Let's Keep the Music Alive!

One week left in the "Driftwood - Remembering Sandy Stubbert" GoFundMe campaign. Thanks to everyone who has contributed so far. It feels good to be sending Sandy's music out across the country. She put her heart and soul into this record and would have loved that it is being heard.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/sandystubbert

We are wrapping up the campaign on June 15th, so get your donation in if you haven't already. Raising funds for AMHS-KFLA (Addiction and Mental Health Services, Kingston Frontenac Lennox and Addington) and MIKES (Music Industry Kingston Emergency Support).

DRR Live Stream from The Toucan

Dead Root Revival has been on a forced hiatus due to COVID-19, so we were most thankful for the opportunity to perform at our hometown pub again, even if there was no audience. The rock show is definitely another energy level!

Here is the full concert for your viewing and listening pleasure!

As the country continues to reopen, many in the arts community will be left behind, with no live shows aside from some possible summertime outdoor activities. Art is a vital part of our society, and I encourage everyone to do what they can to support the many artists who are in need at this time. This can be done by purchasing merchandise or sending virtual tips for livestreams, but also I encourage you to lobby local, provincial, and federal governments to continue (or give funding to new)programs that support artists during these drastic times.

Let's keep the music alive!
Tom

Summer Shows! 2018!!

Playing a whole bunch this summer, and hope to see you out at a show or two. Many configurations. Tom Savage solo, trio, and four-piece band, Tony Silvestri Band, jams and backing up Sandy Stubbert. Keeping it interesting!

May 30th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
June 2nd - Keystorm Pub w/Tony Silvestri Band - Brockville, ON
June 6th - Confederation Park(solo set) - Kingston, ON (12:00 PM)
June 6th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON(8:30 PM)
June 9th - Kawartha Craft Beer Festival w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Peterborough, ON
June 13th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
June 15th - Red Lion w/ Tom Savage Trio - Belleville, ON
June 16th - Z.A.M.F.I.R. hosting the afternoon jam - Lower Beverley Lake, ON(3:00 PM)
June 16th - Private Event w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Lansdowne, ON
June 20th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
June 22nd - The Toucan w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Kingston, ON
June 27th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
June 29th - Keystorm Pub w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Brockville, ON
June 30th - Ribfest w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Gananoque, ON
July 1st - 1000 Islands Regatta w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Brockville, ON
July 2nd - Private Event w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Parham, ON
July 4th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
July 6th - McCloskey's - Chesterville, ON
July 7th - Private Event w/ Black Rapids Gold - Rockport, ON (6:00 PM)
July 7th - Blu Martini w/ Tom Savage Trio - Kingston, ON (9:30 PM)
July 11th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
July 13th - Red Lion w/ Tom Savage Trio - Belleville, ON
July 14th - Confederation Park w/Tom Savage Trio - Kingston, ON (12:30 PM)
July 15th - Belleville Waterfront Festival w/ Tony Silvestri Band
July 18th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
July 19th - Porch Sessions at the Holiday Manor - Battersea, ON
July 20th - The Toucan w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Kingston, ON
July 21st - Chaffey's Locks Community Hall w/ Tom Savage Band - Chaffey's Locks, ON
July 25th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
July 27th - Warkworth Rock Fest w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Warkworth, ON
July 28th - Private Event w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Prince Edward County, ON
Aug. 1st - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Aug. 4th - Beaufort Pub (solo Blues show) - Belleville, ON ( 1:00 PM)
Aug. 4th - The Social w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Peterborough, ON (9:00 PM)
Aug. 8th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Aug. 10th - Grumpy's - Montreal, QC
Aug. 11th - Black Sheep Inn w/ Jenny Whiteley & Luther Wright - Wakefield, QC
Aug. 15th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Aug. 17th - The Toucan w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Kingston, ON
Aug. 18th - Private Event, solo and w/ Tony Silvestri Band - Odessa, ON
Aug. 19th - Back To The Farm Fest w/ Tom Savage Trio, and backing up Sandy Stubbert - Bath, ON
Aug. 22nd - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Aug. 23rd - Limestone City Blues Fest w/ Tom Savage Band featuring Pete Aube on Harp, Confederation Park(3:00 PM) - Kingston, ON
Aug. 24th - Red Lion w/ Tom Savage Trio - Belleville, ON
Aug. 25th - Private Event - Erin, ON
Aug. 28th - Private Event w/ Black Rapids Gold - Ivy Lea, ON
Aug. 29th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Sept. 1st - Deanna's Barn Party! Tom Savage Trio + Sandy Stubbert - Battersea, ON
Sept. 2nd - Acoustic Grill - Picton, ON
Sept. 5th - Rose & Crown Open Mic/Jam - Kingston, ON
Sept. 7th - The Opinicon - Chaffey's Locks, ON

September 11th - October 7th - Western Canada Tour ( details to follow)

Pre-order New Tom Savage Record Today!

