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Tom Semioli is a television news writer, music journalist, sports op-ed writer, and bass player - but not necessarily in that order!

Among the publications (print/online) he has appeared in are: AllMusic.Com, Amplifier Magazine, Interview, Minor 7th Magazine, MTV.Com , Rockpile, Shout NY, Spin, VH-1.Com, and the Village Voice.  

As a writer /publicist for Myers Media, Tom worked with such stellar artists including Bruce Cockburn, Eric Johnson, Dweezil Zappa, Steve Vai, Kelly Willis, Lorrie Morgan, Alison Krauss & Union Station, Ruth Brown, Hal Ketchum, Townes Van Zandt, and Darden Smith. 

Tom's sports blog www.sportsfanmanifesto.com discusses how sports, government, fans, corporations, and civic responsibility are inter-related.

His new music blog, www.vinylmanifesto.com, archives many of Tom's favorite interview features including Ian Hunter, Graham Parker, Barenaked Ladies, Gomez, Allison Moorer,  Johnette Napolitano, and many more.

"Being a bass-player,' proclaims UK session ace Herbie Flowers, "is like being a truck driver: you're paid to arrive on time and safely at your destination!" Agreed!

   

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Under The Sheets with Anthony Haden-Guest and Lorraine Leckie: The Story of Rudely Interrupted

By Tom Semioli"Well it is art if they say it is…" Anthony Haden-Guest.Music often makes for strange bedfellows. The above-quoted iconic writer Anthony Haden-Guest and noir folk artist Lorraine Leckie would strike most American citizens as polar opposites. He: the legendary reporter, poet, writer and cartoonist renown for his chronicling of socialite life (and death) in New York City in the wild and crazy 1970s. She: the dark princess of the contemporary Greenwich Village folk scene, who, along…See More
Mar 17
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Thomas Semioli commented on Lee Zimmerman's blog post 'Lee's Listening Stack -- Fourteen Solid Picks to Start Off the Year!'
"Excellent reviews Lee! "
Jan 31
Thomas Semioli commented on Charlie Bermant's blog post 'Richard Thompson's Electric Outlet'
"Thanks for the preview! Thompson's career is unparalleled as a recording artist - I can't think of a weak album in his catalog. Pity Thompson does not garner the attention of Dylan nor Young..."
Jan 31
Thomas Semioli commented on musicJJMG's blog post 'Watching the blacksmiths of our age die out'
"Unfortunately we have lost scores of record shops in NYC - and we're about to lose another, the hallowed Bleeker Bob's.  BB's also sold tickets for small venues back in the day wherein I could hear everyone from Miles Davis to BB…"
Jan 22
Jamie commented on Thomas Semioli's blog post 'The Please Please Me Shake A Little Harder in 2013'
"Thanks Tom, a great article, and as Francis said, sure makes me want to see and hear more. I really like how through quotes and your own text you give a real sense of the character, personality and attitude of both Jessie and her band. Not a fan of…"
Jan 21
Francis L. Catalano commented on Thomas Semioli's blog post 'The Please Please Me Shake A Little Harder in 2013'
"T.S.  Informative, well written and the writer makes me  actually want to find out more about the artist."
Jan 21
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The Please Please Me Shake A Little Harder in 2013

By Tom SemioliStop, look and listen to Jessie Torrisi, the sultry, sexy, super-charged  singer / songwriter / guitarist / band leader of Austin trio Please Please Me and you’d think she was born and raised to be a roots rocker ala Shelby Lynne, Lucinda Williams, or Ryan Adams.   Now for the truth – she’s from Philadelphia, and made her bones playing drums in one of New York City’s most notorious glam / punk / shock-rock outfits in the 00’s– Unisex Salon.  “I woke up one day and I was a part of…See More
Jan 20
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Thomas Semioli posted a blog post

The Please Please Me Shake A Little Harder in 2013

By Tom SemioliStop, look and listen to Jessie Torrisi, the sultry, sexy, super-charged  singer / songwriter / guitarist / band leader of Austin trio Please Please Me and you’d think she was born and raised to be a roots rocker ala Shelby Lynne, Lucinda Williams, or Ryan Adams.   Now for the truth – she’s from Philadelphia, and made her bones playing drums in one of New York City’s most notorious glam / punk / shock-rock outfits in the 00’s– Unisex Salon.  “I woke up one day and I was a part of…See More
Jan 16
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At 7:23am on January 22, 2013, NoDepression said…

Hi Thomas,

Just wanted to take a moment to thank you for your recent comments on a couple blog posts here on No Depression. It means a lot to the folks who blog and post other content here to know that it's being noticed and appreciated. Since the majority of content on this site is crowd-sourced, community involvement is what makes everything here on ND possible. So, thanks again for taking the time to post comments - we really appreciate it!

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At 8:16am on December 5, 2012, NoDepression said…

Hey Thomas,

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Under The Sheets with Anthony Haden-Guest and Lorraine Leckie: The Story of Rudely Interrupted

By Tom Semioli

"Well it is art if they say it is…" Anthony Haden-Guest.

Music often makes for strange bedfellows. The above-quoted iconic writer Anthony Haden-Guest and noir folk artist Lorraine Leckie would strike most American citizens as polar opposites. He: the legendary reporter, poet, writer and cartoonist renown for his chronicling of socialite life (and death) in New York City in the wild and crazy 1970s. She: the dark princess of the contemporary Greenwich…

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Posted on March 17, 2013 at 9:00am

The Please Please Me Shake A Little Harder in 2013

By Tom Semioli

Stop, look and listen to Jessie Torrisi, the sultry, sexy, super-charged  singer / songwriter / guitarist / band leader of Austin trio Please Please Me and you’d think she was born and raised to be a roots rocker ala Shelby Lynne, Lucinda Williams, or Ryan Adams.   Now for the truth – she’s from Philadelphia, and made her bones playing drums in one of New York City’s most notorious glam / punk / shock-rock outfits in the 00’s– Unisex Salon.  “I woke up one day…

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Posted on January 16, 2013 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments

 
 
 

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