THE TOM KITT BAND: Find Me

The Tom Kitt Band

Find Me

© 2000 Tom Kitt

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Piano based pop rock with meaningful lyrics, backed by beautiful arrangements and harmonies, and a powerful band.

tracks

1 Stay Up
2 I've Been
3 Road to You
4 The Man I've Become
5 The Best and the Worst
6 Write to Me
7 Owen

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“The Tom Kitt Band seems to have everything you don't find in one place anymore - great chops, well-made and catchy songs, and on-stage charisma. It's one of the only local bands I've seen that you can look at and imagine going all the way, and staying up there for a long, long time."

- Bill Flanagan, VH1


With over 1,500 people on their mailing list, The Tom Kitt Band consistently packs such legendary New York City Clubs as Mercury Lounge, Arlene Grocery, and The Bitter End. Four incredible musicians fill out the band: Tom Kitt on piano and lead vocals, Damien Bassman on drums, Dan Grennes on bass, and Michael Aarons on guitar. Combining a pop sensibility with their innate musical gifts, The Tom Kitt Band is one of rock and roll's best new bands.

The Tom Kitt Band's roots were conceived when Tom and Damien met while attending the Interlochen Summer Music Program for high school students. Forming a strong musical bond, they reunited in New York eight years later and formed the band. After adding Michael and Dan, the band set out to record its first album and build a following on the live circuit. Their recorded debut “Find Me” has had both critical and commercial success, spawning the single "Road to You," which was recently featured in "Dawson's Creek. The band's live shows have wowed both critics and audiences, earning the band a consistently large and loyal following.

In the summer of 2001, the band was invited to Los Angeles to record a new demo with legendary producer Thom Panunzio (Bruce Springsteen, U2, Tom Petty). Recorded at Sony Studios over a two-day span, the new four song demo successfully captures the band's dynamic energy and range. Whether it's the pop-anthem, “Fly Away,” or the classically influenced, “Come to Me,” the band demonstrates a mastery of instrumentation and orchestration rarely seen in pop music today.

As the main songwriter, Tom's influences consist of pop, folk, jazz, funk, and classical music. His gift lies in his ability to draw from these styles in creating his own unique voice. The band's piano-based sound has been compared to The Beatles, Dave Matthews, U2, and Billy Joel, whom Tom performed with while attending Columbia College. Regarding his musical career, Mr. Joel told Tom, “I don't think you have anything to worry about.” Damien attended the Cleveland Institute of Music, Juilliard, and Carnegie Mellon. Sought out by new musicals, modern dance companies, and rock bands, Damien is considered to be one of New York's best young drummers. Dan Grennes met Tom in the summer of 1998, and joined the band soon after. After studying the bass at Berklee, Dan quickly established himself in the New York music scene. He is constantly working, employed by a number of different jazz, funk, and rock bands. Michael Aarons attended the Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and later received his Bachelors Degree in Jazz/Commercial Music at Manhattan School of Music. Over the years Michael has built an impressive resume performing with Issac Hayes, Stevie Wonder, Michael McDonald, and Ben E. King.

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  • Great
    author: Robert

    It is awesome guys - thanks! And shipped very fast!

  • Best cd in my collection
    author: filmline.nu

    With out a doubt one of the best cds in my now growing collection. With a great sound, a great voice and fantastic lyrics this is a rocket to the moon! A blend of Simon & Garfunkel and Fountains Of Wayne this is a cd everybody in the world should have. I want more!

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