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SOLD OUT: Adrian Belew Power Trio w/ special guest: Tom Brislin

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TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT

2014 Belew

Adrian Belew is happy to announce his first North American tour since the Crimson ProjeKCt tour of 2011. The tour starts on Oct 22 in Charlottesville, VA and ends on Dec 21 in Cincinnati, OH. The tour will span across 22 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces. A celebration of Adrian’s massive body of work past, present, and future. Adrian is touring with his Power Trio: Julie Slick on bass and drummer Tobias Ralph, both virtuoso musicians. No one plays their instruments like this band and this show will rock North America with burning performances and an introduction to Adrian’s new musical listening concept called FLUX:
“never the same twice”.

Adrian Belew is a legendary guitarist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map. He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed. His moving singing voice and prolific songwriting has endeared a loyal fan base of music lovers. His music is being discovered everyday by more and more listeners thirsty for great music with a creative standard not often pushed by the commercial music industry.

Adrian first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”. Adrian’s signature tones, unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today’s guitarists. He was guitarist, songwriter and frontman Progressive Rock Powerhouse King Crimson for over 30 years. Discipline, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson, is listed among the most important rock records ever made.

Adrian has had a career that commands both awe and respect from fellow musicians and loyal fans, from his first solo record “The Lone Rhino” to The Atlantic Records hit album “Mr. Music Head” or any of his other 20 solo records that push sonic boundaries while maintaining artistic integrity. Adrian shreds on guitar but also writes beautiful songs that will make you cry. Yes, Adrian has taken his fans on a wild ride through countless world tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie, Anderson, and Paul Simon. He truly is the Twang Bar King!

 

Who: Adrian Belew Power Trio with special guest: Tom Brislin
http://www.adrianbelew.net | http://www.tombrislin.com
When: Tuesday , December 9th | 8:00PM Show | 7:00PM Doors
Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost:
Online Presale $37 (includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-ups Day of Show $45 (Cash Only)

Renaissance announce Fall 2014 tour featuring Tom Brislin on keyboards

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“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be playing keyboards for Renaissance on tour this fall. Looking forward to taking the stage once again with Annie Haslam , Rave, Dave, Frank Pagano, and Ryche Chlanda. Time to get orchestral!”

http://tombrislin.com/

http://renaissancetouring.com/

https://www.facebook.com/tombrislinmusic

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2014 Fall Tour

Thursday October 23 2014 Ridgefield Playhouse
Ridgefield, CT
Friday October 24 2014 The Concert Hall
2 W 64th St
New York NY 10023
Saturday October 25 2014 Keswick Theater
Glenside, PA
Thursday October 30 2014 The Center for Arts in Natick
Natick, MA
Friday October 31 2014 Swyer Theatre
Albany, NY
Saturday November 1 2014 Tupelo Music Hall
Londonderry, NH
Sunday November 2 2014 Narrows Center for the Arts
Fall River, MA

 

 

 

December 9th, 2014: Adrian Belew Power Trio w/ special guest: Tom Brislin

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SOLD OUT

2014 Belew

Adrian Belew is happy to announce his first North American tour since the Crimson ProjeKCt tour of 2011.  The tour starts on Oct 22 in Charlottesville, VA and ends on Dec 21 in Cincinnati, OH.  The tour will span across 22 US States and 3 Canadian Provinces.  A celebration of Adrian’s massive body of work past, present, and future.  Adrian is touring with his Power Trio: Julie Slick on bass and drummer Tobias Ralph, both virtuoso musicians. No one plays their instruments like this band and this show will rock North America with burning performances and an introduction to Adrian’s new musical listening concept called FLUX:
“never the same twice”.

Adrian Belew is a legendary guitarist well-known for his diverse travels around the musical map.   He is a multi-instrumentalist whose solo records are critically acclaimed.  His moving singing voice and prolific songwriting has endeared a loyal fan base of music lovers.  His music is being discovered everyday by more and more listeners thirsty for great music with a creative standard not often pushed by the commercial music industry.

