Artist: Wales Road Song: You're The Girl CD: Rock Dove EP Genre: alternative Label:Spun Records Homepage
Tommy Wales is a prolific recording artist from Rochester, NY . He is the founder and front man of the Christian Rock Band WALES ROAD,capably handling vocals,guitar,harmonica and songwriting duties. Steve Rousseau (bass) and Bobby Stahlbrodt (drums) round out the current line up.
Wales Road have been impressing Western New York music fans for years, playing churches,colleges,clubs and festivals with zeal.
Frank DeBlase, Music Editor of CITY Magazine, describes Wales Road tunes as ranging from "...riff-loaded heavy rock & power ballads to pop-esque ditties to acoustic/electric blues..." Michelle Picardo of Free Time Magazine dubs the band "...taking metallic punk to heavenly heights...". Wales Road\'s ballads reflect a kinder-gentler musical side and are penned with emotional and spiritual intimacy.
Wales Road tunes chart extensively on the Independent Christian Rock Radio Charts, including two #1 Hit Singles ('Candleshine' and 'Glimpses'). 'Glimpses' was 1997 Song of The Year for Unsigned Artist on Uncle Samoo's Zoo (WITR 89.7 FM). Wales Road tunes receive radio airplay on The Calvary Satellite Network, over 300 radio stations nationwide.
Tommy Wales appeared in City Magazine\'s featured cover story 'Rock'n'Roll Soul: The Wales Road to Heaven'. Wales Road listed in Free Time Magazine's Top 10 Indie albums three years in row: 'BLuR' in 2004, 'Praying Mantis' in 2005 and 'Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses' in 2006. L.David Wheeler, Sunday Editor of The Daily Messenger pens: "...Wales Road maintains a high standard of musicianship and lyrical development, much like Phil Keaggy ,Jars of Clay,The 77's and REZ..."
Tommy Wales wears his heart on his sleeve in his lyrics, with the belief that if he is honest about his own struggles, he is able to communicate the Mercy of God. With a guitar slung over his shoulder and a song in his heart for his King, Tommy prays his music bless the ears and hearts of those who listen.
Although the lineup has varied down through the years, one thing has remained consistant: Tommy Wales is a man who is passionate about reflecting his Faith in the midst of a fallen world through his Audio Art.
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