Artist description Wales Road = Christian Rock!

Music Style Acoustic & Electric Blues , Classic Rock 'N' Roll, Neo-Folk

Musical Influences Anything by Glenn Kaiser or Mike Roe

Similar Artists The Cars, The Doors, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Beatles, The Stones, The Flaming Groovies, The Ramones, Rez, The 77's, Mike Roe,Lost Dogs, Altar Boys,Lifesavors, Undercover

Artist History Wales Road is the musical expression of Tom Wales,Christian singer,songwriter,guitarist and harmonica player from upstate NY. The VISION of Wales Road is to glorify God in the Creative Arts. While growing up on a dairy farm in a small town in PA, Tom (who is a leftie) taught himself how to play guitar using his brother's right handed guitar! Tom began writing his own songs in college.His roommates nicknamed him 'Rev.Rock' and referred to his personal style of 'heart on the sleeve' lyrics as 'Tommy conviction tunes'. After graduation from Elim Bible Institute with a Degree in Biblical Studies, Tom realized his true calling as a 'musicianary' while playing in an number of Christian rock bands and performing acoustic shows. Wales Road recordings range in musical style from neo-folk to acoustic and electric blues to classic rock'n'roll. Lanny Auchter (who has recorded in N.Y.C and toured extensively on the east coast) began pounding and thrashing on drums for Wales Road on the Candleshine album. (a groundbreaking classic rock release recorded at FLCC Studios by Rick Wyffels). Tom Sluberski (graduate of SUNY Fredonia in Music/Communications ) contributed keyboards on Candleshine and handles bass & BGV's on the critically acclaimed 'Farmers' CD. ( a 3 piece band project recorded at Studio X by Dave Sluberski , who has recorded notable artists such as Robert Cray,Taj Mahal,Dan Toler,Dave Brubeck and Michael Hedges). Wales Road has fronted many different musical faces down thru the years (acoustic duo, four piece rock band, musical trio ) but one thing has remained the same, a committment to share the Love of Jesus thru music. Wales Road has been performing in churches,coffee houses and festivals since 1994. Attracting a loyal following of fans affectionately nicknamed 'Wales Roadies',this is one energetic concert act not to miss!

Group Members Tom Wales- Vocals,Acoustic, Electric & Classical Guitars Tom Sluberski-Bass,BGV's Lanny Auchter-Drums,Acoustic Percussion

Instruments Tom uses a Yamaha Acoustic he bought from Big B Buzzo in 1984 ; a cherry red Gibson Epiphone Electric with a Classic Marshall Amp; Washburn Acoustic - Electric and a beat up old classical guitar!

Albums 'Pray For Travelin' Mercies' ('94), 'Native Altar'('95), 'Fret Not'('97), 'Happy Face In The Mourning'('98),'Candleshine'('00),'Farmers'('01)

Press Reviews WR has been interviewed/reviewed in a number of publications such as The Democrat and Chronicle,The Daily Messenger, The Penfield Post, What's Up Magazine and Rockline Magazine.

Additional Info numerous rare and raw limited edition live bootlegs are rumoured to exist

Location Rochester, NY - USA

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