Some people do manage to have it all...
Not only does Tom Nolan run a tight ship of an R&B band playing nearly 60 gigs a year, but he also happens to be a dedicated educator. Tom has worked as a Dean of Students at the prestigious Crossroads School in Los Angeles, for nearly 30 years. Add to his CV the fact that he has a killer voice, covering some R&B standards with muscle and grit, and crooning his own memorable tunes, like Redheads and Red Wine.
I did a three-part interview with Tom as we wandered through the charming canals of Venice, CA. In the first he discusses his origins and motives...