Tom Clancey of Dead Meat
Tom Clancey is a guitarist and singer from New Jersey who currently performs in Dead Meat (a tribute to the Grateful Dead), his original band SkyDaddy, and his organ trio Tom Clancey’s Rainbow 3. In addition to working as a songwriter and collaborator in bands around the tri-state area, Tom also performs solo shows throughout the region and duo shows with collaborators Danielle Sheri, Dan Rappaport and Steve Jordan. His primary influences include the John Coltrane quartet, the Derek Trucks Band, the Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers Band, Hot Tuna, The Meters and Soulive. In addition to being a performer, he is a life-long music fan and avid concertgoer. Before 2020, Tom spent 13 years working as a community journalist in New Jersey, including 8 years as the editor of three weekly newspapers in Bergen County. Tom teaches music lessons in Rockland County, NY, as a vocal and singing instructor and guitar teacher. He also teaches beginner bass and music for kids.
Tom Clancey wishes to thank his musical collaborators.
THE BEAT GOES ON…
Through these fruitful experiences, he has performed at such notable venues as: Brooklyn Bowl (Brooklyn, N.Y.); Rockwood Music Hall (Manhattan, N.Y.); Garcia’s at The Capitol Theatre (Port Chester, N.Y.); Bearsville Theatre (Woodstock, N.Y.); The Falcon (Marlboro, N.Y.); The Warehouse at FTC (Fairfield, Conn.); Mazzstock Music Festival (Marlboro, N.Y.); and many more.
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