Tom is a Ph.D. student at the University of Salford. His thesis examines the effects of technological mediation in the Blues. As a guitarist and singer, Tom performs solo and with two bands.
Tom’s solo acoustic work includes his own original Blues compositions and has lead to performances at major music festivals around Europe, including the 2011 Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary Performing Arts, the Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival and multiple national and local radio appearances.
Tom’s blues advocacy includes workshops, seminars and lecture recitals delivered at secondary school, university and community level.