Tom Semioli is a news and public relations copy-writer / editor, blogger, bass player and journalist - but not necessarily in that order!
Among the publications Tom has written for include: AllMusic.Com, Amplifier Magazine, Counterpunch, Huffington Post, Ink 19, Interview, Minor 7th Magazine, MTV.Com, Rockpile, Shout NY, Spin, VH-1.Com, and the Village Voice.
As a writer /publicist, 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.
His 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!
Follow Tom and he'll lead you to great music, and vice versa: @tomsemioli
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!
- Lucca at No Depression
NoDepression said… Hey Thomas,
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