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"With his solo recording and original songs, Tom Kastle shows further dimensions to his talent and range of material. His resonant voice, heartfelt lyrics, and solid instrumentation proves he is a more "grounded" talent, as capable as writing about the open road as he is about the open waters" --Lilli Kuzma: Folk Festival WDCB-FM Radio
Tom Kastle has spent over two decades on the road and on the water as a singer, tall ship sailor and captain, songwriter, and teller of tales, both personal and those steeped in long tradition
As half of the maritime folk duo Tom & Chris Kastle, he toured throughout the United States as well as Ireland, Scotland, Poland, the Netherlands, and New Zealand delighting audiences and producing 11 recordings plus a soundtrack for PBS (WTTW Chicago).
After taking most of a year off to captain a tall ship in South Haven, MI, Tom has relocated to Madison, WI and is about to release his first solo CD, Across the Centerline.
In addition to touring, Tom enjoys using song and story in nature and environmental programs and holds a degree in Human Ecology. He has worked with institutions and organizations such as the Inland Seas Education Association, Friends of the Chicago River, the John G. Shedd Aquarium, schools and libraries across the country, and the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater founded by Pete Seeger.
| "We really enjoyed your performance when you were here in June. The children loved participating and were quite captivated by your songs and storytelling. Thank you so much!" --The Spring Green (WI) Community Library |
| "Thank you so much for the wonderful gift you gave to the Players yesterday...a voice and mirror of their words and images in song! I think it was one the most powerful experiences they have had in class...they own their song, and they know it!" --Nancy Schultz, Director, Piven Theatre Workshop |
"Good song, Tom, and your new album is a delight!"
--Lilli Kuzma, (after airing "Dancin Jimmy Owen") Folk Festival, WDCB FM
"Tom Kastle writes and sings sea-faring songs. Why shouldn't he, he's the real deal. Tom has a master captain's license, and has sailed the Great Lakes, and out into the great salties, for decades. All that would mean little, were it not for his musical talents, and rich sea-shanty-singing voice... You can order "Tommy's Gone to Hilo" at tomkastle.com. I highly recommend you do so."
--Gary Tuber, Chicago Folk Music Examiner
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