Adrian first appeared on the guitar-world radar when he toured with Frank Zappa who later said, “Adrian reinvented electric guitar”.  Adrian’s signature tones, unique use of effects and whammy bar remains completely different, and his techniques continue to be a huge influence on today’s guitarists.   He was guitarist, songwriter and frontman Progressive Rock Powerhouse King Crimson for over 30 years.  Discipline, Adrian’s first record with King Crimson, is listed among the most important rock records ever made.

Adrian has had a career that commands both awe and respect from fellow musicians and loyal fans, from his first solo record “The Lone Rhino”  to The Atlantic Records hit album “Mr. Music Head” or any of his other 20 solo records that push sonic boundaries while maintaining artistic integrity.   Adrian shreds on guitar but also writes  beautiful songs that will make you cry.   Yes, Adrian has taken his fans on a wild ride through countless world tours and albums with David Bowie, Talking Heads, Laurie, Anderson, and Paul Simon.  He truly is the Twang Bar King!

 

Who: Adrian Belew Power Trio with special guest: Tom Brislin
http://www.adrianbelew.net | http://www.tombrislin.com
When: Tuesday , December 9th | 8:00PM Show | 7:00PM Doors
Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)
Cost:
Online Presale $37 (includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-ups Day of Show $45 (Cash Only)

Tom Brislin & Friends [July 12,2014]

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Friend of the Proghouse, Dunellen native Tom Brislin returns home from a musical excursion to India for a special full-band performance. Tom’s keyboards and vocals will be joined by ace guitarist Randy McStine (Sound of Contact, Lo-Fi Resistance), bassist John Galgano and vocalist Laura Meade (both of IZZ), and more. This special one-time lineup will perform music from Tom’s solo debut Hurry Up and Smell the Roses, as well as some new surprises.

Who: Tom Brislin & Friends
http://www.tombrislin.com

When: Saturday, July 12th | 5:00PM Show | 4:30PM Doors
Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)

Cost:
Online Presale $12 (includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-ups Day of Show $15 (Cash Only)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tom Brislin

http://www.tombrislin.com

Photo Credit: Phil Maturano
Photo Credit: Phil Maturano

 

about Tom Brislin

Keyboardist/vocalist/songwriter Tom Brislin is an internationally-recognized performing and recording artist known for his versatility and musical passion. Throughout his career, Brislin has performed as a sideman, on tours and recordings with some of the iconic names in rock including YES, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Camel, and Renaissance. As an artist, he has produced and written several albums with the synth-rock group Spiraling, and released his first solo album Hurry Up and Smell the Roses in 2012. The album has been given a limited edition vinyl release by the UK label Plane Groovy in 2013.

Brislin was selected to be the guest piano/keyboard faculty at Swarnabhoomi Academy of Music, a professional music college outside Chennai, India, in 2014. Other credits include collaborations with Glen Burtnik (Styx, The Orchestra), Francis Dunnery, The Syn, Josh Kelley, and OK Go. He is the author of 30-Day Keyboard Workout (Alfred Music Publishing), and is a long-time correspondent for Keyboard Magazine.

Reminder: THIS THURSDAY, Tom Brislin w/ special guests The Tea Club

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For this show, Tom is going to have a band backing him for a portion of the set.  Tom will be joined by Shueh-li Ong on synth and Theremin, Dave Edwards on drums, and Dan and Patrick McGowan from The Tea Club will be contributing their talents on guitars and bass.

This concert celebrates the brand-new vinyl release of Tom Brislin’s Hurry Up and Smell the Roses LP, imported in limited edition by Plane Groovy Records (UK).

Also…. Roxy & Dukes will do a drink special on Sailor Jerry rum drinks!

