Thomas Bryan Eaton - We All Want To Be Love

Thomas Bryan Eaton - Vocals/Guitar/Pedal Steel/Keys/Bass/Drums/Mandolin/etc,

On first listen to Brooklyn's Thomas Bryan Eaton second full-length record We All Want To Be Love, I was struck by the seeming nod to oft overlooked Leon Russells' sound scattered throughout the album, whether purposeful or coincidental I don't know but I like it. From the beautiful ballads 'All I Get' featuring Miss Tess' stunning vocals, and 'We All Want to be Love' to the country flavored boogie rockin' 'I've Been Lovin' You', 'Days Will Come' and 'Dancin' the 8 songs cover a lot of musical ground that will have you listening often.
Thomas can play pretty much anything that makes noise,

"For years, I focused on instrumental abilities. Studying jazz improvisation, learning bluegrass and old-time fiddle tunes, and generally focusing on getting what's inside my head, out of it on various instruments,” says Eaton from his Brooklyn apartment. "Then, one night while playing bumper pool with my friend in college, I heard Dylan's Nashville Skyline for the first time. That marked the emergence of “the song” in my musical landscape."

 His emphasis on classic songwriting and instrumentation coupled with fresh melodies and expansive arrangements sets him apart from many of the other loosely labeled Americana acts of today.

The record was crafted over the last year and a half in between tours, bar gigs and the general madness of New York City. Produced, mixed and mastered by Eaton, recorded at various friends’ studios and his own apartment, We All Want To Be Love features a cast of his closest musical associates including, Jeff Malinowski, Aaron Shafer-Haiss, Miss Tess, John Pahmer, Adam Moss, Todd Livingston, Ryan Cady, Jared Samuel, Ezra Oaklan as well as Thomas on all sorts of noise making.
Catch Thomas playing by his lonesome or with his band Hobson's Choice, a rootsy, country rock 'n' roll band reminiscent of Jerry Jeff Walker, The Rolling Stones, and the best parts of The Grateful Dead. They’re known to get even the normally stoic crowds of NYC on their feet dancing!

Thomas Bryan Eaton - Days Will Come (Single)

Thomas Bryan Eaton drops a couple new tunes in advance of his forthcoming full length record “We All Want To Be Love.” due out April 2013 on HCVS Records, old timey, honky tonking, take yer shoe laces out, foot stomping, hang yer hat on the hook, jug swilling, howl at the moon til it shines like lightin' ruckus rousing good time.



Days Will Come:
Thomas Bryan Eaton - Lead Vocals, Guitars, Pedal Steel, Drum Programming
Miss Tess - Harmony Vocals
Adam Moss - Fiddle
John Pahmer - Piano, Background Vocals
Jeff Malinowski - Bass, Harmony Vocals
Ryan Cady - Drums, Background Vocals

Six Days on the Road:
*written by Dave Dudley
***an exclusive non-album bonus track!
Thomas Bryan Eaton - Lead Vocals, Guitars
Miss Tess - Harmony Vocals
Adam Moss - Fiddle
John Pahmer - Piano
Jeff Malinowski - Bass
Ryan Cady - Drums


Biography
Thomas Bryan Eaton was born under a full moon on the first day of Spring. Shortly there after, he sat down at a piano for the first time and fell in head over heels. A true lover of music in all its forms, Thomas can play pretty much anything that makes noise, but likes to spend his time wandering around the frets of a guitar and singing songs with nice melodies.


His talents first took him to Ithaca, NY, a legendary hot spot of music and culture in upstate New York. There he helped form Cletus and the Barnburners, a renegade bluegrass band that toured internationally for 5 years. Searching for a more varied musical existence, Thomas picked up and moved to New York City. Taking the opportunity to soak in the creative hub of the city and develop as an artist, he began playing solo shows and performing original material. He also gathered some close friends and formed Hobson's Choice, a rock 'n' roll band reminiscent of The Rolling Stones, Dylan, and the best parts of The Grateful Dead. The band has been known to get the normally stoic city crowds dancing at such venues as; Zebulon, Mercury Lounge, Union Pool, Pianos and Rockwood Music Hall.

Now finding that even New York City is getting too small, Thomas is taking his ever-evolving show on the road, both with a full band and solo. Look for him and his guitar at your local juke joint, honky tonk or street corner.

Aside from working on his own material, Thomas has also proven to be a valuable side man and studio musician. He has performed in bands with styles including honky-tonk, zydeco, swing, blues, and indie rock. You can find him on stage or on record with these bands: Basement Band, Miss Tess, Your 33 Black Angels, The Breedings, Ginny Hawker and Tracy Schwartz, Minerva Lions, Serena Jean, JP Harris and the Tough Choices, The Crooners, Vancans, Donna the Buffalo, Jim Miller, Yvette Landry, Preston Frank, Kelley and the Cowboys, Yonder Mountain String Band, Elephant Revival, Rachel Platten, Steve Waitt, and many, many more.

Upcoming Shows

Jan 23 - Cleveland, OH
  - Beachland Ballroom
     *opening for JP Harris

Jan 24 - Buffalo, NY
  - Sportsmen’s Tavern
    *opening for JP Harris

Jan 25 - Wrightsville, PA
- Burning Bridge Tavern
   *opening for JP Harris

Jan 26 - Boston, MA
- House Concert
 

Jan 27 - Brattleboro, VT
  - Rocky Top
   *opening for JP Harris