Members:	Tom Bolton
Influences:	Mamas and the Papas, Neil Young, Cat Stevens, Jethro Tull, Moody Blues, Joni Mitchell, Bruce Cockburn, David Sylvian, YMO, REM, Radiohead
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Artist Bio:

Tom Bolton writes "beautiful and interesting music with a melancholic flair", drawing on an eclectic brew of folk, roots and rock inspirations... hints of everything from Richie Havens, Jefferson Airplane and Nick Drake, through to David Sylvian and beyond. The result of more than thirty years of journeying into music is a solid collection of original work, first documented in the 2003 album "Acoustic Caravan".

In 2006, having played solo gigs for a number of years, he was joined onstage by Richard Grace. Tom's soaring vocals and distinctive acoustic guitar, accompanied by Richard's deep-velvet double-bass and harmonies, have earned them a reputation as engaging performers at folk and acoustic venues around Australia.

"When I Cross the River" is Tom's second album, released November 2007. It was recorded and produced by Jeremy P Martin, with a diverse collection of musicians weaving a rich canvas of sounds around the core of vocals, acoustic guitar and acoustic double-bass. It has been attracting very positive reviews and getting regular airplay on independent radio in Australia, Europe, Canada and USA.

His third album is underway and due for completion in 2009.

"Tom Bolton crafts folk-influenced songs with real wit and intelligence"
Anna Maria Stjärnell - Luna Kafe

"...beautiful and interesting music with a melancholic flair."
Wildy Haskell - Wildy's World

It grabs you before your intellect has a chance to kick in with its jaded analysis and sends you on a wave of daydreams."
Ighuaran - Music Zeitgeist

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» Silver
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Acoustic
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Shadowless they came Driven out from underneath the twilight of the south Took my breath away Half the world said that I had gone too far out I just happened to be there You would've done the same Silver All they offered me All the whispers in the yard as I came in with you You cut my spirit free With promises to change it all and make the dream come true I just had to let it go The pain was just too strong Silver It had to end one day Someone had to take the blame and this time it was me You wanted it that way As you led the people 'round you heard them call your name Things got out of hand Way beyond the plan Silver

» Hey You, Yeah You
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	BritPop
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I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when the teacher called me "What's your name, Sunny Jim?" I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when the teacher called Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Teacher, I will be so good, I'll sit up straight and listen well to all you tell me As I'm walking out the door I see my friends out on the street Talking to Kirsty who looks so completely different, interesting, sweet I hear a noise above my head... "Sorry Sir, I just missed that very last bit that you said" I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when the teacher called me "What's your name, Sunny Jim?" I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when the teacher called Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Teacher, you can see that I am just a good kid and I'll try to pass the test But so far I can only guess the answers Kirsty is standing just over there by the fence, looking this way I hear a noise above my head... "Sorry Sir, I just missed that very last bit that you said" I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when Kirsty called me "What's your name, where d'you live?" I was walking along the hall outside the room at the school when Kirsty called Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you, I'm talking to you! Hey you, yeah you! Kirsty, Kirsty! Kirsty, Kirsty! Kirsty, Kirsty!

» Whose Army
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Folk Rock
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Whose army? Whose army? Drawing out the broken bloody glass from deep inside who it is I think I am Peeling back the hardened scars wrapped so tight around who it is I think I am The people who did this were the people of my own tribe The people who did this were from the village of my birth They were from my school They were from my church They were from my family So whose army is gonna save and protect me from the people who did this to me? So whose army is gonna save and protect me from the people who did this to me? Breathing out the choking shame And all that’s left is who I fear that I became Tearing down tangled chains Emptied out and bleeding - locked away in who I think I am The people who did this made an example of me The people who did this exercised authority The people who did this did it for my own good The people who did this did it 'cause they could So whose army is gonna save and protect me from the people who did this to me? So whose army is gonna save and protect me from the people who did this to me? Whose army? Whose army?

» Little Star
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Folk
Lyrics:	Click To View Or Hide Song Lyrics
Little Star... help me shine

» Still You Go Before Me
Album:	Acoustic Caravan
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Folk
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You gave me life You brought me here and taught me the song in your heart I am your child I go beyond - I travel places and times that you'll never see But still you go before me Still you go before me You made me smile You dried my tears and lifted me into your arms You watch me try You set me free - you gave me your keys to the world And still you go before me Still you go before me You show me how You give me courage to live out the truth of my life I grow with you Walking together in laughter and sorrow that you share with me And still you go before me Still you go before me Still you go before me

» All I Can Do
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Alt Country
Lyrics:	Click To View Or Hide Song Lyrics
I know I've hurt you I know that I've been cold I turned away from you I shut you out of my soul All I can do is open my heart to you All I can do is open my heart to you You were so cruel You pushed me away You made me feel like such a fool You left me in pain All I can do is open my heart to you All I can do is open my heart to you I know I've hurt you I know that I've been cold I turned away from you I shut you out of my soul All I can do is open my heart to you All I can do is open my heart to you

» When I Cross the River
Album:	When I Cross the River
Label:	independent release
Genre:	Folk
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When I cross the river When I cross the river You came searching for me - I called you Your voice lifted my eyes I see the blue stream running over You came searching for me now, your voice lifted my eyes You came searching for me, your voice lifted my eyes There will be nothing left standing, and nothing left behind There will be revolution in the heartland - explosions in the mind There will be oceans of mystery - things we never dared There will be skies of abandon - the end of all care You came searching for me now, your voice lifted my eyes You came searching for me, your voice lifted my eyes There will be a sunrise of kisses for every single tear There will be silence and wonder - sleep without fear There will be stormclouds and starlight - a wild song everywhere There will be stomping and shouting and jumping in the air You came searching for me now, your voice lifted my eyes You came searching for me, your voice lifted my eyes When I cross the river When I cross the river

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When I Corss The River "When I Cross the River" is Tom's second album, released November 2007. It was recorded and produced by Jeremy P Martin, with a diverse collection of musicians weaving a rich canvas of sounds around the core of vocals, acoustic guitar and acoustic double-bass. It has been attracting very positive reviews and getting regular airplay on independent radio in Australia, Europe, Canada and USA.