LIFE ON THE ROAD: Inside a TOURING MUSICIAN’s Journey
Blakgraz In a world where most musicians dream of touring with a full band, Tom Sweeney of Blakgraz has carved out his own unique path. Operating as a one-man powerhouse with his wife as his marketing genius, Tom has been living on the road since June 2023, bringing his original music to venues across America from the comfort of their camper, affectionately named Rufus. From Church Choir to Vegas Show Band Tom's musical journey began in Athens, Ohio, where his parents introduced him to a diverse range of music. His father, an Irish tenor who paid his way through college by singing at weddings, and his mother, who exposed young Tom to everything from Japanese koto drummers to Billy Idol concerts, laid the foundation for his eclectic musical taste. His professional career took an unexpected turn when he answered an ad for a bass player in a Vegas-style show band. Despite being primarily a guitarist at the time, Tom took the plunge. "It was baptism by fire," he recalls, ...
