March 16, 2010

Exurb Review of Stronghold release party

Debbie Does Music?! Here is an excerpt of  Exurb Magazine’s review of the performance.

Tuesday nights are really not my ideal going out night, but Tuesday’s with Tom Freund at The Stronghold in Venice is tempting enough to get me out. Especially when it’s his new EP release party. Opening acts for Tom included Shane Alexander and Chris Joyner, two amazing singer/songwriters in their own right. But I was there for Tom, my favorite male vocalist, a guy I’ve been following for a couple years now, and who hit the jackpot with his new release, FIT TO SCREEN. Independent singer/songwriters are hard to find, if you are looking at the big box stores. But they are everywhere, when you look local, and you have the patience to find a gem. Tom is one of these treasures. His soulful voice, amazing talent, and group of friends he rocks with makes you feel good. The venue was awesome. The Stronghold, by day sells jeans on Abbot Kinney in Venice, by night, the upstairs loft turns into a listening room for great local performers.

To read the rest – go here.

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March 16, 2010

Hecho en Venice

Thanks to my friends over at root note music for the kind words on the new EP Fit To Screen! Here is an excerpt:

Last night I was lucky enough to see a couple of really talented musicians play in Venice, California. Both Tom Freund and Chris Joyner are the best of what California music is all about ~ great songwriting, strong musicianship, and a laid back style. Incidentally, the picture below is actually from the show last night. A fellow music fan on twitter kindly let me use it!

To see some photos and watch some videos – head over to root note.

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March 16, 2010

SXSW Press

Hey – big thanks to:

Spinner.com for the interview and write up for AOL’s Official Coverage of SXSW 2010! If you want to know about the band I’m bringing to Austin – click here to go to Spinner.

I also want to thank Audio Straddle for putting me on the SXSW Survival Guide for Thursday the 18th at St David’s Bethel Hall (1 am show so that’s technically Friday!

Songs.Illinois thank you for the love and spreading the music!

Looking forward to seeing AV Press readers out at the Thursday show at St. Bethels as well!

SXSW!!!

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March 16, 2010

Covering Brett Dennen on The Voice Project

Check out this video posted on The Voice Project.

To learn more about this amazing project and to see some really beautiful performances, Click Here.

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March 15, 2010

Press

To contact Tom for an interview booking or any other inquiry, please Click Here to go to the contact page.Thanks!

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