legendary Guitar Player writer, Tom Mulhearn. Blue Oyster Cult and former Black Sabbath drummer, Bobby Rondinelli, once said Tom was “like the mayor of the music industry.” He has gone shoe shopping with Keb Mo, drawn-up football plays for Bob Weir, gotten diet advice from Allen Woody and helped Warren Haynes Christmas shop for his brother. He has helped to shape the guitar sound of session artists in Nashville, Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell and several artists in between. The Delta Blues Museum in Clarksdale, Mississipps honored him for his contributions in preserving the memory of the early instruments of the genre from the 1920’s and 1930’s...

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/31/2007
Band Members:Tom Malm (guitar/vocals) has a varying group of folks he plays with. LIVE SHOWS: Jayme Rivel - Drums, Chris Arter - Bass. (you know Chris from the popular Chris Arter Band that he fronts as the guitar player/vocalist). Delton Walker (sax) has been part of shows from the day he and Tom met. In the Studio: Daniel Bower (Drums/Percussion/Harmonica/Vocals); Ben Longenecker (Bass/Vocals); El Houle (Drums/Percussion); Jeff Wandling (Bass); Mike Borowski (Keys).
Influences: Louis Armstrong, Chubby Checker, The Isley Brothers, Chuck Berry, Ike Turner, The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, James Brown, Bob Dylan, Dexter Gordon, Curtis Mayfield, Marvin Gaye, The Grateful Dead, Elvis (both of them), Neil Young, Canned Heat, The Kinks, Lou Reed, Bill Haley, Johnny Cash, The Band, The Byrds, CSN, Steve Forbert, The Flying Buritto Brothers, Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, John Hammond, Guy Clark, Jefferson Airplane, Jerry Jeff Walker, Smokey Robinson, Randy Newman, John Prine, Joe Messina, Steve Cropper, George Harrison, Taj Mahal, Pete Seeger, Neville Brothers, BB King, Buddy Guy, Billy Preston, The Jackson 5, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Warren Zevon, Bob Marley, Wilson Pickett, Bonnie Raitt, Little Richard, John Hiatt, Jim & Jesse, Billy Paul, Son Seals, Bill Monroe, Chicago, Amazing Rhythm Aces, Phil Ochs, Atlanta Rhythm Section, The Eagles, Glenn Miller, Johnny Mercer, Richie Havens, Charlie Daniels, Cole Porter . . . and of course, ABBA. I could sit and write all day . . .
Sounds Like: music.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Waiting for the Green Light with the Dalai Lama

On Thuursday, an unfortunate motorcycle accident forced me to follow a detour that took me deeper into Bethlehem than I usually travel.  I came to a stop light and as I waiting for it to change, ...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Sat, 12 Jul 2008 06:07:00 PST

Check out this event: Who Hill Presents Splintered Sunlight

Hosted By: Who HillWhen: Saturday Jul 19, 2008 at 12:00 AMWhere: Hex Hollow Farm90 Bull RoadBarto, PA 19504United StatesDescription:Who Hill Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Tue, 08 Jul 2008 08:30:00 PST

Tom Malm & The Arm Band at The Nail THIS FRIDAY!

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti... We're on the bill with two other great bands at the venue voted #1 for live music in the area. Should be a nice night - expecting a great cr...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 07:19:00 PST

Tom Malm & The Arm Band wants you to check out a photo on MySpace in the My Photos album

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseacti... Make plans to attend the Cherrywood Lounge's Jerry Garcia tribute on August 1. Tom Malm & The Arm Band, Chris Schutz & The Tourists, plus the fir...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Wed, 25 Jun 2008 04:33:00 PST

Check out this event: Tom Malm & The Arm Band w/ Tinsley Ellis

Hosted By: Sellersville TheaterWhen: Thursday Jun 12, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere: Sellersville TheaterSellersville, PA 18960United StatesDescription:Sellersville Theater Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Fri, 06 Jun 2008 01:42:00 PST

This Job Gives Me The Blues

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VeQowjJyoU ...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 08:56:00 PST

Devastation continues to trail Tom Malm & The Arm Band’s Funk

The evidence continues to mount that proves when Tom Malm plays with the rhythm section he calls "The ARM BAND," they produce an earthshaking funk that is too much for the aging structures in Philadel...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Fri, 11 Apr 2008 08:19:00 PST

Check out this event: Tom Malm & Delton Walker, Chris Arter, Jayme Rivel

Hosted By: Tom Malm & friends When: Saturday Mar 29, 2008 at 10:00 PMWhere: Finnigan’sRt 130East Windsor, NJ 08512United StatesDescription:Tom Malm & friends Click Here To View Event...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:08:00 PST

Philly Bridge Can’t Bear the Funk!

When Chris Arter stepped in to play bass with Delton, Jayme and me at Murph’s on Girard Ave last Saturday, I had no idea what to expect.  He’s a frontman, guitar player for ...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Thu, 20 Mar 2008 07:44:00 PST

New Venue, New Band, New Friends, New Love for Playing

Today I woke up with a smile on my face.   Thanks to everyone that had anything to do with it. Thanks to Fred at Murph’s - you have a great place to play.  Everyone was so good to...
Posted by Tom Malm & The Arm Band on Sun, 16 Mar 2008 10:50:00 PST