Anyone
who has seen Tommy Rando perform already knows what the rest
of the world is about to discover. Tommy's songs are strong and
individual; however, the first thing that captures your attention
is the unique tone of his voice, which has a warm and huscky
texture. Even his soulful whisper conveys power, conviction and
grace - all the cuts and bruises of a life fully lived. When
he lets rip, we see his emotion creep in like an approaching
storm.
Rando, an Australian singer/guitarist
from a very young age, was helped along by a scholarship grant
to the National Guitar Summer Workshop held in Connecticut, New
York.
It was there that Tommy was
guided to seek out the ingredients that shaped his artistic style.
A US tour for B.M.I. stemmed from his time in New York. Hooking
up with artists/writers such as Jeff Cohen (Will & Grace
TV Sitcom and Spin Doctors), Tommy was able to showcase his talents
as an Australian songwriter.
Back at home, Tommy has played
with Australia's best, including: "Taxiride", "Boomcrash
Opera", "Invertigo", James Reyne and Vanessa Amarrosi
just to name a few. With a growing catelogue of over 150 songs,
Tommy has his tunes playing regularly on the television show
"Neighbours" as well as writing for "Australian
Idol" artists.
Early inspiration came from
artists such as Hendrix, Sting, Seal, Jeff Buckley, The Dave
Matthews Band, soul and gospel singers. Tommy explains, "The
importance of music, is to portray yourself as honestly as possible
and to touch the soul..." "...let the words and emotion
tell the story...we are story-tellers you know."
There is no doubt that anyone
in the audience of one of Tommy's shows will see a brilliant
singer/songwriter who truly wears his heart on his sleeve. His
ageless songs are executed with vision and clarity and delivered
with heart-felt reflection and passion.
Tommy's
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Photography
Credits:
Gina Milicia @ Whitehouse Studios
Gig shots by Erin Slattery Photography, David
Gilfillan and Holly Allen
All band publicity photography by Dave Viney
"In The Waiting Room" Album Cover Photography Gina
Milicia @ Whitehouse Studios |