Calling on all of my friends and fans, I'm so excited to share with you the news of my impending album release. My eighth record! I think you guys are really going to dig this music. A bit of a shift in styles for me, more of a pop/indie vibe on some of the tracks. I'm very proud of how this record turned out. Muchos gracias to Zane Whitfield, Dylan Lodge, and Phil Bova for sculpting the sounds.

And the band! Oh my God! It's a pure joy to hear the keyboard mastery of Tony Silvestri on this record. In his element, with Fender Rhodes and Hammond Organ as his tools. You can't beat those tones and the skill with which he manipulates those instruments.

Anyone who has seen Bonz Bowering perform live know that the 'Animal' t-shirt he sometimes wears certainly befits his on stage persona. We did our best to capture some of his lightning in the recording bottle on this project. Ultimately, I was most impressed with his tasteful, thoughtful approach to the songs. Chills.

My childhood friend, Seamus Cowan, rounds out the band. Seamus, a late bloomer by musical standards, came to my Mom's house in Westport at the age of 18, looking for bass guitar instruction. After showing him a couple of Led Zeppelin and Hendrix tunes, my most important instruction was to send him on to Zak Colbert (legendary Kingston bassist), where he soared to the depths of the low end. So happy to work with Seamus on a project after all these years. His tone and approach are amazing. Not to mention his impeccable harmony vocal work ( and one helluva scream!!).

I've got an LA-based radio promo team ready to push the songs to stations across North America. I'm hiring a publicist to spread the word to the print media. This costs money. Lots of it! I need your help friends. You can pitch in to help the cause for as little as $5! https://www.gofundme.com/tomsavagealbum8

Please share and help spread the word!

Music is Life and Life is Good

It has been a very satisfying couple of weeks for me musically-speaking. The past two weekends offered up some great moments on stage, starting with the May 2nd Songwriter's Circle at The Cove in Westport, ON. I really enjoy this format. Four songwriters on stage, passing the guitar around, sharing songs and stories, and trading licks. On this night, it was myself, along with Chris Brown, Luther Wright, and Seamus Cowan.

The first set, we all played our songs individually, passing my old Guild around, then in the second
set, we all collaborated on each other's songs. This was a lot of fun. I ended up jumping around from guitar to bass, and even piano for one song! I was really impressed by Seamus' singing and his songs. I'd heard Luther and Chris before in this style, but had mostly heard Seamus playing in bands. The acoustic thing suited him quite well.

There is talk that we will do this again. Perhaps on Wolfe Island next time. I hope so.


This past Saturday, I had the pleasure of performing at The Pumpkin Pie Concert Series in Battersea, ON. What an incredible vibe! I love church halls and I love listening audiences...and I also love pie, so this was pretty much the perfect gig!

I've performed at many house concerts and small coffeehouse-style venues over the past couple of years touring my solo show, but this was the first opportunity in awhile that I have had to do so with a band. Bonz Bowering ( drums) and Alexander Tikhnenko (bass) did an excellent job holding down the rhythm. Some special moments on stage for sure. I love to play a room where the audience is so attentive. It's nice to have the ability to take advantage of the silence in the room, and play with the dynamic range of the songs. We rode the wave in No-Win Situation for sure - at one point bringing it down so quiet that I was barely touching the strings on the guitar as I was soloing. Then kicking it back up again, eliciting spontaneous applause from the crowd, and sending shivers up our spines.

Music is life and life is good.

Fajita Buffet and a Concert!

I'm performing at The Winchelsea in Winchester, ON on Saturday night. Things get underway at 6:00 PM with a fajita buffet. Sounds Tasty! 

Then on Sunday afternoon ( 2:00 PM) I'll be performing a Farm Concert in Russell, ON .  $15  at the door (kids are free so bring the whole family).

Hope to see you out!

Community Pub Night – Saturday, November 8thFeaturing a Fajita Buffet and Live Local Music

Looking for something to do on a Saturday Night, right here in the Winchester area?

Winchelsea Events will be hosting a Community Pub Night on Saturday, November 8th featuring Tom Savage.  Tom is taking his show on the road, and this time it is he alone, acoustic guitar in hand, bare-bones and stripped down. His accompaniment : the space around him and the silence he allows with each rest in the music. The focus is on the lyrics but don't fret, Tom always has some guitar wizardry tucked up his sleeve.  For more about Tom and his music, visit his website,www.tomsavage.ca

Enjoy a great evening out (dinner and show) for $30.00 per person plus HST, so call the babysitter, tell a friend, and come hang out with your neighbours from around our community at Winchelsea Events!

Reservations are required. Make your reservation by calling 613-808-9258 or by email at events@thewinchelsea.com.

On the Menu:

Chicken Fajitas with Fresh Guacamole, Sour Cream, Shredded Cheese, and Sautéed Peppers and Onions
Flour Tortillas
Homemade Salsa with Corn Chips
Fiesta Salad
Tijuana Caesar Salad
Mexican Rice
Spiced Chocolate Dulce de Leche Cake
Tea and Coffee