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Tommy Edwards

About Me

We must look forward to address mounting mental health and wellbeing issues as the pace of life accelerates into the twenty first century. The combination of rapidly advancing technology, population growth, and expanded world economy create a need for development of a means of daily decompressions. As community programs and activities for youth and adult disappear, communities become more fragmented and people become increasingly isolated.I've moved to Virginia to establish The Heart of Virginia campaign in response to the events that transpired on the campus of Virginia Tech the morning of April 16th 2007. Through song and open discussion, I hope to help de-stigmatize mental illness and capaign for forward thinking programs that will help revitalize communities from within. Please check out our profile at www.myspace.com/theheartofvirginia. I appreciate your support!Visit my snocap store for downloads or you may email me directly to purchase any of my CDs.Myspace Layouts

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Member Since: 26/07/2005
Band Website: myspace.com/theheartofvirginia theheartofva.org
Band Members: Tommy Edwards- Guitar/ Vox Brad Taylor- Bass



Influences: Johnny Cash, Jimi Hendrix, The Allman Brothers, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Freddy King, Jim Croche, Blues Traveler, Charlie Daniels, Bob Seger, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, G Love, the Dead, Gov't. Mule, Butch Robins, Bill Monroe, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Power Station ..
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Sounds Like: Hailing from the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains of southern Virginia, singer/ song writer Tommy Edwards sows a quilt of American roots music that is uniquely his own, spinning tales of a modern troubadour facing changing times and a culture in need of a voice. In the summer of 2003, a high speed skateboarding accident resulted in a head injury that nearly ended Tommy’s life, led to mental illness, the loss of his business, and a life on the streets. Tommy’s story moves from hometown hero to homeless addict to reinvention, recovery, and rediscovery of life.Tommy has fronted a number of fusion based ensembles, incorporating a wide variety of instrumentation and stylistic license. His travels have taken him to 47 states and three countries, working with major recording artists, world class musicians, and recently as a member of the World International Blue Grass Band. His influences of blues, blue grass, folk, western, rock, and country have created a sound that is Uniquely Americana.
Record Label: Polytechnic Records!
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Coming Home Part 2 Bi Polar

It’s been a year sense I was visiting my family in Virginia. The twists and turns of life are amazing, frustrating, and rewarding in so many ways.  I was living in San Diego pursuing my mus...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Mar 2008 19:11:00 GMT

The Cult of pain and personality

As the pace of life increases adding pressures and stresses to our daily lives, we must develop and integrate activities into our lives as a means of prevention of mental and emotional illness.  ...
Posted by on Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:32:00 GMT

The Tragedy at Northern Illinois University

The tragedy at Northern Illinois University is a grim reminder of a need for better understanding of mental health and stricter governing the prescribing, monitoring, and regulation of pharmacological...
Posted by on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 03:35:00 GMT

The Power of Manifestation

Manifestation is one of the most powerful tools in the universe.  Using the tools of visualization and faith we can accomplish great things through the laws of attraction.  I personally have...
Posted by on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:14:00 GMT

THE BOOK OF LIFE PART ONE

The book of life Diet/ nutrition is the central pillar of all life. Without proper nourishment any living thing will degenerate and parish prematurely. This is true with all aspects of that life form...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Jan 2008 15:03:00 GMT

A new year for us all

Another year has passed, and I feel like I was running blindfolded through a thorn bush. The year has provided lots of inspiration for songs and stories. I moved back to Virginia after living in Sout...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Jan 2008 10:30:00 GMT

Holiday blues

The cycles of the seasons and the holidays remind us of seasons past and draw emotions to the surface that normally stay hidden, burrowed deep confines of our self preservation. We are reluctant to e...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:41:00 GMT

Coming home Pt. 1 my story

Coming home In the days following the shooting on the Virginia Tech campus, I decided that I was gong to move back to Virginia to pursue the concept that was created in my personal copping and dealin...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:37:00 GMT

Motivate

  In all of the totality of human knowledge, we have but one truth. There is one thing, an energy, that expresses it's self in infinite manifestations, and is always changing. We are each, one of...
Posted by on Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:02:00 GMT

Reflection

This day is alive as we celebrate a life in the wake of a passing. Friends gather together to tell stories of our lost friend, brother, son, father, and spouse. This is a tradition and it serves as r...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:01:00 GMT