In the three years or so since Ten Second Tom began performing they have captured the public's musical imagination. This multi-talented group of musicians has established a formidable reputation as a deeply expressive group.  They have won a large and loyal audience for their ability to craft elements of classic blues, rock, R&B, funk, folk and gospel into a distinctly individual style that honors rootsy musical traditions without being subservient to them.

Hi, My Name Is Tom., The band's first album for My Shorties Records, marks a substantial departure from the typical regional fare, presenting the band in the role of interpretive vocal stylists.  They put a soulful, unmistakably personal spin on a heartfelt set of songs drawn from such diverse sources as Joss Stone ("Fell In Love With A Boy"), Ray Charles ("I Feel So Bad"), Bonnie Raitt ("Dimming Of THe Day"), Storyville ("Good Day For The Blues"), Susan Tedeschi ("Little By Little"), Colin James ("Freedom") and Shemekia Copeland ("Who Stole My Radio").

Although they are widely respected for passionate and fiery vocals, the band leaves no stone unturned with instrumental styles and modes. "We love to do our own material and create new stuff, but at the same time, there's so many great songs out there," Rebecca Beale notes.  "What we were really going for was to make a great record, and these songs all have greatness, in one way or another.  They all had different things about them that really stood out for us, and they were all songs that haven't necessarily been heard by a lot of people."

Chris Blair is a fine guitarist who had always been in the background laying down solid parts. Chris demonstrates his knack for preserving spontaneous moments of musical transcendence.  You'll know chris' guitar work by his amazing tone and clarity. Of late, Chris has been developing his vocal skills as well.

Dave Green has been one of the Northwest's premier male blues vocalists and blues guitarists for the last decade. "Forming this band has been a really incredible experience for me," Dave says.  "There was tremendous chemistry between Chris and I but it stunned me how quickly it became all of us.  We had a short time to do it, so we really did everything on the fly.  It was all about capturing a moment in time, rather than getting everything perfect, and working that way was a blast.  There were no rules, we'd just go in and try different things, and if it wasn't happening, we'd just strip it down or try it another way." It was Dave who had the vision to blend two lead vocalists and two lead guitarists which is the signature sound that has become a force to be reckoned with in the Northwest and beyond.

Coming to the table with a quick wit and a restless sense of musical adventure, Bryan Hodges is a breath of fresh air in a musical landscape full of egos and self importance. He is a key element of Ten Second Tom's musical DNA. Bryan is an accomplished player who is always seen with his signature custom 5 string basses and a seemingly permanent smile. Few people enjoy playing like Bryan.

After establishing herself as one of Portland's top-drawing live artists, and making her debut with The Blues Broads, Rebecca Beale has achieved an impressive musical breakthrough. "Rebecca has just won the hearts of the people everywhere we play.", said Dave Green "If you have never been in a band it is hard to fully appreciate how rare the combination of world class talent, stunning beauty and being a genuinely kind, caring, and humble person is. The people love her because she makes them feel like the only person in the audience." Amazingly, with Hi, My Name Is Tom. Rebecca is making her album debut. Rebecca is sure to be on the IEBS ballot for best female blues vocalist for years to come.

Ten Second Tom is the product of hard work and imagination This band has made it to the festival curcuit faster than any band in Northwest history for one reason. They put the music first. Striking a perfect balance between blues tradition and experimentation with fresh ideas, Ten Second Tom has stormed onto the scene and made their mark. "Clearly, they will be around for a long time to come." says Mike Hays of The Fat Tones.  "A lot of times, people will find something that works for them and just stick with that.  But you have to keep an open mind and stay open to new situations. These guys do that as well as anyone."