Lines + Loops

In February 2025, Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, Iowa hosted a First Friday event titled Layered, curated by Brittany Brooke Crow. I submitted a proposal for a solo performance that would include saxophone, wind synth, and looping. I was very honored to be asked to be a part of the event. In preperation for the event, I selected songs that I thought would be both interesting to play and, for the audience, interesting to listen to. The only thing that would have made the show better would have been to not have been sick but the show must go on!

photo by Anthony Scange @RASVisuals

Honestly by Chris English

Heart-Shaped Box by Nirvana

Take the A Train by Duke Ellington

Strange Relationship by Prince

Following the performance, I wanted to explore some of the songs again but I also thought of other songs I could have played...or might play if ever asked again. Below are recordings of those songs I made at home in March. Enjoy.

Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band

Black Hole Sun by Soundgarden

Shake It Off by Taylor Swift

Creep by Radiohead

Hang Up Your Hangups by Herbie Hancock

Xenophobia by Prince

Walk On the Wild Side by Lou Reed

Everything In Its Right Place by Radiohead

Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles

La Mer by Nine Inch Nails

Upcoming performances

City of Urbandale Summer Concert Series

• Tuesday, June 24, 2025

• 6:00 -8:00 PM

• Charles Gabus Memorial Tree Park

• ​3600 86th St, Urbandale, IA 50322

I'll be joined by Seth Hedquist, guitar, Ben Mars, bass, and Russ Tomlinson, drums.

Take care and thanks for reading and listening,

Tommy