NOTE: Online pre sale ends 6PM, Wednesday, December 11th. Walk up sales (cash only) will begin 7PM the day of the show.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Who: The Tea Club | Tom Brislin
http://www.theteaclub.net | http://tombrislin.com

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 | 7:30PM Show | 7:00PM Doors

Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ

Cost:
Online Presale $12 (includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-ups Day of Show $15 (Cash Only)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Tom Brislin

http://www.tombrislin.com

TB

 

“From a young age, I always knew that I would be a musician. While I was fortunate to have a clear sense of purpose early on, other decisions proved to be elusive. I loved so many types of music. I enjoyed writing songs and playing for other artists as well. Rather than choose one path, I just immersed myself in nearly every musical opportunity I could find myself in. Inevitably, the time came when I had to dig deep, put myself in a new environment, and create an album that reflected the different directions I’ve been pulled towards, both in music and in life.”

Tom Brislin is a musician, songwriter, and producer. After worldwide touring and recording on keyboards with several notable rock and pop artists, Tom relocated to Nashville, Tennessee from his native New Jersey to write and record his debut solo album, Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. The album, which Brislin describes as “Cinematic Pop”, was released in Fall 2012.

Hurry Up and Smell the Roses was written, produced, performed, and recorded by Brislin. The album features guest contributions from guitarist and platinum songwriter Clint Lagerberg, vocalist Annie Haslam of Renaissance, and Theremin synthesist Shueh-li Ong.

Influenced by his older siblings’ classic rock record collections, his parents’ love of jazz and classical music, and his own discovery of synth-laden pop, Brislin would eventually find himself performing in all of these settings. He has toured and recorded with Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Renaissance, Camel, Glen Burtnik, Francis Dunnery, and was the founder, lead singer and songwriter for the band Spiraling.

Music review site Babysue.com proclaims: “Hurry Up And Smell The Roses is a slick album chock full of intelligent compositions that shine a spotlight on this man’s unique gift for writing memorable melodies and smart pensive lyrics. He’s a master craftsman with arrangements…and he’s got a voice that’s absolutely fantastic.”

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Tea Club

http://www.theteaclub.net

THE_TEA_CLUB

The Tea Club is a band from New Jersey. The band consists of Patrick McGowan (vocals/guitar), Dan McGowan (vocals/guitar), Joe Rizzolo (drums), Jamie Wolff (bass/vocals), and Renee Pestritto (keyboards/flute/vocals).

The Tea Club was formed in 2003. Between the inception and 2007, they made several recordings, one of which attracted the attention of producer Tim Gilles (Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, The Fiendz). Tim produced, recorded and mixed their first full length album at his studio in Jersey City, Big Blue Meenie Studios. The Tea Club’s first album, General Winter’s Secret Museum, was released in July 2008. The album included original artwork by Dan and Patrick McGowan. The album cover was a painting done by artist Kendra DeSimone.

After briefly touring General Winter’s Secret Museum along the East Coast, The Tea Club returned to Big Blue Meenie Studios to record their second album in the Fall of 2009. The album was again produced by Tim Gilles, and featured guest keyboardist Tom Brislin.

The Tea Club released their second album Rabbit on October 9th 2010. Like General Winter’s Secret Museum, the album cover was painted by Kendra DeSimone and featured original artwork by Dan and Patrick McGowan. Rabbit was met with very positive reviews. The Organ ‘zine called Rabbit “excellent” and praised The Tea Club for being a band that is ”not afraid to nail their colours firmly to their mast and fly directly in to the face of fashion.” Indie Music Reviewer said that Rabbit ”can appease any listener of just about any genre,” giving the album 5 out of 5 stars.

They spent the rest of 2010 and the majority of 2011 playing many shows along the east coast, including the ProgDay festival in North Carolina. Reviews and articles about the band were featured in publications such as Metro Philly, Indie Music Reviewer, altprogcore, Origivation, and JUMP. The band also released several homemade music videos for songs from the Rabbit album. They ended the year 2011 by playing an acoustic show opening for Jimmy Gnecco of the band Ours at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia.

In early 2012, The Tea Club once again returned to Big Blue Meenie Studios to record their third album with producer Tim Gilles. Following these recording sessions, The Tea Club were asked to open for Beardfish on their mini-tour of the United States in May 2012.

