Tom Roddey
Vocalist, Guitarist, MIDI Engineer

8270 6th Ave NE, Bremerton, WA 98311
 (360) 509-0334     THRODDEY@AOL.COM 

   

WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOUR GUESTS

I perform a wide variety of musical styles from Country & Classic Rock to Easy Listening, Adult Contemporary, Show Tunes, Blues, Bluegrass, even some Kids and Standards.  I'm careful to quickly determine my audience's wants and give them that and much more.

My vocals range from Johnny Cash lows to Roy Orbison highs, well over three full octaves.  My voice is what gets noticed first and most often with comments such as: "I can't believe you could hit that note" (both highs and lows) and "I love how your voice was perfect for the music / song and a joy to listen to."

I play excellent finger-pick, rhythm and lead guitar, both acoustic and electric.  I incorporate my guitar play in with my background music, or in stand alone acoustic settings.  Many times I'm asked to do both in a given event or evening.
 
 

I served 20 years as a Submarine Audio Engineer.  That experience has taught me to be very critical and careful with the sound I create.  The MIDI background music I use is as close to live as is possible with current technology and perfectly blended with my voice and guitar.  One of the biggest reasons I get re-hired is that I create a full and complete sound without being overly loud.  People can enjoy my  performance and still talk to each other.

I am very professional, I show up on time, polished, rehearsed, and ready to put on a party - every day, and every time.  I like people and it shows.  I have fun in my chosen second career, as do the people around me.  But I am also serious about the quality of the service I provide.  I am a pleasant surprise to many who have to deal with musicians.

Significant performances include: Both large and small Cruise ship's as a soloist performer, Manza Beach Resort (5-star hotel resort on Okinawa, Japan), Bite-of-Seattle, Taste-of-Tacoma, Bremerton Blackberry Festival.  I can perform equally well with a complete orchestra or band or small ensemble or solo.  I am registered with several major booking agency's from Seattle to Reno and recently in South East region and I take great pride in the reputation I enjoy with the people I've worked for.  References are available.