The recording and performing
activities of Tom Dorsel are briefly described below.
Scroll down for information on recordings, past performances, and current
availability.
Tom
Dorsel recently released his original work, Buy a Brew for Jesus, which can
be downloaded from CD Baby, ITunes, Amazon, etc. It is a fun and joyful song suggesting what
it might be like to, indeed, head down to the pub and enjoy a beer with
Jesus. Click on the link above to hear a
sample and consider downloading the complete song.
Click video
to see recent St. Patrick’s Day performance on
Tom produced a
demo CD entitled " Early Years." It is a 17
track disc comprised of folk songs of the '60s, some Irish ditties, and
a few other tunes which simply fit Tom's style. This recording is a mix
of nostalgia and relaxation that is sure to please particularly the baby-boomer
crowd._
For
sample audio songs, click,
Bridget Flynn, Today,
Finnegan’s Wake, Tom
Dooley, Perhaps Love.
Tom was a
reluctant early performer, singing on stage as a fourth grader when he
attracted the attention of the principal and the choir master who
"strongly encouraged" him to sing to the whole school on special
occasions. These uncomfortable beginnings provided experience which later
led him to look for opportunities to "sing with the band" during the
high school years. In addition to working with a number of combos, he put
in performances at places like the Netherland Hilton,
Stage
performing gave way to coffee house and college pub appearances during the
college years. And songs of the big band era were replaced with the folk
songs of the '60s.
Tom has also
performed in musical roles in three stage productions: The Madwoman of Chaillot, The Rising of the Moon, and Here's Love.
And recently he returned to the stage with the Florence Area Big Band. But his
primary talent revolves around his folk guitar and Irish voice and repertoire,
and the American folk songs of the 60’s.
For matters of
music, Tom is available for parties on St. Patrick's Day or for Irish
performances any time of year. He is also available for background and
sing-along entertainment with the folk songs of the 60’s at private parties and
public establishments throughout the year.
To schedule an appearance, call Tom at his business number,
843-618-4653, or email tom@dorsel.com.