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To the website of Tom Kerswill. I'm an acoustic singer-songwriter based in Manchester. Keep updated on the latest news below, check out my music blog or sign up to the Mailing list for gigs in your area. To navigate, use the menu above - or the Sitemap.
Musicians' resources can be found in the Musicians only section.
Songs can be downloaded free of charge, or you can purchase the EP.
Music
Live Newcastle EP
A new, live EP recorded in King's Hall, Newcastle. Just a couple of mics in a big hall. It's a chance to hear some new songs I've been playing live:
Upcoming Gigs
Tom Kerswill tour dates from Eventful
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Mind's Eye EP
EP recorded in conjunction with Exeter dance producer TuneRise. It features four newly-recorded songs, including Believing the News, My Mind's Eye and Early Morning Blues.
Gravity
Written in 2000. It's up-beat and has captured attention at folk clubs - a bit of a trademark song!
You'll find an additional, electrified rough version if you dig around on the sitemap...
Always Be There
Written in 2003 at university. It's got elements of a love song but... well, isn't just a love song. This arrangement sets it with just vocals and acoustic guitar, plus some piano which was never meant to make it into the final mix but which I liked. more...
News
27.01.10New open mic finder
Martin Joiner’s been in touch via the blog, to promote a new open mic finder that he’s put together, using info from more regional blogs like mine. It looks pretty good, and allows you to track down open mics in a range of cities. You can also add / suggest new open mics.
Currently it includes open mics in Bristol, Bath,... [More]
25.01.10Trof NQ open mic tonight
Hi everyone
I’m running the Trof Northern Quarter open mic night tonight… sign up is from 8pm, and the whole thing kicks off at 8.30….
Tom
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[More]21.01.10Free charity gig tonight in Altrincham
There’s a free charity gig tonight in Altrincham (donations welcome). It features some really good Manchester musicians, and I’ll be playing a few songs there too. Here’s the blurb from the Facebook event page:
Welcome to the free community gig marking 6 months of the Energy Academy, a locally run initiative to help residents in South Trafford live more sustainably... [More]
Recommended
27.01.10New open mic finder
Martin Joiner’s been in touch via the blog, to promote a new open mic finder that he’s put together, using info from more regional blogs like mine. It looks pretty good, and allows you to track down open mics in a range of cities. You can also add / suggest new open mics.
Currently it includes open mics in Bristol, Bath,... [More]
25.01.10Trof NQ open mic tonight
Hi everyone
I’m running the Trof Northern Quarter open mic night tonight… sign up is from 8pm, and the whole thing kicks off at 8.30….
Tom
Share this post
[More]21.01.10Free charity gig tonight in Altrincham
There’s a free charity gig tonight in Altrincham (donations welcome). It features some really good Manchester musicians, and I’ll be playing a few songs there too. Here’s the blurb from the Facebook event page:
Welcome to the free community gig marking 6 months of the Energy Academy, a locally run initiative to help residents in South Trafford live more sustainably... [More]
Blog
27.01.10New open mic finder
Martin Joiner’s been in touch via the blog, to promote a new open mic finder that he’s put together, using info from more regional blogs like mine. It looks pretty good, and allows you to track down open mics in a range of cities. You can also add / suggest new open mics.
Currently it includes open mics in Bristol, Bath,... [More]
25.01.10Trof NQ open mic tonight
Hi everyone
I’m running the Trof Northern Quarter open mic night tonight… sign up is from 8pm, and the whole thing kicks off at 8.30….
Tom
Share this post
[More]21.01.10Free charity gig tonight in Altrincham
There’s a free charity gig tonight in Altrincham (donations welcome). It features some really good Manchester musicians, and I’ll be playing a few songs there too. Here’s the blurb from the Facebook event page:
Welcome to the free community gig marking 6 months of the Energy Academy, a locally run initiative to help residents in South Trafford live more sustainably... [More]
