Tom is renowned for composing 'The Last Shanty' (A Sailor Ain't
A Sailor), ''Sailor's Prayer' (Send Down A Dove), 'Legend'
(Marching Inland), plus many other contemporary songs of the sea
that have become folk standards, sung by more than 40 groups
around the world.
At the age of 83, Tom is still be touring widely - including
utilising the boon that zoom can provide � even if it is a pale
imitation of a hearty pub-sing, so he partakes in numerous
musical sessions online, taking his brand of wry humour, his
nautical knowledge, and his powerful voice - all of which he
loves to share - to audiences everywhere. We will be updating
his tour schedule as and when these events transpire.
Tom has developed several workshops over the years; his latest,
which premiered on
Maritime Folknet
(follow this link to view it on you-tube) on Saturday March 20th
2021, is entitled �The Evolution of the Sea Shanty� � and
also featured the first public performance of
A
SHANTY FOR SINGING.
Other workshops Tom presents include 'Cyril Said It All Before -
But What Did He Mean?' This is an hour of reflections and
explanations of the now arcane lyrics in Cyril Tawney's
wonderful songs from a fellow diesel submariner.
This complements his much acclaimed workshop on the songs of
Stan Rogers, which Tom has presented at many festivals over the
last five years.
When the opportunity arises, Tom also performs with five
wonderful Polish musicians,
QFTRY. Together
they form
POLES
APART, combining innovative arrangements and harmonies
into a very special show.
Please explore this website, check out Tom's
touring schedule,
reviews,
songbook,
CDs and
POLES
APART - and drop Tom a line at tom@tomlewis.net if you
feel so inclined.
