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1982-2023

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)

Tom on Coast Live

Join Tom as he performs and interviews on the "Coast Live" TV Show (2019)

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