Tennessee
30 Years Old

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BIOGRAPHY

Born and raised in Seattle, WA. Fronted experimental pop collective, Dolour (2001-2005) before American roots music captured his soul. After a string of well-received self-produced records with his family band, The Traveling Mercies (a group he formed with his brother and cousin), Tutmarc released his debut solo album, Shouting At A Silent Sky in the summer of 2009. At the top of 2010, Tutmarc relocated to East Nashville to be a little closer to his musical home.

"The Seattle singer-songwriter’s latest album (and the first recorded under just his own name) is not only his most musically well-rounded record, it’s also his best. Tutmarc combines elements of garage-rock, folk, blues, country, gospel and pop into emotionally searing songs of spiritual disquiet and personal heartache."
- Don Yates, KEXP Music Director

LEVEL

semi-pro

GENRES

Rock , Alternative Country, Americana/Roots

INSTRUMENTS

b3 organ / bass / drums / acoustic guitar / electric guitar / keyboard / percussion / piano / vocals

INFLUENCES

Hank Williams, Chuck Berry, Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan, John Lennon, Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch.

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing online
in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a record deal
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

For a living

I Also Write:
by myself
with others
for myself
for others

I Prefer To Write:
lyrics
melody
music

experience >

SONG PLACEMENTS

MTV "Real World/Road Rules Challange" 2002, NBC "Meet the Folks" 2003, "A Lawyer Walked Into The Bar" - Documentary Film 2005, "Stacking Chips" Feature Film 2010

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