Tommy Edwards

Artist Information

Biography

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 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.

Instrumentation

Tommy Edwards: guitar, mandolin, lap steel, vocals

Discography

LPs include:

Alive and Pickin'
High and Lonesome
In The Raw
The Heart of Virginia

Yes, Tommy has songs that have had streaming or radio airplay.

Official Website

http://www.myspace.com/tommyedwards

Audio

• Poor Child
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• MoonShine
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• Words (Live)
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• Lola
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Video

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Press

• Tommy Edwards and his Mandolin [+ Show ]
  

  "...one of the freshest voices I've heard in a long time: Tommy Edwards. He's singing and playing a..."...one of the freshest voices I've heard in a long time: Tommy Edwards. He's singing and playing a mandolin...And he rocks."

• Tommy Edwards Band [+ Show ]
  

  "... Edwards' playing, whether on guitar or mandolin, was tight -- particularly when he was playing ..."... Edwards' playing, whether on guitar or mandolin, was tight -- particularly when he was playing rhythm chords.
  And his singing, strong and heartfelt, matched his lyrics. His seeming openness to exposing his emotions onstage shows that he has come a long way from his younger days..."
  

• High Point Review [+ Show ]
  

  LATEST REVIEW Name: Tommy Edwards Rating: 5 Review: I am the owner of High Point Coffee on Bra...LATEST REVIEW
  Name: Tommy Edwards Rating: 5
  
  Review: I am the owner of High Point Coffee on Brambleton Ave. (across from Oakeys) We have been fortunate enough to have Tommy play. He was OUTSTANDING! He wowed a packed house with his music and message. I have since had customers begging to bring him back (which we plan to do... Often!) He is a must see/have entertainer.
  
  

• MyWeek in Music December 13th to 19th [+ Show ]
  

  "...he always sounds awesome. He has a blues country rock thing going on and he has a great voice....."...he always sounds awesome. He has a blues country rock thing going on and he has a great voice..."
  Scott Zenson

• The Heart of Virginia Foundation [+ Show ]
  

  http://www.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-3630.php http://www.wavy.com/Global/category...http://www.techsideline.com/news_archive/showArticle-3630.php
  
  http://www.wavy.com/Global/category.asp?C=97903
  
  http://www.wdbj7.com/Global/story.asp?S=8183353
  
  Check out these links for some information about Tommy's foudation.

Setlist

Tommy's has over 500 original songs. His sets consist primarily of his original songs. Covers may include, but are not limited to:
Whipping Post - The Allman Brothers
Statesboro Blues - The Allman Brothers
Just Got Paid Today - ZZ Top
Pink Houses - John Cougar
Family Tradition - Hank Williams, Jr.
Sympathy for the Devil - The Rolling Stones
Me and My Uncle - The Grateful Dead
The Harder They Come - Jimmy Cliff
Crossroads- Robert Johnson
Fire on the Mountain/What I Got/Jane Says Medley

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