Tom McInerney

Artist Information

Biography

Tom is an award winning singer-songwriter / guitarist, based in London, Ontario.

A member of SOCAN; the London Musicians Association (local 279 of the A.F.of M.); the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI); and the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals, Tom has been entertaining for almost 30 years.

He has won numerous awards for his songwriting, the most recent of which were from the 2010 Billboard International Song Contest and the 2009 Great American Song Contest, and is an important part of "Tin Pan North", the NSAI Songwriter's festival.

Tom's music has been described as soulful and important ("The Wild Broker" nothwithstanding!). His music and performances have been used in support of such varied causes as The Stephen Lewis Foundation; graceFM: Leprosy Mission Canada, Wellspring Cancer Centre, and the Alzheimer Society of London and Middlesex.

Tom is a regular performer at the Festa Italiana, and the London Celtic Festival, and he has worked with such diverse musicians as John P. Allen, Sandy MacKay, John Regan, Jesse Ross, Denise Pelley, Charles Di Raimondo, Steve Leslie and Wendell Ferguson.

With original music that is deep and meaningful, along with a sense of humour and ability to connect with his audience, you can expect Tom to always provide an energetic, yet enigmatic experience.

Instrumentation

Tom McInerney - Guitar and Vocals

Discography

Singles:
1) "Grandma" (in support of the Stephen Lewis Foundation's Grandmothers to Grandmothers Campaign)
2) "Bits and Pieces" (in support of the Alzheimer Society, London and Middlesex)
3) "The Garden" (Excerpt from "Stories Along the Journey", a show based on the Gospel of Matthew, consisting of 18 original songs.)

Links

• "Children For Flags" at NSAI Showcase
• "Bits and Pieces" at NSAI Songwriter Showcase

Audio

• Children for Flags
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• Bits and Pieces (Full Length)
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• Bits and Pieces (Shortened Version)
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• Grandma
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• Do You Know?
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• The Harbour Song
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• Three Nails
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• The Wild Broker
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Lyrics

• Children For Flags
• Bits and Pieces
• Grandma
• The Harbour Song
• Three Nails
• The Wild Broker

Video

Tom Performing "Grandma" Orangeville Feb 2009

Photo Gallery

Press

• A Modern Day Troubador [+ Show ]
  

  ... a 'Modern Day Troubadour'. Big, vibrant voice paired with relevant and topical approach to the ... ... a 'Modern Day Troubadour'. Big, vibrant voice paired with relevant and topical approach to the craft... - Wendell Ferguson

• Great American Song Contest
  

  Finalist in the 2009 Great American Song Contest for "Bits and Pieces"

• 100% Music Semi-Finalist
  

  Semi-Finalist in the 2009 "100% Music" International Songwriting Contest for "Bits and Pieces"

• Billboard World Song Contest
  

  "Bits and Pieces" achieved Honorable Mention status in the 17th annual Billboard World Song Contest

• Tom at Cobble Hills [+ Show ]
  

  This is a note to express my satisfaction of having Tom McInerney as our live entertainer at Cobble ...This is a note to express my satisfaction of having Tom McInerney as our live entertainer at Cobble Hills Golf and Ski Club. Tom was a pleasure to deal with and customers loved his music. I am looking forward to having Tom back to Cobble Hills as soon as possible.
  
  
  Thank You
  
  Justin Sherriff
  
  Event Coordinator
  Cobble Hills Golf and Ski Club
  

Setlist

Tom typically plays 40 -50 minute sets.
His repertoire covers more than 160 songs (including covers).
In addition to his original music, Tom covers Harry Chapin, The Beatles, Great Big Sea, Stan Rogers, John Denver, James Taylor and many others.

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