Tom May

Writing and playing his own music, and eloquently interpreting the songs of others; sharing through his music history, romance,and his travels with folks throughout the U.S., Canada and overseas in concert halls and clubs; hosting and performing weekly on the national radio/TV program River City Folk--that is just a glimpse at Tom May's 36 years as a professional folksinger. Originally from western Nebraska, Tom has called Toronto, Boston, St. Louis, Omaha, and now the Pacific Northwest home.

Originally from western Nebraska, Tom has called Toronto, Boston, St. Louis, Omaha, and now the Pacific Northwest home. On twelve and six string guitars, he accompanies his baritone voice with intricate stylings not often heard in folk music. Stories, humor, and occasionally even the Irish pennywhistle introduce the songs featured in his concerts.

Tom May has performed in every state in the Union, as well as Canada, England, Ireland, Scotland, Germany and Belgium. His performing venues have included prestigious concert halls, small town auditoriums, and humble coffeehouses--all of which have given him an uncommon rapport with audiences both large and small. His festival appearances include The Kerrville Folk Festival; the Napa Valley Music Festival; Sister's Folk Festival; (Oregon) The Juan De Fuca Festival (Port Angeles, Washington) and dozens more.

Tom's music was chosen to represent Nebraska at the National Art's Council's annual conference in 1994 and 1995 in South Carolina and Omaha. In September of 1994, Tom headlined a special series of concerts with the Omaha Symphony Orchestra, one of the most acclaimed regional orchestras in the U.S. He performed a set of his music with full orchestral accompaniment to capacity crowds. In 1997 and 1998, Tom did a series of concerts throughout Alaska in honor of the Klondike Gold Rush centennial.
Recently Tom traveled back to his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska to perform a very special show for the 125th anniversary of Creighton University.


Tom has toured with and opened for many well known artists, Gordon Lightfoot, Alabama, Willie Nelson, and many others. He currently perfroms and tours solo or with his acoustic trio, and has released twelve critically acclaimed, widely distributed albums. His most recent release is the 2008 release, "Blue Roads, Red Wine".


In addition to his live concert appearances, Tom has appeared on dozens of radio and television programs. National Public Radio's syndicated Mountain Stage , Radio Eirhenn's (Ireland) Andy O'Mahoney show, and the Canadian Broadcast Corporation's Ian Tyson Show (Television) to name a few.