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Thursday, March 28, 2024

Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Lead by example

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“There is only one way to be an inspiration to others, and that is to lead by example.”

These were the words of internationally recognized, award-winning composer, performer and recording artist Tom Sharpe, as I sat down with him to discuss his very special upcoming performance.

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Last month I told you about Sharpe, drummer for former Styx vocalist Dennis DeYoung and Mannheim Steamroller. Tom’s own music is a percussive symphony—a sonic and visual feast for the senses. A classically trained musician, Tom has dramatically blended his orchestral background with world music instrumentation and cinematic imagery to create an experience that invites the listener into the heart of the musical moment—wildly emotional and technically precise, with a gutsy edge of percussive frenzy and tribal ritual.

Weaving together powerful elements of sound and rhythm, Tom is equally proficient on a vast array of percussion and keyboard instruments. At the benefit concert he will blend genres from Middle Eastern, African, orchestral, and rock music, and move between traditional instrumentation and electronics with ease and precision.

“I feel that one of my biggest strengths is the blending of all these genres,” Tom said.

Tom has a fresh approach to world music. His high energy, passion, and emotion, combined with superb musicality, has left audiences amazed and inspired.

When asked about the charity event, Sharpe said, “I’m a guy that wants to make a difference. It feels great to be in a position to give back to our children. That’s what it’s all about.”

Tom Sharpe and his group will be at Grounds for Hope Café, located at 2701 Maple Ave. in Lisle at 3:30PM on Sun., Oct. 20. All proceeds from the performance will go to Chicago Family Directions. For info, visit www.chicagofamilydirections.org.

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Scott "Dr. Music" Itter
Scott "Dr. Music" Itterhttp://DrMusic.org
Scott Itter resides in the Willowgate subdivision with his wife, Barbara, and their two children. Contact Scott at DrMusic@wowway.com.

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