News and Media Publications
A collection of Newspaper Articles and Links about Tom and his careers in
Songwriting, Studio Recording, Live Performance, Teaching in Chesapeake at
Indian River Junior High School, Indian River High School, and Hickory High School,
Adjunct Professor (Geography and Education), Advisor and Adult Studies Director at VWU,
Owner and Programmer for SEVA Sound, and Educational Software Developer (EasyIEP)
RADIO SEVA Article
The Virginian Pilot (March 2020)
By Amy Poulter
Tom Farley: "By the Fence in the Sun" Review
Veer Magazine (June 2016)
By Jeff Maisey
The High Energy Acoustics Band Concert at Steel Pier Cafe
Pulse Magazine - The Virginian Pilot (September 2016)
By Dan Duke
"Professor still jamming after 25 years"
The Marlin Chronicle (2000)
by Lindsey Tripp
"Tom Farley: Teacher and Musician" The Marlin Chronicle (2000)
By Rachel Bowker
"Thomas R. Farley: Teacher - Musician - Computer Whiz"
The Chesapeake Clipper (10/02/2000)
"Teacher celebrates CD release with concerts at Chick's Beach Cafe"
The Chesapeake Clipper (2002)
By Eric Faber
"Snow at the Surf" The Beacon - Virginian Pilot
Picture by C. Baxter Johnson
"Teenagers go back to Middle Ages (Two Articles)"
Virginian Pilot - Arts and Entertainment (1993)
By Eric Faber
"Bring Us Back to Love" Group Picture
Circa 1992
Hampton Roads Rock Monitor Magazine
Front Cover 1992
"Rock-A-Buy Baby" CD Release Article:
The Chesapeake Clipper (10-17-1991) By Eric Faber
"The Storm Hits: After nine years, Farley has a new CD"
Rhythms Section - Port Folio Magazine (1991)
"Jamming with Clarence Clemons" - The Virginian Pilot
Virginia Beach Pavilion (1987)
"Hampton Roads Top Musicians - Port Folio Music Poll"
Port Folio Cover (1985)
"Best Rhythm Guitar" and "Best Female Vocalist"
Port Folio Magazine Articles
Port Folio Magazine (1985)
Hampton Roads Musicians Poll - Port Folio Magazine
Group Pictures (1985)
"One for the Record....and the Classroom"
Teaching and Music Article - Virginian Pilot
By Matthew Bowers
"Hampton Roads Public Choice Poll"
First to win the "Best Acoustical Musician" in Hampton Roads
Port Folio Magazine (1983)
Cimarron at Frankies (1983)
"Letter to the Editor" - Music Magazine
"Lack of Radio Support for Local Recording Musicians"
"One Night Stand takes talent"
Roanoke Times for the Virginia Tech Union Coffeehouse
By Louis King
"Selling His Own Record Album"
The Virginian Pilot - The Beacon (May, 1982)
By Sharon Coleman
"Taking that first step - Teacher-Folksinger sells self-made album"
The Chesapeake Currents (04-27-1982)
By Sharon Coleman
"Producing Own Album Both Gamble, Investment"
The Virginian Pilot - The Norfolk Compass (04-18-1982)
By Sharon Coleman
"Moonlight, Romance...and Norfolk?"
Article about "Norfolk Days" - The Virginian Pilot (1982)
By Larry Bonko
"Songsmyth: The Culmination of Hard Work
Rock Monitor 1982
The Virginian Pilot - "Weekend Happenings" (June 1982)
"Herndon - Edwards Band travelin' again"
Rock Monitor (1981)