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Tuesday
00:51
17.10.2006 |
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Tom |
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Hey everyone,
I know that some of you still check in from time to time so I want to keep you updated on all that has been going on. Bill and I had a great trip to the Midwest this week playing in Nashville, Tulsa, and Kansas City. There are so many nice folks out there who appreciate what we do...I can't tell you how much it means to travel so far to find people who believe in what we are doing. Combined with my new school programs, I have connected with so many people from all ages and walks of life that I am truly finding my voice as a writer and performer. I hope to see all of you soon. New York this Saturday, I can't wait. Bill will be in Cleveland the weekend of the 28th, but I'll be at the Leaf and Bean for a Halloween party. I hope you all can be there. See you soon,
Tom
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Tuesday
09:40
10.10.2006 |
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Keith G. Kondrich |
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For all of you history buffs out there who want a first-hand opportunity to experience some of the things Tom sings about, check out the Carrie Furnace Hard Hat Tour being offered by Rivers of Steel - a local historical group that does fantastic educational programs.
This is a rare opportunity so don't miss it!
For the first time ever, a limited number of the public is invited to visit the Carrie Furnaces during a limited engagement special "Hard Hat" tour! Experience the scale and majesty of the Monongahela Valley's oldest standing blast furnace, the Carrie Furnaces of the U.S. Steel's Homestead Works!
The "Hard Hat" tour begins at the Pump House, site of the 1892 Battle of Homestead, where you will board a van for the short trip to the Carrie Furnaces site.
Disembark at the west entrance of the Carrie Furnaces and walk with your guide into the Ore Yards where hundreds of tons of raw materials were off loaded from barge and rail cars to feed the blast furnaces that smelted iron 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
From the Ore Yards, the guide will lead the group through the towering Hot Stoves, the "lungs of the blast furnace" that blew super-heated air into the furnaces to begin the smelting process.
The next stop will be the Cast House, where men and molten metal met every time the furnace was tapped. The flow of molten iron from the Cast House would fill waiting Torpedo Cars for the iron's trip across the Rankin Hot Metal Bridge to the Homestead Works where the steel making process was completed.
The last stop on the tour is an original Torpedo Car used at the Carrie site that is currently on display to the public.
Group photos will be taken at Carrie and can be viewed here. Also...bring your camera and submit your photos for display on this website.
Be one of the first to visit this rare historic industrial site! The Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area is spearheading the initiative to create a national park on 38 acres of the original mill site that would include the Carrie Furnaces, the Pump House, and Water Tower. Bills have been introduced before the U.S. Congress to make this urban National Park a reality. Plans for the National Park include a series of walkways to be built around the Carrie Furnaces giving the visitors the opportunity to walk in and around the furnaces that tower 92 feet above ground.
Carrie Furnaces Hard Hat Tour
Saturday, September 16 and 30, 2006
Saturday, October 14 and 28, 2006
On the hour from 9:30am to 2:30pm
Cost: $20 per person
Limited Availability—Reserve your tour NOW by calling 412-464-4020 or purchase tickets online
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Monday
16:33
09.10.2006 |
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zeke |
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Haven't gotten a chance to post since the Starlight gig. All I can say was those who missed it really missed it. The bill was Tom, Jason Quicksal, and John Allaire.
The show was sensational. Jason has the most unique style and voice. Kind of Ryan Adams meets Roy Orbison. I plan to check him out the next time I'm in Columbus.
John Allaire is kind of like the Joe Grushecky of Ottawa. He's opened for the tragically hip, Blue Rodeo, and Bare Naked Ladies. He has a style that I'm sure everyone reading this will like. Gritty country/roots/barroom rock. Check out his website and my space page. He's a helluva a performer, great guy and unique songwriter.
Hearing these three great artist in a songwriter circle was a joy I'll not soon forget. I hope to see both of them back here with a bigger crowd.
Everyone in the audience was blown away and bought all of their merch.
