| " Tom is the Jon Stewart of folk music." |
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Kerrville Folk Festival
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| "Tom is fabulous; politically
cutting-edge, incisive, warm, & very funny. His raucous political satire
& social commentary, quick wit, & pointed humor had everyone laughing
& engaged." |
| — | Cathy
Gilbert, Miami Dade Green Party
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| "Creative & compelling,
he skewers the outrageous behavior of the greedy & powerful in corporations,
the media, & government." |
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Ray Korona, musical activist & member of the Peoples' Voice Café
Collective, NYC
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| "Does a great job of reminding
people of what is really important, and the power of folk music to say it."
|
| — | Michael Stock, WLRN,
Miami, FL
|
| " Uncensored political
satire that responds to lies and oppression with passion and wit." |
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The House, Amherst, MA
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| "Humor, compassion, and
outrage in songs about real people's struggles." |
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Java Hut, Sunderland, MA
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| "He will teach you about
the world you live in." |
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University of Maine, Orono
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| "It would be great to turn
on the radio and hear Tom sing the news each day." |
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College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, ME
|
| "tells the stories about
people's struggles against greed and violence." |
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Lori Keene, The Putney School, Putney, VT
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| "Tom's contemplative and
moving critique of the media's manipulation of the news is perceptive, intelligent,
and center on. Using a blend of lyrical humor, stark fact, and compelling
rhythm, he speaks to all of us who struggle towards truth." |
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Sarah Underhill, People's Music Network
|
| "entertains and informs
about contemporary issues and local problems." |
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Liz Hogan, Smith College
|
| "At AFD's founding convention
in San Antonio, he showed the role of music in the political process." |
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Ronnie Dugger, Alliance For Democracy
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| "With children he is remarkable
for his unusual combination of playfulness, tenderness, and respectful forthcenterness.
He is 'way cool' and kids know it." |
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William Spademan, Creative Thought & Action
|
| "consummate and gifted
performer with a human & compassionate touch...one of the most savvy political songwriters I know." |
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Derrick Jordan, Vermont Citizens Awareness Network
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| "Whether singing a rollicking,
pure nonsense children's song, a tender love ballad, or a protest song with
a sense of urgency, Tom's honest, forthcenter voice & his solid guitar
work are spellbinding." |
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Susan Link, Porter-Phelps-Huntington Museum, Hadley, MA
|
| "great documentation of
people's stories and local history." |
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Ron Bosch, MCTV
|
| "Armed with guitars and
vocal harmonies, Tom and Mark shoot from the hip on stage." |
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Bruce Watson, Amherst Bulletin
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| "Neilson brings together
some of the finest elements of song & comedy." |
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Lewiston Tribune
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| "Sophisticated lyricist,
wonderful voice, superb educator." |
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Marie Falbo, Stone Soup Collective, Orlando, FL
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