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Tim Thompson, New York born, Minnesota grown, now Nashville Guitarist, Singer/Songwriter and Producer, while mastering his instrument, has developed his own unique guitar style with hints of some of his heroes: Joe Pass, Pat Martino, Chet Atkins, and others. When Tim is not in some Nashville studio playing on songs for other artist and songwriters, he's wood-shedding on his own music. Tim's intricate and energetic finger-style interpretations of some of the great classics can be heard on his two solo instrumental guitar CD's "Christmas" and "Cathedral." Tim's arrangement and performance of "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," is featured in the sound track for"Casper's's Haunted Christmas." (The Friendly Ghost)
Thompson's drive for perfection in his music doesn't stop at his skillful guitar work. His song lyrics on his latest singer/songwriter release "Bring On The Giants" reveal a clear, introspective quality that comes from hours of reading great literature and studying the craft of lyric writing. Tim's songs paint a picture with words and melodies that will move the listening audience.
In addition to producing his own three CDs, Tim produces other artists, helping them discover the heart of their own music. Artists such as Mike Brandon (Kerrville Folk Festival winner), Nelda Sisk (Kerrville finalist), Tirk Wilder (writer of the theme song for the hit TV series "Walker Texas Ranger"), Anne Kristen (Norway), Jamie Sue Seal (Detroit), and others. Tim also arranged and played guitar on popular Norwegian artist Bjorn Pedar's latest CD.
Tim's live performances are the culmination of all his hard work, and reveal Tim's candid, down to earth personality, seen often at Nashville's world renown Blue Bird Café and solo concerts around the US He as appeared on The Grand Ole Opry's WSM radio program "Opry Star Spotlight" with host Matthew Gillian, performed live bumper music for Nationally syndicated Talk show host, Phil Valentine, and NPR's "The Songwriter Sessions."
Thompson's rich style has brought recognition through endorsements by Canadian Guitar Company, Garrison Guitars, Elixir Strings, and national record distribution with New Day Christian Distributors.
Tim has accumulated a large catalog of songs and has had his songs recorded by artists that have received extensive airplay in the US and Europe. Learn
more about Tim...www.TimThompsonGuitar.com
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