The Tea Club’s third album, Quickly Quickly Quickly, was released on November 15th, 2012. Once again, the album cover was done by Kendra DeSimone and featured original artwork by Dan and Patrick. Quickly Quickly Quickly was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. Dangerdog Music Reviews called the album “wildly inventive”, while Instrumentali.com said that “The Tea Club has taken the dormant rock beast and tied a choke chain onto it.” Conor Fynes of The Metal Observer had this to say in his review of Quickly Quickly Quickly: “Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson once stated in an interview that ‘…the Mars Volta, Tool, and Radiohead. . .are the future of progressive music.’ I would like to add The Tea Club to that list.”

On May 18th, 2013, The Tea Club performed at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City, Canada. This was the band’s first live appearance outside of the USA. The band is currently touring the Northeast United States in support of Quickly Quickly Quickly.

 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Tea Club | Tom Brislin (December 12, 2013) Vinyl Record Release Show – “Hurry Up and Smell the Roses”

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This concert celebrates the brand-new vinyl release of Tom Brislin’s  Hurry Up and Smell the Roses LP, imported in limited edition by Plane Groovy Records (UK). Brislin’s one-man piano/vocal show will be enhanced with several special guest performers, including members of The Tea Club, the evening’s opening act.

 

Who: The Tea Club | Tom Brislin
http://www.theteaclub.net | http://tombrislin.com

When: Thursday, December 12, 2013 | 7:30PM Show | 7:00PM Doors

Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ

Cost:
Online Presale $12 (includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-ups Day of Show $15 (Cash Only)

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

 

Tom Brislin

http://www.tombrislin.com

TB

 

“From a young age, I always knew that I would be a musician. While I was fortunate to have a clear sense of purpose early on, other decisions proved to be elusive. I loved so many types of music. I enjoyed writing songs and playing for other artists as well. Rather than choose one path, I just immersed myself in nearly every musical opportunity I could find myself in. Inevitably, the time came when I had to dig deep, put myself in a new environment, and create an album that reflected the different directions I’ve been pulled towards, both in music and in life.”

Tom Brislin is a musician, songwriter, and producer. After worldwide touring and recording on keyboards with several notable rock and pop artists, Tom relocated to Nashville, Tennessee from his native New Jersey to write and record his debut solo album, Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. The album, which Brislin describes as “Cinematic Pop”, was released in Fall 2012.

Hurry Up and Smell the Roses was written, produced, performed, and recorded by Brislin. The album features guest contributions from guitarist and platinum songwriter Clint Lagerberg, vocalist Annie Haslam of Renaissance, and Theremin synthesist Shueh-li Ong.

Influenced by his older siblings’ classic rock record collections, his parents’ love of jazz and classical music, and his own discovery of synth-laden pop, Brislin would eventually find himself performing in all of these settings. He has toured and recorded with Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Renaissance, Camel, Glen Burtnik, Francis Dunnery, and was the founder, lead singer and songwriter for the band Spiraling.

Music review site Babysue.com proclaims: “Hurry Up And Smell The Roses is a slick album chock full of intelligent compositions that shine a spotlight on this man’s unique gift for writing memorable melodies and smart pensive lyrics. He’s a master craftsman with arrangements…and he’s got a voice that’s absolutely fantastic.”

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

The Tea Club

http://www.theteaclub.net

THE_TEA_CLUB

The Tea Club is a band from New Jersey. The band consists of Patrick McGowan (vocals/guitar), Dan McGowan (vocals/guitar), Joe Rizzolo (drums), Jamie Wolff (bass/vocals), and Renee Pestritto (keyboards/flute/vocals).

The Tea Club was formed in 2003. Between the inception and 2007, they made several recordings, one of which attracted the attention of producer Tim Gilles (Taking Back Sunday, Thursday, The Fiendz). Tim produced, recorded and mixed their first full length album at his studio in Jersey City, Big Blue Meenie Studios. The Tea Club’s first album, General Winter’s Secret Museum, was released in July 2008. The album included original artwork by Dan and Patrick McGowan. The album cover was a painting done by artist Kendra DeSimone.

After briefly touring General Winter’s Secret Museum along the East Coast, The Tea Club returned to Big Blue Meenie Studios to record their second album in the Fall of 2009. The album was again produced by Tim Gilles, and featured guest keyboardist Tom Brislin.

