Tom Freund

Tom Freund
Tom performing in 2010
Tom performing in 2010
Background information
Birth nameThomas Hagström Freund
Born (1968-08-28) August 28, 1968 (age 56)
New York City
United States
GenresFolk rock, alternative rock, surf rock, jam rock, americana
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, ukulele, piano, double bass, mandolin
Years active1992–present
LabelsCardas, Red Ant, Surf Road Records
WebsiteOfficial web site

Thomas Hagström Freund (born August 28, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Freund's music consists of elements of folk rock, americana and alternative rock. Freund met Ben Harper when he was attending Pitzer College in Claremont, California. In 1992 the duo released an album, Pleasure and Pain.[1] Not long after, he joined the alternative country group The Silos as their bassist, and moved to Austin, Texas. He released his debut solo album, North American Long Weekend, in 1998 and has released albums on his own Surf Road Records since 2000. While releasing his own music, Tom has also contributed to albums by artists including Graham Parker, Mandy Moore, and Josh Kelley.[2] Some of his work, including "Copper Moon", appeared on the TV program One Tree Hill, while other songs have appeared on Dawson's Creek and Parenthood.[3]