Welcome to Tommy’s music page. Peruse some of his recordings below. To listen on Spotify, click here.
Tommy plays and writes in a variety of styles.
He performs as a solo singer-songwriter and with other musicians, writes music for theater, and is a co-founder of The Lobbyists.
His original music weaves americana and roots of all kinds - traditional folk, neo-folk, rock n roll, blues, country, bluegrass, and more - and mixes in Tommy’s idiosyncratic perspective, distinctive lyricism, and unique fingerpicking style. From silly to gut-punching, Tommy’s tunes are surprising, heartfelt, witty, and insightful.
But Tommy loves to experiment.
Check out his score to Heisenberg - a neo-romantic score for piano and cello.
And his demos of songs for parents (and babies) about babies (and parents), Dirty Diapers.
You can book Tommy solo or “with friends” for a variety of events. Reach out about collaborations, commissions, and more. Do get in touch. To do so, click here.
Photo by Mark Washburn
“From the title track to songs such as "Shenandoah Valley," Crawford's tunes dwell on finding peace in nature…Crawford is an engaging songwriter and a talented multi-instrumentalist, and both are evident in abundance on Athena and the Moon.”
- Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days VT
“Tommy Crawford has managed to create a song…that is both instantly accessible and brilliantly elemental at the same time…Seductive, simple and simply gorgeous.”
— Dave Franklin, The Big Takeover music mag
"Sing Me Silence, SeaWife,' is the most haunting of the show. Starting with a simple, lovely melody, it moves through rich chord changes and swells with stunning harmonies. This piece reflects the aesthetics of The Lobbyists at their very best, and I know of few other groups today who can match their range of expression.'
— Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror (SeaWife at the White Heron Theater)
“marvelous” (SeaWife at South Street Seaport)
- The New York Times
“Composer Tommy Crawford supplies arresting music, as moody and unpredictable as the story.” (Heisenberg at Northern Stage)
- Seven Days VT
“Tommy Crawford, music director and member of The Lobbyists, stars as Feste the wise fool. His ballads string together the play's events; we follow the notes of irony and sadness throughout this story of mistaken identities, intended schemes, and pure loneliness... they entertain the audience with bursts of punk, folk, and rock music -- a blast to watch. With a full range of instruments -- acoustic and electric guitars, ukulele, piano, and drums -- they create a live concert wrapped within the story of the play.” (Twelfth Night at Two River Theater)
— New Jersey Stage
”And speaking of singing, a top-notch quartet (let’s call them the Fab Four for fun), with music director Tommy Crawford on lead guitar, provides rollicking musical interludes. The musicians bust out Beatles-like favorites using a mixture of traditional instruments (banjo and upright bass), and household items (washboards and spoons). They capture the period’s skiffle sound, a fusion of jazz, blues and American folk, and lend spontaneity and joy to the production.” (One Man, Two Guvnors at Chautauqua Theater Co.)
- The Chautauquan Daily
“...like a Greek chorus of one, Tommy Crawford strolled through the rubble, strumming a guitar and singing tough commentaries on the events — music, by the way, that deserves a life after this well-done show.” (The Burial at Thebes)
- San Diego Reader More here.
Live at First Fridays in White River Junction, VT (photo by Mike Cannon)
A song featured in the radio play series From Cold Lake. More about From Cold Lake here.