Tom Bishel is a prolific singer/songwriter who has a gift for creating ear grabbing melodies that is very special and unique. His upbeat tunes are a rollercoaster ride of unexpected turns in chord changes and arrangement that one can only call pure ear candy. His ballads are always inventive and touch the heart without being maudlin. He’s been compared to John Mayer, Lyle Lovett, and James Taylor, though he's got a style all his own. And his rich, powerful vocals will leave you wanting more. He recently completed a CD which includes collaborations with 2 award-winning songwriters. Golden-Globe-winning, Oscar-nominated composer, Arthur Hamilton (“Cry Me a River”) and co-wrote one of the CD’s catchiest tunes, 1000 Hellos. Welcome Back was written with Sue Ennis, of Heart/The Lovemongers fame. Tom and his band can be seen performing their compelling brand of guitar-driven, hook-laden pop music in and around L.A. They’ll be part of the IPO Festival in July of 2005. tombishel.com.