Shoulders of Giants Bio Page
Shoulders of Giants sees acoustic guitarist/singer/songwriter Brad Hammonds – who has earned a reputation as a great and inventive player, both solo and as part of his duo Brazz Tree—coming into his own as a songwriter with his latest project featuring vocalist, guitarist Tom Crowley.
Hammonds has performed in numerous bands in Virginia, Chicago and New York, including projects with bassist Jason DiMatteo (Chocolate Genius), drummer John Bollinger (Antony and the Johnsons), and the eclectic violin-guitar act Brazz Tree with violinist Mazz Swift—which has brought him to various music venues across New York such as The Blue Note, The Symphony Space, The Living Room, Joes’ Pub & Rockwood Music Hall. After his stint with Brazz Tree, Hammonds sought to record more accessible music beginning with Through It All, his 2009 debut as a solo artist.
Dubbed by critics as a guitarist with exceptional virtuosity, Hammonds— who is at the helm of this musical collaboration— is no stranger to the New York music scene: “Brad is a strong player in the Richard Thompson tradition, with a beautifully hypnotic approach,” says Vernon Reid. “Brad, undoubtedly has the fastest fingers in the east,” adds Dian Hall, Music Director of Union Hall. “I have never, never, ever seen fingers fly up and down the neck of a guitar at this sort of break-neck speed.” On his latest music venture with Shoulders of Giants, his entrancing guitar playing and poignant song lyrics coalesces flawlessly with Crowley’s seductive vocals. The band’s other counterparts include Dave Wilkie (Drums), Marika Hughes (Cello), Jason Dimatteo (Bass) and Benjamin Bell (Bass).
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