About Tom

Thomas Russell Laverty II was born in Saginaw, Michigan on December 22, 1980. Known mainly for his musical contributions to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, his collegiate studies are in poetry, Tolkien mythology, and fiction. Laverty performed with and co-founded múnbút, Paulding Light, Groove Congress, Veritas -- was an integral member of Ignorant Mob (2002-'05), and founded Northern Michigan University's student organization Marquette Jam Alliance. From '02-'05 he recorded four emo-electronic albums entitled: Lamplighter, Hero Holds the Lamp, Lamplighter Three, and Lamplighter Four; the first two were released on his private label, Lamplighter Recorded. He owns and operates News @ Tom Laverty DOT COM!!, an alternative web-magazine with syndicated news..

Currently living in Marquette, Michigan on the shores of Lake Superior, Laverty studies a masters degree in English at Northern Michigan University.

In May 2007, T. Lav began writing music for nylon-string guitar, mexican-alternative-folk, or something to that degree. The group Tomás y Los Niños Perdidos played their first show on June 19th, 2007 in Marquette, MI. For more information on TL's 2007 Project visit www.myspace.com/ninosperdidos

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From the Marquette Jam v1n3

You're probably hearing of Tom Laverty before ever hearing Tom Laverty. I first heard him before seeing him. In the University Center on NMU's campus a few years ago, I had a 20-minute break between commitments. Piano tones enticed me into the lounge area, and there I saw a slender guy with a scruffy beard and dark-rimmed glasses caressing the keys on that old baby grand. Nobody else around. I eased onto the couch and gazed out the big windows at the Northern Naturally scene. Rhythms, tempos, melodies sent me. The piano man smoothly transitioned through several styles—jazz, classical, rock, blues, rag—sometimes pounding the chords, other times tinkling with aching beauty and suspense. I looked at my watch. Twenty minutes gone. Had to go. The piano man had not paused nor hesitated the entire time.

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1999 Saginaw Kid solo
2001 Paulding Light Live @ the Club Aurora
2001 Paulding Light
2003 Lamplighter solo.
2003 múnbút múnbút
2003 Ignorant Mob (EP)

2004 Ignorant Mob
2005 Hero Holds the Lamp
2005 Love Is Out Of Style Lamplighter and Jaybones

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