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To the website of Tom Kerswill. I'm an acoustic singer-songwriter based in Manchester. Keep updated on the latest news below, check out my music blog or sign up to the Mailing list for gigs in your area. To navigate, use the menu above - or the Sitemap.
Musicians' resources can be found in the Musicians only section.
Songs can be downloaded free of charge, or you can purchase the EP.
Music
Live Newcastle EP
A new, live EP recorded in King's Hall, Newcastle. Just a couple of mics in a big hall. It's a chance to hear some new songs I've been playing live:
Mind's Eye EP
EP recorded in conjunction with Exeter dance producer TuneRise. It features four newly-recorded songs, including Believing the News, My Mind's Eye and Early Morning Blues.
Gravity
Written in 2000. It's up-beat and has captured attention at folk clubs - a bit of a trademark song!
You'll find an additional, electrified rough version if you dig around on the sitemap...
Always Be There
Written in 2003 at university. It's got elements of a love song but... well, isn't just a love song. This arrangement sets it with just vocals and acoustic guitar, plus some piano which was never meant to make it into the final mix but which I liked. more...
News
15.10.08Sunflower Lounge gig on 2nd November
Hey! I’m playing the lovely Sunflower Sessions night, at the Sunflower Lounge (just down the road from Birmingham New Street Station) on Sunday, November 2nd. It’s £1 in, if I remember rightly, and should be a really nice night of acoustic music. You can catch live sessions by:
Tom Kerswill
Alex Harmon
Harlem Dandy
Marcus Bonfanti
Tim Allen
I’ve just received my... [More]
06.10.08Unconvention in Manchester today as part of In the City
Hi
Just to let everyone know about a really interesting looking event for musicains / promoters - called unconvention, running as part of the In the City festival. I’ll be dropping along to the daytime events. Check out the unconvention website for more information…
Tom
06.07.08Exeter / Phoenix
Having a good time down in Exeter. Last night went to the Exeter Phoenix arts centre to check out the originally Totnes-based cabaret phenomenom which is Wondermentalist. It was a great evening, full of a variety of weird and wonderful acts, mostly performance-poetry related. Highly recommended!
I’m playing at the Exeter Phoenix this afternoon from 1.30pm, in the terrace /... [More]
Recommended
24.12.06Recommended music - Cornelius
And now for something a bit different. Whilst in New York, I took full advantage of the Tower Records closing down sale. It’s kinda sad when record stores close down — but at the same time, good. I was able to pick up quite a lot of interesting music.
One of my favourite CDs to have found was FM... [More]
28.11.06The Devil’s Interval
It’s been a while since adding any new music to this part of the site.. so a good place to start is with something a bit different. English folk group the Devil’s Interval are based in Newcastle - they’re a folk three-piece featuring Lauren McCormick, Jim Causley and Emily Portman. Well worth having a listen to... [More]
27.09.06Jeremy Warmsley
London-based singer songwriter, with excellent band. Well worth checking out - Jeremy Warmsley official site…
You can listen to tunes at his Myspace profile page.
And you can buy Jeremy Warmsley CDs right here.
Blog
09.06.08Songs for the Bath Tub at Kro - 12th June
Hi
We’re moving a lot of our Songs for the Bath Tub nights from the Carlton Club to Kro Bar. The first of these is taking place on Thursday, 12th June. It’s going to be a really good, chilled night of acoustic music. You can buy tickets here: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/32254 or you can join our facebook event here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=15902893047
The show features:
27.03.08Carlton Club tonight - The Windfall / Maliika / Jude Riley / Pablo’s Finest Hour
Hey
I’m running another night at the Carlton Club, Whalley Range, this evening. As always, cheap beer and great music. We’ve just fixed up a last-minute set from Simon and Hannah (Pablo’s Finest Hour), who are going to bring their instruments and do a few tunes too… For more info on all of the acts, just click here and to... [More]
26.03.08Leonard Cohen in Manchester
Wow this is going to be an interesting gig. Can’t believe it’s only 3 months till the Manchester International Festival comes round again…