The Tea Club released their second album Rabbit on October 9th 2010. Like General Winter’s Secret Museum, the album cover was painted by Kendra DeSimone and featured original artwork by Dan and Patrick McGowan. Rabbit was met with very positive reviews. The Organ ‘zine called Rabbit “excellent” and praised The Tea Club for being a band that is ”not afraid to nail their colours firmly to their mast and fly directly in to the face of fashion.” Indie Music Reviewer said that Rabbit ”can appease any listener of just about any genre,” giving the album 5 out of 5 stars.

They spent the rest of 2010 and the majority of 2011 playing many shows along the east coast, including the ProgDay festival in North Carolina. Reviews and articles about the band were featured in publications such as Metro Philly, Indie Music Reviewer, altprogcore, Origivation, and JUMP. The band also released several homemade music videos for songs from the Rabbit album. They ended the year 2011 by playing an acoustic show opening for Jimmy Gnecco of the band Ours at the North Star Bar in Philadelphia.

In early 2012, The Tea Club once again returned to Big Blue Meenie Studios to record their third album with producer Tim Gilles. Following these recording sessions, The Tea Club were asked to open for Beardfish on their mini-tour of the United States in May 2012.

The Tea Club’s third album, Quickly Quickly Quickly, was released on November 15th, 2012. Once again, the album cover was done by Kendra DeSimone and featured original artwork by Dan and Patrick. Quickly Quickly Quickly was met with overwhelmingly positive reviews. Dangerdog Music Reviews called the album “wildly inventive”, while Instrumentali.com said that “The Tea Club has taken the dormant rock beast and tied a choke chain onto it.” Conor Fynes of The Metal Observer had this to say in his review of Quickly Quickly Quickly: “Porcupine Tree frontman Steven Wilson once stated in an interview that ‘…the Mars Volta, Tool, and Radiohead. . .are the future of progressive music.’ I would like to add The Tea Club to that list.”

On May 18th, 2013, The Tea Club performed at the Terra Incognita Festival in Quebec City, Canada. This was the band’s first live appearance outside of the USA. The band is currently touring the Northeast United States in support of Quickly Quickly Quickly.

 

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS

Tom Brislin joins Homecoming Weekend 2013!

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We are pleased to announce that performing between sets during Homecoming Weekend will be Tom Brislin!

TB

http://www.tombrislin.com

“From a young age, I always knew that I would be a musician. While I was fortunate to have a clear sense of purpose early on, other decisions proved to be elusive. I loved so many types of music. I enjoyed writing songs and playing for other artists as well. Rather than choose one path, I just immersed myself in nearly every musical opportunity I could find myself in. Inevitably, the time came when I had to dig deep, put myself in a new environment, and create an album that reflected the different directions I’ve been pulled towards, both in music and in life.”

Tom Brislin is a musician, songwriter, and producer. After worldwide touring and recording on keyboards with several notable rock and pop artists, Tom relocated to Nashville, Tennessee from his native New Jersey to write and record his debut solo album, Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. The album, which Brislin describes as “Cinematic Pop”, was released in Fall 2012.

Hurry Up and Smell the Roses was written, produced, performed, and recorded by Brislin. The album features guest contributions from guitarist and platinum songwriter Clint Lagerberg, vocalist Annie Haslam of Renaissance, and Theremin synthesist Shueh-li Ong.

Influenced by his older siblings’ classic rock record collections, his parents’ love of jazz and classical music, and his own discovery of synth-laden pop, Brislin would eventually find himself performing in all of these settings. He has toured and recorded with Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Renaissance, Camel, Glen Burtnik, Francis Dunnery, and was the founder, lead singer and songwriter for the band Spiraling.