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Wednesday
22:42
04.10.2006 |
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Tom |
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Hi Folks,
Today I found myself in the Buffalo Creek Hollow where a terrible flood took 125 lives in 1972. For those of you who know my song "Longest Darkest Day," you know it was no accident that I ended up there during my trip to West Virginia this morning. Like most great moments in life, it wasn't until I got home tonight that I realized how remarkable today was. After passing dozens of coal trucks and seeing a wall of coal being scraped right off the side of the mountain, I was stopped on a one lane road where a crew was bringing down trees. I got out of my car to talk to the flagman and a couple who were waiting in the car in front of me. When I told them I was curious about the site of the slate dams that caused the flood, they all pointed and said, "right here." I learned that the man in the car worked at the mine that night until about 9pm (I think the dams gave way shortly after midnight, but I need to check that). He told me that he attended a large school that sat a few feet to our left and recalled the dozens of row homes that stood right there. It was then that his wife rolled down her window and told me plainly that she lost 13 family members that night. I wasn't sure what to say except, "I'm sorry." I will plan to take my son to the coal fields again soon when we can tour with someone from the visitors center there. They might still be mining coal there, but I swear there's a gold mine of knowledge to find in those mountains. One more thing, I met and spent some time with two wonderful men who work at West Virginia Public Broadcasting today. They were kind enough to share their time and their stories with me today and I'm very grateful for that. If I may, I have to tell you that I feel like I'm seeing so many things for the first time, which feels pretty special at my age. I hope I can share a little bit of this with the school children at my assemblies tomorrow and Friday. May you all be as blessed as I feel I am tonight.
Your friend,
Tom
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Saturday
01:53
30.09.2006 |
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Tom |
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I forgot to mention in the message below that I have a new web site for my educational ventures. If you're interested check out www.railroadtown.com
Tom
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Saturday
01:39
30.09.2006 |
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Tom |
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Hey folks,
Sorry I haven't posted in a while. Zeke wanted to know about Jason Quicksall. He was on a bill with me at the Boardwalk back in June and I really liked his stuff. He is different than any singer-songwriters I've heard in a long time. His material is jazz influenced and he has a tremendous voice...kind of an Adam Duritz vibe. He will be at the Leaf and Bean with Bill and me tomorrow (Sat.30th) and then we will head up to the Starlight for the Three Penny Opry. There is also a Canadian artist named John Allaire who is wrapping up an 18 day tour of the states. It will be a great show if anyone can attend.
I had a good time at Diesel last night. Thanks to all who attended. Nothing like plugging in the Tele for a rock-n-roll show with Bill!
Right now I'm recording a heritage record of coal mine songs with bluegrass musicians from my great state of West Virginia. I'm really enjoying this one and I hope to release it before the end of the year.
Take care and I hope to see all of you soon.
Your friend,
Tom
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Monday
23:20
25.09.2006 |
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zeke |
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Tom,
Can you tell us a little bit more about the guy playing with you on Friday night. I checked out his website and he's seems pretty cool.
Thanks,
Z
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Thursday
10:24
14.09.2006 |
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ZEKE |
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Hey Tom,
What's new? Any gigs that aren't on the calender. I feel like I haven't seen you in years.
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82 |
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Tuesday
17:39
29.08.2006 |
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Dave Alianiello |
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A rare, but very welcome Ohio performace by Tom @ Cleveland's Barking Spider Tavern last night (Mon 8/28) as he opened for Bill Toms for a special night of original acoustic music from these extremely talented singer/ songwriters. With nothing more than a guitar, his voice, the occasional blues harp and a microphone, Tom cast a spell on the crowd with his tales of love, loss, family, hope and dreams-haunting, emotional and inspiring. Set list as follows:
Steeltown Blues
Gary's '55
Ain't No Quittin' Side of Me
The Music Plays On
What Took so Long
My Old Man and Me
Longest Darkest Day
The Next Heartache
Picture of Him
Daddy's Ol' Black Hearse
Saving Grace
Lest This Soul Shall Go Astray
Balladeer's Son
You folks in Western Pa are extremely lucky to have two talented and generous musicians like Tom and Bill. Keep supporting them so more of us can be exposed to their wonderful songs.
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Tuesday
13:53
29.08.2006 |
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Ken M. |
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Good Show at the Spider.
Great songs, solid musicianship!
Looking forward to hearing you again.
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