"I didn't hear she was coming out with a new album Thomas - thanks for this. I want to hear it. I chuckled when I saw she wanted to do a "Stones cover band". On night out, she does a wicked version of "Stupid…"
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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
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Rudyjeep commented on Thomas Semioli's blog post 'A Rock-n-Roll Queen Goes Americana: It’s About Time for Ellen Foley'
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A Rock-n-Roll Queen Goes Americana: It’s About Time for Ellen Foley
“Aw shucks! Go on!” coos Ellen Foley when I recall the occasion wherein she jumped on stage at My Father’s Place on Long Island, New York on a hot summer evening in 1979 to duet with Ian Hunter whilst guitar god Mick Ronson pumped out riffs as only a platinum-haired ex- Spider from Mars could. I assured her that all the young dudes in the club (myself included) fell in love with her on that starry, starry night. At that particular moment in time Hunter and Ronson had recently produced and…See More
Thomas Semioli posted a blog post
A Rock-n-Roll Queen Goes Americana: It’s About Time for Ellen Foley
“Aw shucks! Go on!” coos Ellen Foley when I recall the occasion wherein she jumped on stage at My Father’s Place on Long Island, New York on a hot summer evening in 1979 to duet with Ian Hunter whilst guitar god Mick Ronson pumped out riffs as only a platinum-haired ex- Spider from Mars could. I assured her that all the young dudes in the club (myself included) fell in love with her on that starry, starry night. At that particular moment in time Hunter and Ronson had recently produced and…See More
Thomas Semioli posted a blog post
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
Thomas Semioli commented on Lee Zimmerman's blog post 'Lee's Listening Stack -- Fourteen Solid Picks to Start Off the Year!'
"Excellent reviews Lee! "
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..."
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…"
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…"
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."
A blog post by Thomas Semioli was featured
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
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
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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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Thomas Semioli's Blog
A Rock-n-Roll Queen Goes Americana: It’s About Time for Ellen Foley
“Aw shucks! Go on!” coos Ellen Foley when I recall the occasion wherein she jumped on stage at My Father’s Place on Long Island, New York on a hot summer evening in 1979 to duet with Ian Hunter whilst guitar god Mick Ronson pumped out riffs as only a platinum-haired ex- Spider from Mars could. I assured her that all the young dudes in the club (myself included) fell in love with her on that starry, starry night.
At that particular moment in time Hunter and Ronson had…
ContinuePosted on June 13, 2013 at 11:00am — 1 Comment
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…
ContinuePosted 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…
ContinuePosted on January 16, 2013 at 5:30pm — 2 Comments
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