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Tom's interest in photography began when in high school in the 1970's and has continued throughout his life. He began photographing concerts when he captured Bruce Springsteen at the start of his Darkness tour at Shea's Buffalo Theater in 1978.
In addition to concert photography; Tom enjoy shooting landscapes, wildlife, travel destinations and some astrophotography. He lives in the south central Adirondacks in a log home with his wife Cheryl and their dog Jack.
Hot Tuna, fronted by founding members Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady, brought their show to the stage of the Paramount Theatre in Rutland, VT on Monday, October 27 as part of their current acoustic tour.
The band began in 1969 as…
In Focus: Melvin Seals and JGB at The Stanley Theatre
Melvin Seals and JGB brought not only the newest iteration of the Jerry Garcia Band but the spirit of Captain Trips himself to the Stanley Theatre in Utica on Friday, October 17.
The essence of Jerry Garcia was alive and well as the…
In Focus: George Thorogood & The Destroyers Rock the Palace
Lonesome George Thorogood was anything but lonesome when he and the Destroyers brought their Baddest Show on Earth tour to Albany’s Palace Theatre on Tuesday, September 16 where they were embraced by thousands of their adoring fans.
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In Focus: Feast of Friends Kicks off the Fall Season at the Glove Theatre
The sounds of The Doors and Mr. Mojo Risin’ rocked the house as Feast of Friends began the fall season at the Glove Theatre in Gloversville on Saturday, September 6.
The Hudson Valley based band has been meticulously recreating the…
In Focus: Chicago Returns to SPAC
Chicago, the self-described “Rock and Roll Band with Horns”, once again brought their powerhouse act to the Broadview Stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Sunday, August 10 to the delight of their fans.
The feeling of…
Rod Stewart Serves Up Style, Showmanship and the Whole Musical Package at SPAC
The guy’s got style. Even if that’s the only takeaway concert-goers got from Rod Stewart’s show at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) on Tuesday, July 15, it is an overwhelming truth.
At 80 years old, Stewart, a.k.a. “Rod the Mod,”…
In Focus: Floydian Trip Return to The Glove Theater
Floydian Trip, New England’s premier Pink Floyd tribute band, exploded on to the stage at the historic Glove Theater in Gloversville, NY on Saturday, June 28. Sporting their new laser light show, founder and drummer Adam Clymer and the…
In Focus: Rickie Lee Jones at Levon Helm Studios
Royalty graced the stage at the Levon Helm Studios in Woodstock in the form of Rickie Lee Jones; The Duchess of Coolsville. She brought her unique vocal styling and eclectic arrangements to the intimate gathering of dedicated fans on…
Mumford & Sons Bring Bluegrass-Indie-Folk Rock to SPAC
Music followers might remember Cream’s classic, “Strange Brew,” and what a strange – and wondrous – “brew” Mumford and Sons served up to a full house of adoring fans Saturday night at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on Saturday, June 21.
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In Focus: Mark Van Holmes and The Reunion Band at The Glove Theater
Singer, songwriter, musician and acclaimed recording artist Mark Van Holmes, along with the twelve-member ensemble known as The Reunion Band, graced the stage at the historic Glove Theater in Gloversville, NY on Saturday, June 14.
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