TomTerry

Tom became inspired by the soulful sounds of the late 60s/early 70s. "As far back as I can remember I felt connected to the low end coming from the speakers of my dad's record player and 8 track, from then on I was on a quest for the roots of American music".Tom played the Jersey Shores as a teen, and later went on to tour Europe, New England, the Midwest and the south with some of the best blues and soul acts America has to offer. Tom has rolled with Jason Ricci & New Blood, CiderHouse, Jeff Pitchell and Texas Flood, shared the stage with Clarence Clemmons, and the late Danny Federici of E Street fame. He has also supported numerous performers such as the Derek Trucks Band, Johnny Winter, Wilson Pickett, Koko Taylor and Savoy Brown currently playing regularly with John Brandoli, Ottomatic Slim, BluesHead and seasonally with the Tinkers, Art Steele's shake it on down and The Guy Wallis duo. He also freelances locally and plays one nighters with many top national acts passing through RI, Mass and Ct.Tom also produced Bonnie Light and Mya Elaine's independent records. He has played on and produced countless recordings in New England, New York and New Jersey.Tom plays Vintage Fender and Yahama 5 string Bass Guitars, always putting groove first!Tom graduated from Holyoke Community College and holds a degree in music. He also gives lessons, teaching: guitar, bass guitar, music theory and Solfege to over 60 students privately and at Performance music in Westfield Ma and Wilbraham music.