Tom Jones International

Tom will wrap up his European tour at Wembley Arena on October 24.

Other dates in the United Kingdom: Cardiff: October 9; Newcastle, October 13; Newcastle, October 14; Manchester, October 16; Liverpool, October 17; Birmingham, October 18; Bournemouth, October 20; Brighton, October 23.

Click here to join LiveNation UK’s weekly mailing list and to get the password for presales. The sale dates on LiveNation’s website seem to differ from those printed on Tom’s website, so be sure to check carefully and, perhaps, call the venues.

Tom will be at Ahoy in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on October 6. So happy for the fans we know there (and, of course, those we don’t)!

May 6 2009 by Ray Marshall, Evening Chronicle

IT’S not every day you discover a legend, but comedian Bobby Pattinson did — way back in 1963.

Superstar Tom Jones will appear at the Metro Radio Arena this October, but it was in the early 1960s that Bobby Pattinson first witnessed this unique, but then little known Welsh singer in action.

Bobby was topping the bill for a 10-day run of club shows in South Wales and was told by agent Jack Philips that he would appear with a great singer and his band – called Tommy Scott and the Senators.

Having heard so much about him Bobby made a point of catching him perform at a different club.

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Another note on the Comic Relief video: Forgot to mention that when Tom stops his limo in the desert to pick up Bryn and Nessa, rolls down the window (photo) and says, “What’s occurin’,” he was quoting a popular phrase from Gavin and Stacey.

This article is by George Varga at creators syndicate, a business that supplies web and newspaper content. Even though it says at one point he was interviewed from his home in Beverly Hills, if you’ve read all the recent stuff that’s been posted here, it’s difficult to tell if it’s a real, new interview or pieced together from others or if the writer got a few minutes on the phone and filled in the rest — which, unless Tom reads from a script and says the exact same thing word-for-word every single time could be what happened. The bit about playing smaller venues is new. Once again, when asked about his hair, Tom says that at the MGM in January, “I looked at the people in the front row, and they were staring when I first walked out on stage,” he said. “Then, they were saying: ‘We love the way you look, Tom. You look great.’ I haven’t dyed it since.” As noted: word-for-word. But, from comments posted here and in emails we know that clearly lots of fans agree with the writer and hope he adds Sugar Daddy to the show.

Tom Jones is Back Better than Ever with a New CD

Tom Jones hasn’t quite done it all, but this former ditchdigger with the volcanic voice isn’t done yet.

Born in the Welsh town of Pontypridd, Jones has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth, appeared on The Simpsons (as himself) and duetted on his albums with such diverse musical admirers as Portishead, Van Morrison, The Pretenders, Tori Amos and Barenaked Ladies.

A former pal of both Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra, he has also collaborated with Tina Turner and Janis Joplin, co-headlined with PJ Harvey and Lou Reed at England’s famed Glastonbury Festival and belted out the seductive Randy Newman song You Can Leave Your Hat On during a very revealing scene in the 1997 movie The Full Monty.

Jones, who scored the first of his 19 successive U.S. Top 40 hits in 1965 with It’s Not Unusual, is also a consistently reliable concert attraction. Jones even plays at smaller venues like the intimate Belly Up Tavern in San Diego.

“This tour is to showcase 24 Hours, my new CD, and we think it’s good for us to gauge the reaction to the new songs in smaller places,” said Jones, whose 2000 album, “Reload,” sold more than 5 million copies despite never being released in the United States. “You get a better idea about the songs and the way they are coming across.”

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Two more venues have announced Tom Jones concerts in July. Remember, it’s not official until you read it on Tom’s official site. You may, however, want to buy tickets when they go on sale. Just in case, you know?

Bank of America Pavilion, Boston, Friday, July 25. Tckets go on sale March 16, 10 a.m. EDT; There is a Citi presale beginning tomorrow, Wednesday, March 11, 10 am EDT

Tom will be back at Wolf Trap in Vienna, VA, on Wednesday, July 29, 8 pm EDT. To get the best tickets via member-only presale you, naturally, have to join. The least expensive membership is $65. It’s a terrific, historic venue, “America’s National Park for the Performing Arts.” The show will be announced to the public and tickets will go on sale later this month.

Be sure you haven’t missed the audio clip from Tom’s recording with Tower of Power. It was posted yesterday below the Ticketmaster post. And don’t forget to watch Tom with “the ladies” on The View Wednesday morning.

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For Welsh crooner, it’s still not unusual

At 68, Tom Jones still trying new things in the music biz

When it comes to singing, it’s no exaggeration to say that few can match the Welsh.

“It’s something in the language,” muses one of the most famous Welsh vocalists, veteran pop idol Tom Jones. “It’s a tradition: the male voice choirs; the singing room in the pubs. All you needed was a piano and someone to play it. It’s the cheapest way to hear music,” he adds.

Since the mid ’60s, the 68-year-old has belted out such memorable songs as It’s Not Unusual — “The most important song; my first hit.” — and What’s New Pussycat? — “Burt Bach­arach told me, ‘It’s a nutty song for a nutty movie.’”

In later years, Jones notched up iconic covers like the kitsch version of Prince’s Kiss, which revitalized his career in the ’80s. His latest album, last fall’s 24 Hours,” includes the left-field choice of Bruce Springsteen’s lesser-traveled “The Hitter.” The upbeat new record paired Jones with London-based producers Future Cut (Lily Allen, Katy Perry), who sampled his older song I’ll Never Let You Go for the newly written If He Should Ever Leave You. However, the disc includes a fresh new songwriting voice: his own. For the first time, Jones is co-credited as a songwriter. This late-life writing foray wasn’t a need for reflection, though. It was a necessity.

