Very informative and in-depth.

https://www.ddytalk.com/interview/tomsharpe2014.html

A writeup is on the home page at MelodicRock.com (10/4/2012).

A sample of the first single, "History Repeats Its Pages" can be found here:

Allow me to explain: Tom's first CD was created completely in the studio by him. The title track Like Setting Myself on Fire was the grand prize winner of Song of the Year in the John Lennon Songwriting contest. Another track, Trance-formation, was also a finalist. So here is an artist that now has to perform live musical pieces that were created in the studio. Some artists resolve this problem by prerecording almost everything, then going on stage and they just "press play". But this isn't really a "live" performance then. What Tom has done is created a stage layout where he is able to perform almost all of the parts live. I have never seen such a huge setup just for one person! Although there are a few parts that are recorded, they are either short segments that are triggered, or something like a background bass line. He also uses several instruments from around the world that give a rather unique sound to his performance.

With an over-energetic performer on stage, and a completely unique setup, you know you're going to have a great show. The music was fantastic, too. Tom frequently does shows in the Chicago area. If you're a music lover, I highly suggest you check one out.

Tom's stage setup:

Two videos from Tom's performance:

Thanks.

http://www.mi.edu/success/august-zadra-tou...ormerly-of-styx

August Zadra (Guitar ’89) is touring across the US and Canada as guitarist and singer with Dennis DeYoung, a founding member of STYX. The audition came about after DeYoung’s son discovered Zadra performing on YouTube with a STYX tribute band.

Describing the audition itself, August added some relevant advice for aspiring pro guitar players. “One big point that I would like to make is that the only reason I got this gig is because I can sing. I think this addresses a critical point for the guitar community – we all need to be the best overall musicians we can be, rather than “just” the best guitarist/instrumentalist we can be. I never considered myself a guitar-playing singer- rather, I was always a guitarist who also sang. The day I met Dennis, he must have said a half-dozen times that this gig is ‘all about the vocals.’”

Become a fan today at http://www.facebook.com/sharpeworldmusic

He will be missed.

http://www.melodicrock.com/

And here is a great eulogy up at Jim Peterik's facebook page:

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=129056997733

Thoughts and prayers to all of Kyle's friends, family, and those who worked with him professionally.

R.I.P.

-Jonathon

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Well, we know that Kyle is doing Jersey Boys when he's not with Dennis.

Tom will be playing drums in November and December on the east coast portion of the tour, while Dennis is in Germany. If you go to a show be sure to say "Hi" to Tom!

Tom will be performing with Dennis in Jacksonville FL on October 11