Music review site Babysue.com proclaims: “Hurry Up And Smell The Roses is a slick album chock full of intelligent compositions that shine a spotlight on this man’s unique gift for writing memorable melodies and smart pensive lyrics. He’s a master craftsman with arrangements…and he’s got a voice that’s absolutely fantastic.”

for further information about Homecoming Weekend 2013 please click here

Tom Brislin: (June 23, 2013)

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Who: Tom Brislin http://www.tombrislin.com

When: Sunday, June 23, 2013
7PM Show | 6:30PM Doors

Where: Roxy & Dukes | 745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)

Presale Cost: $12
(includes $2 processing fee)
Walk-up day of show: $15 (cash only)
CLICK HERE TO ORDER TICKETS

 

“From a young age, I always knew that I would be a musician. While I was fortunate to have a clear sense of purpose early on, other decisions proved to be elusive. I loved so many types of music. I enjoyed writing songs and playing for other artists as well. Rather than choose one path, I just immersed myself in nearly every musical opportunity I could find myself in. Inevitably, the time came when I had to dig deep, put myself in a new environment, and create an album that reflected the different directions I’ve been pulled towards, both in music and in life.”

Tom Brislin is a musician, songwriter, and producer. After worldwide touring and recording on keyboards with several notable rock and pop artists, Tom relocated to Nashville, Tennessee from his native New Jersey to write and record his debut solo album, Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. The album, which Brislin describes as “Cinematic Pop”, was released in Fall 2012.

Hurry Up and Smell the Roses was written, produced, performed, and recorded by Brislin. The album features guest contributions from guitarist and platinum songwriter Clint Lagerberg, vocalist Annie Haslam of Renaissance, and Theremin synthesist Shueh-li Ong.

Influenced by his older siblings’ classic rock record collections, his parents’ love of jazz and classical music, and his own discovery of synth-laden pop, Brislin would eventually find himself performing in all of these settings. He has toured and recorded with Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Renaissance, Camel, Glen Burtnik, Francis Dunnery, and was the founder, lead singer and songwriter for the band Spiraling.

Music review site Babysue.com proclaims: “Hurry Up And Smell The Roses is a slick album chock full of intelligent compositions that shine a spotlight on this man’s unique gift for writing memorable melodies and smart pensive lyrics. He’s a master craftsman with arrangements…and he’s got a voice that’s absolutely fantastic.”

Tom Brislin: Saturday 12/29/2012

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Who: Tom Brislin http://www.tombrislin.com

When: Saturday, December 29th 2012 2PM Show | 1:30PM Doors

Where: Roxy & Dukes |  745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen, NJ (map)

Cost: $10 Walk Up Sales Only

 

“From a young age, I always knew that I would be a musician. While I was fortunate to have a clear sense of purpose early on, other decisions proved to be elusive. I loved so many types of music. I enjoyed writing songs and playing for other artists as well. Rather than choose one path, I just immersed myself in nearly every musical opportunity I could find myself in. Inevitably, the time came when I had to dig deep, put myself in a new environment, and create an album that reflected the different directions I’ve been pulled towards, both in music and in life.”

Tom Brislin is a musician, songwriter, and producer. After worldwide touring and recording on keyboards with several notable rock and pop artists, Tom relocated to Nashville, Tennessee from his native New Jersey to write and record his debut solo album, Hurry Up and Smell the Roses. The album, which Brislin describes as “Cinematic Pop”, was released in Fall 2012.

Hurry Up and Smell the Roses was written, produced, performed, and recorded by Brislin. The album features guest contributions from guitarist and platinum songwriter Clint Lagerberg, vocalist Annie Haslam of Renaissance, and Theremin synthesist Shueh-li Ong. 

Influenced by his older siblings’ classic rock record collections, his parents’ love of jazz and classical music, and his own discovery of synth-laden pop, Brislin would eventually find himself performing in all of these settings. He has toured and recorded with Yes, Meat Loaf, Debbie Harry, Renaissance, Camel, Glen Burtnik, Francis Dunnery, and was the founder, lead singer and songwriter for the band Spiraling. 

Music review site Babysue.com proclaims: “Hurry Up And Smell The Roses is a slick album chock full of intelligent compositions that shine a spotlight on this man’s unique gift for writing memorable melodies and smart pensive lyrics. He’s a master craftsman with arrangements…and he’s got a voice that’s absolutely fantastic.”