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Tommy Ebben writes gloomy, but glimmering songs. Folk, country and blues are drenched in classical arrangements and endowed with Ebben's characteristic hoarse, but warm voice. Old influences meet modern angles in songs with timeless themes.

Feeling time pass by like rushing clouds on Monday; Tuesday he'll be whistling summer ditties in the park. Melancholy and lightheartedness are infinite duelers. What keeps him focused in the midst of all these inner rivalries? After a sigh and a smile he answers: "the love for a beautiful song".

Tommy Ebben performes solo, accompanying himself on guitar and harmonica, or with his band, The Small Town Villains.

Together with band mate and producer Maarten Rischen, Tommy recorded his debut album, Old Masters Painted These Moments. It was self-released in January 2009 and has met striking and unanimous critical acclaim in the Dutch press.