Thomas Starks
Seattle, Washington, United States | SELF
Music
Press
"Thomas Starks is a great new discovery. Both as a live performer and recording artist, his creativity and originality shines through. It has been a privilege and pleasure to book him repeatedly at my club and his CD plays regularly as our house music. As a professional, he has also been particularly easy to work with. I highly recommend him and his work."
Julie Mains
Owner, Artistic Director
Mainstage Comedy and Music Club - Mainstage Music & Comedy Club
Now this little bugger is just cute. Thomas Starks is a local singer songwriter who would be grateful to warm a few hearts tonight. His style of music is pretty basic and earnest, but maybe that’s what the doctor ordered for a Friday night. Some people like to party like it’s their last day on earth, and some might just be looking to say, “TGIF, now it’s time to relax.” If you fall under the second category, make your way to Queen Anne, get a Mexican hot chocolate, and hang out with Thomas Starks tonight.
http://www.seattleshowgal.com/also-tonight-manmiracle-thomas-starks-tapwater/ - Seattle Show Gal
Discography
Burn The Attic
Songs From The Bus Stop
Photos
Bio
Thomas Starks started as a traveler. Originally born in Yokosuka, Japan, his family later moved to Iowa, and eventually to the West Coast. It was there, at the age of thirteen that he picked up an old, beat-up Washburn guitar and sparked an imperative relationship with music and lyrics. Although he experimented with many instruments, the guitar became his instrument of choice-an inevitable partner. His passion for music ignited and at fifteen, he was sneaking out of his house at night, finding solace at the local music clubs in Fresno.
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His passion lead to various garage bands, where he played rhythm guitar and vocals, and in time started writing his own songs. After several years of playing in a variety of bands, his experience finally gave him the necessary foundation for his songwriting “When I know that life has brought me to a point that mere words cannot describe, music brings me home.”
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The robust music scene in Portland, Oregon lured him there for a bit, where he was a part of the band Nine Fold playing local spots. His talent flourished and he took the traveling musician’s path back to Southern California, then on to Seattle, Washington, his current place of residence.
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In 2007 he recorded his first album “Songs from the Bus Stop” at Elliott Bay Studios--an honest and beautiful solo debut. After the release, interest in the singer deepened and he became a regular performer at the local clubs. Recently, he had the opportunity to play a few benefit concerts, at the Triple Door and The Tractor where he was on the ticket with Michael Shrieve, the original drummer for Santana. For Thomas, benefit concerts are an important achievement – allowing him to share his passion to help others.
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Thomas recently headed back into the studio to complete his next highly anticipated album. "Burn The Attic" features a full band with a more mature, fuller sound.
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Review
“Thomas Starks songs are touching and emotionally stirring in a way that is genuine and truthful.” - A&R Select
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