Artist description Like a bartender mixing cocktails, musician/vocalist/songwriter Tom Parella blends elements of Rock, Country, R&B, Latin, Gospel, Folk & Jazz in varying degrees from song to song. Whether performing solo-acoustic or with a band, tightly constructed songs, thoughtful lyrics and strong melodies characterize Parella's music.

Music Style Melodic, Lyrical Rock

Musical Influences Simon & Garfunkel, Buddy Holly, Carole King, John Denver, Sam Cooke, James Talyor, Smokey Robinson, Beatles, Nat "King" Cole, Willie Nelson, Cole Porter

Similar Artists Those from the golden age of the singer/songwriter; The era of Croce, Lightfoot, Stevens, Fogelberg, Chapin

Artist History Performing since 1979, from coffeehouses to concert halls. 4 volumes of original material, numerous performing and writing awards.

Group Members Tom Parella, solo or backed by a rock combo.

Instruments Guitar, vocal, piano, and/or whatever else the song calls for.

Albums Sessions at Camelot, ParellaMusic I, ParellaMusic II, ParellaMusic III

Press Reviews "That's pretty!"--Tom's mom.

Additional Info Acoustic tracks on CD, only available at mp3.com!

Location Red Bank, New Jersey - USA

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