Every one I’ve ever heard or seen! How do I pick one. I grew up with Crosby , Still Nash & Young, Souther , Hillman Furay, The James Gang!

More recently blown away by Michael Franti & Spearhead. Oh yeah! I can’t forget the ByrdBrains.

2. Favorite All Time Movie?

Without a doubt Martin Scorsese’s greatest work…The last Waltz.

3. Favorite All Time Actor?

Pee Wee Herman. Aw Cmon! The Hamburger Man, The Playhouse (Which my daughter still doesn’t forgive me for making her watch with me every Saturday morning) The big adventure..

4. Favorite All Time Actress?

Can’t say I have one.

5. Favorite All Time Musician?

David Crosby for sure! I’ve never been touched more than his playing my request at a small venue in Denver in the mid 80’s. I’ve seen him with Nash, CSN, and CSNY and have never been disappointed.

6. Favorite All Time Musical Instrument company?

Anyone who provides, and/or makes instruments for our children to play; though I must admit I hold a special place in my heart for Vox Amps.

6 & 12-string Guitars, keyboards, tambourine, lead & backing vocals.

Tom comes to the ByrdBrains via parts unknown, and it took him a long time to get here from there. With brilliant harmonies, and an uncanny knack to be able to watch Rich (TBP) sing and play bass in total amazement, all while playing his 6-string Washburn D21S, his 12-string Simon & Patrick S&P Spruce, and his red PRS Custom 24 through a way cool Vox Valvetronics Amp.

Inner Thoughts:

( I chuckle to myself as I quote David Crosby) “I felt like letting my freak flag fly” I knew I had all this hair for a reason!

There’s nothing in the world like the feeling I get when the harmonies blend just right! It sends chills down my spine. I know the audience will feel it too.

Tom Ryan

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