Tom Glenne 5.5

The Tom Glenne 5.5 have been playing around Canada for the last 10 years, from Ottawa to Victoria and points in between. The band's approach is improvisational - the songs are delivered differently night to night, tailored to the room, crowd, and mood. They can perform electric or acoustic sets, suitable for a wide range of venues and audiences. "The Tom Glenne 5.5 are one of Toronto's most entertaining live bands" - Judy Perly, owner, Free Times Cafe In the spring of 2005 the band recorded a ten-song CD which shows their modern blues sound. Dedicated to the memory of Half Full's wonderful drummer Fulvio Bolletta, the CD was recorded with no overdubs or edits, and highlights the bands emotional range and improvisational skills in a live context. For this recording the band consisted of Tom Glenne, Paul Kolinski (Silent Five), Betty Dimo (Broadband, One Bitch Band) and Todd Harrison (Trucks Leaving, Theresa's Sound-World). "Witty, funny, sad and heartfelt all at once." -The Atkinsonian Born and raised in Victoria BC and making his debut as a singer/songwriter on the University of Victoria's radio station (CFUV) in 1987, Tom Glenne has been performing in bars and ... more...