Tommy Marz
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Tommy Marz | |
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Background information | |
Born | Detroit, Michigan, United States |
Genres | Rock, singer-songwriter |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 2004–present |
Labels | Stagefiend Records LLC |
Associated acts | P.M. Dawn, Tommy Marz Band, Go To Zero |
Website | tommymarzband |
Tommy Marz is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and founder of the Tommy Marz Band.
Born and raised in the city of Detroit, Michigan,[1] Marz started playing drums at the age of 10 and was a member of the Detroit based Ann Arbor Trail Marching Band Drum Line. He formed the rock band Go To Zero in 2004 as the band's front man and guitar player. In 2011, he released a cover version of George Michael's song Faith. After George Michael retweeted the cover video to his followers, Marz's video went on to garner more than 100,000 views on YouTube.[2] After having musical appearances on two episodes of Last Call with Carson Daly,[3] he formed the rock trio the Tommy Marz Band along with drummer Jason Tucker and bassist Chris Alef. The band once again featured Marz on vocals and guitar. The band spent the years of 2012–2018 touring with bands and artists such as Scott Stapp, Great White, The Dan Band, Fuel and Scott Weiland. On June 21, 2019, Marz released a collaboration with P.M. Dawn on a cover of the Puddle of Mudd hit, Blurry.[4]
Tommy is partnering with Sweet Relief for a charity show to support the out of work touring road crews called For The Crew.
The show, as mentioned by Rolling Stone, will feature Marz, Jeff Schroeder, Kevin Rudolf and Katie Cole and will be streamed March the 6th 2021.
Music[]
Marz has released two albums with the Tommy Marz Band, Bringing Alpha[5] and Seventy One Trips Around The Sun.[6] ESPN writer Brian Campbell said this about "Bringing Alpha", "While 'Bringing The Alpha' is far from a concept album, there's a context of unity to each track that binds the music together. With a total run time of just over 30 minutes, part of the album's charm is that it doesn't belabor or linger; instead it leaves you wanting more – not just from each one of the album's standout tracks, but from the songwriter himself."[7] Eric Heemsoth of National Rock Review gave his opinion on the band's second album, "As impressive as their debut album, Bringing Alpha and Seventy-One trips Around the Sun are masterpieces of songwriting, instrumentation, overall recording, producing, mixing and mastering. Not sure if credit goes to the recording studio, the producer, the mixer, or even just to the band themselves, but Seventy-One Trips has so many layers to it waiting to be peeled away. Each song is like a beautiful plump head of lettuce; each time you listen to it, you peel away a layer discovering a new one in its place."[8]
Marz released the six-song EP, Chasing Light on September 23, 2020. The album includes a cover of the Stealers Wheel song, "Stuck in the Middle with You".[9]
Sound Vapors[]
In March 2018, Marz started the Sound Vapors website.[10] The music site includes interviews with artists, industry professionals and album reviews.[11] In November 2018, he started a music interview podcast. Past episodes include interviews with Kenny Wayne Shepherd, William DuVall of Alice In Chains, Wes Scantlin of Puddle of Mudd, Chris Shiflett of Foo Fighters, Black Stone Cherry, Theory of a Deadman and Tiffany.[12]
References[]
- ^ “Tommy Marz Biography”, July 24, 2019. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ Crunch, Johnny. “Tommy Marz to release collaboration with PM Dawn”, Sound Vapors, June 11, 2019. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ . “Last Call with Carson Daly, Tommy Marz – Musician”, IMDB April 14, 2015. Retrieved July 24, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Marz Drops New Single Featuring P.M. Dawn". National Rock Review. June 21, 2019. Retrieved July 1, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Marz Band shares new anthem for live audiences Don't Give A". Elmore Magazine. February 10, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "An Interview with the Alternative Rock Trio Tommy Marz Band". All Access Music. February 10, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Marz Album Review Written By ESPN's Brian Campbell". Skope Magazine. February 10, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Seventy One Trips Around The Sun – Tommy Marz Band". NRR. February 10, 2018. Retrieved July 25, 2019.
- ^ "Tommy Marz's new Chasing LightEP, 5 Things To Know". theoaklandpress.com. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
- ^ "Aerosmith's drummer wanted to play at the Grammys — so he sued the band to do it". CNBC.com. Retrieved March 15, 2020.
- ^ "Sound Vapors website". Soundvapors.com. Retrieved November 4, 2019.
- ^ "Apple Podcasts". podcasts.apple.com. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
External links[]
- Living people
- Musicians from Detroit
- 21st-century American musicians
- American rock guitarists
- American male singer-songwriters
- American rock singers
- 21st-century American male singers
- 21st-century American singers
- Singer-songwriters from Michigan