Biography
Thomas Coffey is a Christchurch based singer/songwriter who has been performing in and out of bands and releasing solo material since his late teens.
Back then his life, friends, and his musical training background at school, were the inspiration for his first early songs. Over the years these numbers would become well known in the amateur bar scene in Christchurch. This all culminated in 2005 with the release of Tom's debut EP 'Tell Your Friends.'
Since then Thomas has continued to release music and gig regularly, all the while having an interesting and varied career in mixed media. To date he has made four music videos for selected Tell Your Friends songs, performed in front of thousands of TV viewers at Super 14 rugby fixture, and has made several live radio appearances because of his contacts at More and Kiwi FM and Australia's Today Show.
Thomas' sound can be described as many things, but probably most aptly indie/folk/pop when you see him in a heartfelt solo set or Rock and Roll if you're lucky enough to see him at full tilt with a full band.
Thomas currently lives in Christchurch as has recently been offed a very promising record deal... So go ahead, "Tell Your Friends".
"I have checked out your 'myspace' page and I am very impressed with your sound and I like your music. It shows obvious talent and musical maturity." - Steve Parr, former NZ Radio and Television personality (Sale of the Century)
"I've had Thomas on my afternoon show on more than one occasion to play on my 'FRIDAY LIVE' feature. When he played "Dominos" we had great feedback from our audience...I believe Thomas is a real talent." - Luke Spittle, former Afternoon Host of More FM Christchurch
"Steve Parr Slide is led by former solo artist Thomas Coffey, who has previously released material as a singer/songwriter in the David Gray mould. The band embraces broad influences such as Pearl Jam, Muse, Crowded House, Damian Rice and Shihad in its sound." - Vicki Anderson / Christchurch Press 23.05.08
"Thomas Coffey is a very talented young man, a prolific song writer, and a regular performer in the vibrant Christchurch music scene...[It's a Feeling] is catchy, rhythmic and appeals to a wide audience...Every now and then a performer comes along who should be encouraged by whatever means it takes." - Tim Barnett, former Labour MP Christchurch Central
"First I just wanted to say - nice work! We saw your music video 'Memory of You' and were wondering if you would like us to post the video in the music video showcase of the HDFEST (dot) com website? We evaluated your work and it is QUITE good." - Marisa Cohen, HDFEST