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Promoters at Freedom Hill in Sterling Heights, MI, say Tom will be there this summer. Their website is way behind and no date was given. If it is true, however, look for him there in early August.

Remember: Nothing’s official until you see it on Tom’s official site.

If you missed it, check the post below for Tom’s latest UK interview.

Of course, it’s not official until you see it on tomjones.com, or tickets actually go on sale, but the MGM Grand at Foxwoods says Tom is scheduled for one night only — Friday, July 24.

Tickets are not on sale yet, but they will be priced at $40, $60 and $70. The theater seats 4,000 people.

For the on-sale date keep checking tomjones.com or the MGM Grand at Foxwoods box office.




AND! Thanks To The “Trolls” Among Us


A thank you must go from all fans — especially those who don’t have the time to do so — to those fans who incessantly troll the internet to find news about Sir Tom and who post it in various places. One of these people turned up news of Tom in Hyannis, MA at the Cape Cod Melody Tent on July 26. Tickets aren’t on sale to the general public yet, but if you fork over 100-fully-tax-deductible-dollars you can buy now. Ticket info is here. This is a venue, like the Westbury Music Fair, that used to be a tent theater. It’s a fun place to see a show. Last time Tom was there a local act opened for him.

(By the way, this is not to put down the “Troll” people. They may not be really, honestly friendly, nice or loyal, but they help us all and for that alone we should be grateful, shouldn’t we?)

Although nothing is confirmed (and, remember, last year a Westbury booking never materialzed) one would make the natural assumption that if Sir Tom is playing these places, other dates in the region will be booked. Stay tuned and check his website.

Don’t forget this week’s videos from Tom’s UK TV appearances. Links in posts below this one where you can read the story about the appearance or you can go directly to the TJI.com Video Library

Be aware that material below was sent over the PR Newswire (a public relations service) to editors in the UK — Hence, the “note to editors.” People outside the UK can buy Vocalzone online.

Vocalzone Fine Tunes Tom Jones’ Vocal Cords

POOLE, England, December 17 /PRNewswire/ — As a result of Sir Tom Jones citing his use of Vocalzone on Top Gear (14/12/2008) Kestrel, the (Poole based) makers of the Throat Pastille which is also known to be used Snoop Dogg, Madonna, Joss Stone and Robbie Williams, has been inundated with enquiries from literally thousands of aspiring singers that watch the programme.

Sir Tom Jones was asked by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear if he took anything to maintain his voice. Sir Tom replied that he uses Vocalzone Throat Pastilles and that they are “Great, unbelievable, they are made in England and they are great things.”

“We received over 27,000 hits on our
website in the first hour after the programme with the majority of enquiries asking where they can buy Vocalzone Throat Pastilles. Frankly we’re surprised by just how many people watching Top Gear are also keen performers!”

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Please don’t forget to answer the Question of the Month below!

Vince, a French fan, tells us that Sir Tom will be in his country November 21 to do two TV shows. The first is Le Grand Journal, a talk show broadcast from 7pm to 9 pm on Canal+ (Channel 4 on French TV).

The second show that day is The Star Academy, broadcast the same day live on TF1 (Channel 1 on French TV). It similar to all the Idol shows and is produced by the Dutch entertainment behemoth Endemol.

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Wearing a new burgundy suit with black velvet lapels and a black turtleneck, Sir Tom unveiled the first single from his new CD which will be called Gemini.

The song, If He Should Ever Leave You, was well-received by the audience. It is to be the first single release from his new CD which he characterized as having a “retro” feel. We think it’d be great if he added it to his setlist on Thursday, don’t you?

In other news, falling into the “Rumor or Reality” category: We hear Git Me Some is not on the new CD. Also, Tom is not playing Westbury, but will be in Atlantic City this winter. He will, we hear, be touring Europe to promote the CD and will be making the talk show rounds — daytime and late night — here in the USA. Remember, nothing is official until it’s announced on tomjones.com.

Please let us know what you think of the song.

Now a report from Fay, our correspondent on the scene: “You could Tom was really anxious to get out and sing. I was looking for him, I could see him champing at the bit to get out and sing. He came out and sang It’s Not Unusual and did his dance moves — jumping up, swiveling his hips. The audience was going cra-ZA-zy! You can see the judges standing up and dancing.

When the new song was on, there’s a lyric that says, “The curve of your waist” and everyone flipped out. I was amazed that people were listening to the lyrics. The crowd ranged in age from a two-and-a-half year old in a stroller to the elderly parents of a producer who looked to have a backstage meet-and-greet.

In person, Tom looked like a million bucks. He’s trim and seemed so happy. And, as far as the audience was concerned Sir Tom could do no wrong.

Here’s video of Tom on Canadian Idol last night and tonight. (Listen for that great laugh during the interview.)

©Photos courtesy CTV

It’s being reported by Canadian Idol that Tom Jones will appear on the show this season.

Since there are only eight contestants remaining, we’d guess that if this is true, he’ll be on in late August or September.

What we find odd is that Tom has expressed his strong views on this type of show — Pop Idol in the UK and American Idol here. And those views are not positive. But, on the bright side, maybe he’s doing it to promote his new CD. And look what it did for sales of Neil Diamond’s CD. (After his appearance on American Idol Diamond’s new CD debuted at #1 — a first for him.)

Remember, it’s not true unless confirmed on tomjones.com. But if it is true, we hope our Canadian friends can go the show.