Tom McDermott & George Gagliardi February 24, 2012

Tom McDermott
Born Texan, rooted in the musical soil of his grandmother’s opera career, twisted by his uncle’s tall tales, and nourished on the Irish lore of his father’s birthplace, Tom McDermott travels the US as a storyteller, guitarist, percussionist, and virtuoso ukulelist at festivals, conferences, and schools. A John Henry Faulk Award winner and author with Pelican Publishing, Tom accompanies his original stories, adapted folktales, myths, and Texas lore with humor, participation, and music (on guitars, ukuleles, drums, theremin, and hurdy-gurdy) to create an unparalleled experience for listeners of all ages. An award-winning storyteller and speaker, he has several recordings and several published books for children and adults. Tom is a resident of Ft Worth.

George Gagliardi Listen at YouTube
George Gagliardi has written over 800 songs, some published and several recorded by Cynthia Clawson, including George’s My Finest Hour, the title cut on her Grammy nominated album. He’s involved in Dallas theater in a variety of capacities -- as pianist, guitarist, composer, arranger and musical director. Several of his original musical productions have been produced at the Pocket Sandwich Theater, with Rodney Dobbs as book writer and co-lyricist – including Dues and Don't of Dating and Stars and Spies Forever. George also plays in a variety of local Dallas bands. His latest CD is Songs Unsung ... Until Now, was recorded in January of 2011. One of the very first to play Calvin’s in the 80’s, he lives in Dallas.