Tommy Bentz

Tommy Bentz

Growing up in a small Wisconsin town isn't always limiting as it sounds. An eclectic musician, Bentz totes history with the violin, oboe, saxophone, guitar, and bass.  Through the years, Bentz's love of music gave him the flexibility to perform in rock, classical, jazz, blues, bluegrass and jam bands.  When asked for his resume, Bentzs list goes on...His sound gives credence to this fact  the many faces and different genres of music have allowed him to create his own sound: one that blends ideals from many flavors of music into one. The distinct movement, layering, and syncopation of his style, though intense, is immediately accessible to the listener. Some may say that Tommy Bentz's greatest asset is his confident and mature electric slide guitar style, yet others will argue that his insightful lyrics and adept layering of sound are what keep them coming back to hear him play again and again.  If lyrics alone drove Bentz's work, he'd have a great product, but no one can discount the musicians technical prowess or his warm timbre and soulful vocals.  There's a distinct blend of southern jam style rock and acoustic singer-songwriter flair, with his rounded sound being completed by remnants of his experience in jazz and classical performance.

The latest album

Tommy's unique guitar style, soulful vocals and thought provoking lyrics have been winning audiences around the world for the past decade. This latest release is sure to win fans of many genres.

From the lead off bluesy shuffle "Wrong Road" that immediately gets the listener moving, right into "Night to Day", a groove filled blues rumba straight out of Chicago.  The title track "1000 Reasons" paints an early 70's classic rock vibe and ponders questions of how we treat our fellow humans. Tommy showcases his slide chops on the fan favorite, second-line groove "Humble", "Same Things", and the instrumental "Sugar Drive".

1000 Reasons

1000 Reasons

Tommy Bentz

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