???Tom Frietchen LIVE at the Cutting Room NYC???

Tom Frietchen grew up in Strongsville, Ohio. At age 10, he learned to play guitar and by 15 he was starting bands and writing his own songs. After high school, Tom and his rock band hit the top 10 with a song on Z-Rock, a nationally syndicated radio station, and other stations as well. The band was featured in Billboard Magazine and toured cities across the nation. Tom eventually took a break to start a family and became Mr. Mom for awhile. Having a wife and children now, his life changed. Country music's lyrics are rooted in life and truth and became a new avenue for Tom's musical talent. Tom's songwriting reflects life's realities and he receives inspiration from the people and situations close to him. Tom's musical influences include the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, George Jones & George Strait, just to name a few. While his style has evolved over the years, Tom's musical passion is with his guitar.... Now, Tom is back on the music trail and has put together a powerful line up of musical talent! Tom and the band released a CD back in January, 2012 called "It's Been So Long". This compilation blends Old-School Rock & Country music and features "Just You and Me", a soulful tune that's already receiving airplay along with "Rock and Roll, With Country Soul" & "What You Want".