Tom Bolton
This may be one of those folk artists/songwriters who is hidden or unknown to a wide audience. What a shame that more of these seriously talented performers don’t get the recognition they deserve.
Bolton’s When I Cross the River, independently produced in 2007, has some fine songs for the lover of traditional music and folk music with a twist. “silver” is particularly nice tune to listen to. No earth-moving here, unless it happens to be the song is adopted by a loving couple who will always remember it as “our song.”
Bolton released a first album called Acoustic Caravan” in 2003. He has made some changes since that time, with “whose army” an example of what can be done with real talent and some creativity. Bolton is ably assisted by Richard Grace on what is affectionately and traditionally called “double bass.” That acoustic sound is like no other. You have to check out “Sweet Days” even if you aren’t a fan of acoustic folk.
Here are some great words from his Web site that tell much of the Bolton/Grace tale. “In 2006, having played solo gigs for a number of years, he was joined onstage by Richard Grace. Tom’s soaring vocals and sparse acoustic guitar, accompanied by Richard’s deep-velvet double-bass and harmonies, have earned them a reputation as engaging performers at folk and acoustic venues around Australia.”
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