Episode Description
From pulling pints at eighteen to five Glastonburys, the London Palladium and The One Show, Tom Bright's path into music was anything but conventional. In this episode, Chris sits down with the indie folk singer-songwriter ahead of his PULSE show at Burton Library on Saturday 30 May.
Tom talks about picking up a guitar at twenty-three, selling his pub, moving to Sydney, and building a life as a self-employed touring troubadour from the ground up. He shares the story of how a chance encounter led to making a record with Mick Jones from The Clash and Glen Matlock from the Sex Pistols - and how bad management nearly buried it for good.
Years later, that album - Young Old Bloke - finally saw the light of day. There's real talk here about graft, resilience, the importance of registering your work with PRS, and why it's never too late to start.
Tom also shares his connection with Ed Harcourt, the magic of Strummerville at Glastonbury, upcoming support dates with The Leisure Society, and what's coming next.
PULSE - Tom Bright
Burton Library · Saturday 30 May · £7.50
Support from Carl North and Dear Lily
Bring your own drink.
Tickets: sonicboom.org.uk
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