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Tom Toomey is the guitarist with The Zombies ( Argent / Blunstone ) and the Colin Blunstone Solo band. He also performs as a Solo Guitarist and occassionaly under the names of Toomey / Swarbrick, Monfi Cats and Santana tribute band Jingo Santana. Tom also teaches Guitar. Current ProjectsThe ZombiesI am privileged to have been playing guitar with Colin Blunstone, Rod Argent, Jim Rodford and Steve Rodford of The Zombies for the last year and a half . In that time we have toured JAPAN, GREECE, HOLLAND, USA ,UK, ISRAEL, SPAIN, and are just about to tour CANADA and the USA for 5 weeks. "Breathe out Breathe in" the new album we recorded 2010/11 has been released to much acclaim and we are very excited to play some of the new tracks at the gigs. Thanks for all of the support we have had from our fans worldwide, we love you!!!! 
Colin BlunstoneI have known and worked with Colin Blunstone for over 18 years and sessioned on his last two solo albums GHOST OF YOU AND ME and ECHO BRIDGE. I am also working on his third Solo Album now. Most of the tracks are recorded and it will be released in February 2012. Colin totally blew me away years ago with his amazing vocals on 'she's not there' and his work with The Alan Parsons Project. I can remember playing the cassette in my MGB over and over again touring France in the 70's when I did not know him and so to play for him 20 years later on The Zombies tour and on 3 solo albums is a true honor. Touring with the solo band in February was a real blast. Tom Toomey / Milly Riquelme - The MonficatsI have managed to play a few solo gigs this year and really enjoyed them. Also I have been doing some Duo work with Milly and also when available Terry Quinney Saxes, and Pete Maxfiled Double Bass. Fantastic Musicians and a privilige to work with them. Hopefully if I can fit it in we will be playing some great gigs with The Monficats in 2011 too. Pa Bobo Jobarteh and The Monfi CatsWell finally the album has been mixed and has been sent to be mastered by Chapel Kensington. David Richardson started SRT ( Sound recording technology) in Cambridge over 20 years ago and has done a fantastic job mastering this album. I will put up some tracks for you to listen to when I get a break from touring and I hope you will like/buy the Cd, Pa is amazing and it's a fantastic album which deserves more than a listen. As a session musician, Tom has worked with many well-known names both on tour and in the studio, including Sir Cliff Richard, Colin Blunstone, Leo Sayer, Jon Anderson and Don McLean to name a few. 'Everything you do is quality Tom' 'Wow, that was fantastic! How long have I known you Tom: How long have you been playing with me? Yet that was the first time I've ever heard you play in your own right. I said to the other guys, "listen to this guy - he's fantastic". They were amazed.' 'A truly versatile musician, Tom thrills audiences from a vast repertoire encompassing blues, rock and classics. It wasn't just that he captivated the room with his playing, it's also the mastery of his craft that commands attention' 'I have not heard a better guitarist in my life. He plays Santana and Jimi Hendrix and a wide range of music. He appeared at the Bear Hotel and was outstanding. This man has true genius. Tom if you can hear this please come back. I am trying to get you gigs.' 'Thanks once again for what I can only describe as a breathtaking display of axemanship at the Baker's Arms in Martock on Saturday. I've never seen anyone play an acoustic set with such skill, flair and panache. As I mentioned, I have seen some of the greats, including a couple of incarnations of Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton, Queen and Aerosmith to name but a few and I can quite honestly say say that you surpass any of them - a true virtuoso. I look forward to seeing you in Monfi Cat and Jingo Santana in the near future.' CDs AvailableClick on the CD covers below for more information
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