Against Nature by Marc Almond

It was really cool to be a part of the brand new Marc Almond album, 'Against Nature.' The funds for the recording, pressing and distribution were financed with a kick-starter campaign. I only learned of the campaign two days before it ended, so I chose an autographed black vinyl record, as all the color vinyl was gone. This record is coming out in a very limited amount. The thing that really sold me for my $136.38 (65 UK Pound) contribution was that the name of every person who gave in the campaign would have their name in the credits; a total of 657 people! Those are the die-hard fans.

 I have been a Marc Almond fan since January 1982, so this is really icing on the cake to have my name in the new album credits. And yes, it's a great album, worth every cent. 

 Against Nature - by Marc Almond with Jeremy Reed and Othon, released Nov 23rd 2015. 

 Sweet double gate-fold package, and autographed by all three artists!

 Yes, Mr. Almond is beginning to look old! 58 and still kickin' things up!

  

Two brand new Owen songs for your viewing pleasure

New songs & videos on YouTube

So Stan shows up at Tom's place a little after 7 pm with a new acoustic guitar, and they begin
to crackopen a couple cans of beer. Tom jots down two sets of lyrics while Stan sets up the 

recording equipment. They run through each song twice and then commit them to video, 

doing each song twice. Talk about fresh new songs! By the fourth take Stan's fingers were
pretty sore. We apologize for how dark the video is, we never thought of checking the
light first. We hope you enjoy these two brand new songs; cheers, Tom & Stan. 

(Recorded the evening of Saturday October 10th 2015)

Watch Closet Anarchist at YouTube now!

Watch Monz Venus at YouTube right now!

Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class

Owen have just entered the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class contest. In order to do that Tom had to join CARAS (Canadian Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences) which means he can now vote for the 2016 JUNO awards in Winnipeg.

The two songs we originally submitted, 'Smalltown' and 'Surreal' were rejected by the contest because they were released before Jan 1st 2014, so I had to submit two others songs, which were 'The type of guy that I am' and 'Par for the Course.' I'm proud of Par for the Course, but the other song is just silly. Oh well, we'll see what happens. 

Here is our entry video at YouTube Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class  


Here are the contest details:  Slaight Music  and The JUNO Awards are teaming up to create the premier artist development program in Canada: The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class.
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class program will serve as a bridge between the two key pillars of CARAS/The JUNO Awards; music education through MusiCounts and the celebration and promotion of excellence through The JUNO Awards. This program fills the gap between them by providing the crucial tools to help new and emerging artists become “JUNO-ready”.
The Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class will be a transformational and unique experience:

Chainsaw at YouTube

 Candid and fun impromptu recording session

 Oct 11th 2014 - Owen perform 'Chainsaw'

Chainsaw Live at YouTube

This obviously isn't the best recording of this song, but it was great to be back together after eighteen years, have a couple of beers and jam out. Next time we jam I will have a PA for my voice! Please check out the video and leave a comment. Thanks, Tom, Stan, Steve & Rob.

The video camera was set outside the dining room of my house and shot through the front door! Stan recorded the entire evening as two long recordings, and I'd like to see them available some way in the future. I can't wait to jam again. 

Owen practise for the first time in 18 years!

Owen are back with a vengeance! First band practice in 18 years, way too long. Awesome three hour jam and we did three songs, Slacker Anthem, Smalltown, and Chainsaw! So cool to play music with these very talented guys after all this time, we are back on track MF!

  Owen then.
Summer 1996
Doug, Steve, Tom, Munchie

Owen NOW!
October 11 2014

Rob, Steve, Tom, Stan 

Check out our new video at:

Chainsaw

We're back and plan to playing in Belleville very soon!

 

Owen play Chainsaw!

Tom in his element!

 For the record, here is how OWEN like to start the day on tour!

 

'Par for the Course' was issued as a digital single on August 18th 2014, and is now
Owen's second best selling single on the Internet, next to 'Slacker Anthem.'

 Owen's newest CD 'Choose Life' is getting some negative feedback as folks
continue to get us mixed up with Chicago's solo act, Owen. Here is a short
review and response on Amazon.com

Choose Life Review on Amazon 

Rob and Tom jam after 19 years!

Rob Hoyland is back!

On September 12th 2014 Tom Ryerson & Rob Hoyland jammed together after an absence of over 19 years. Rob and Tom went their separate ways in December 1994 after playing in two bands together, 'Euphoria' in 1992 and 'Saint Judy' in 1994. Tom visited Rob at his home in Brantford today and listened to many of his original songs, especially his great original 'Blue Marble.' They also jammed out 'Slacker Anthem,' which sounded fantastic. With the addition of Rob on lead guitar, Stan Antone moves to bass, and Steve Wright remains on the drums. Owen will return, mightier than ever!

There will be live shows and you will know!

Over 1,350 views! Feb 27th 2015

'This is Owen' the blog was created on June 30th 2013 to promote the music of Tom Ryerson & Owen. The music is all over the internet, to stream and to purchase. This blog has now had 1,350 views as of Feb 27th 2015, and has been seen in twenty-four different countries; 
Armenia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Ireland, 
Lithuania, Malaysia, Netherlands, Philippines, Poland, Romania, Russia,  
Serbia, Slovakia, Sweden,Taiwan, Thailand, 
Ukraine, UK, USA, and Venezuela.  

Please share this blog with your friends and family! 

Contact Tom & the band here

Check out Tom's YouTube Channel! 

 Tom, so darn serious!

Owen receives great 'Indiegogo' coverage in Woodstock paper

The Indiegogo Campaign is on!
The article below was published in the Woodstock Sentinel-Review on Tuesday Aug 26th. 
 

 A big thank you to Justin Ford!
And we are looking for a bass player to join us in the video and a couple of gigs as well!
- leave a comment for Tom on this blog
 
Slacker Anthem will soon have a professional video on YouTube!

featuring Ralph the Cat - Talent

To contribute to the video campaign Click Here  

Visit & Subscribe to Tom's YouTube Channel here!

 

Owen want to go viral on YouTube and we need your help big time! We have begun a Indiegogo campaign  in order to raise $3,000 to shoot a professionally directed and edited music video for our hit, 'Slacker Anthem.' The song will feature all four current members of Owen, their family, friends and pets, and up to fifteen lucky Indiegogo contributors as well. 
 

Contributors to the Indiegogo campaign will earn perks for their hard earned dollars! We don’t mind giving just a little bit! From MP3’s of the new CD, to vinyl records in white sleeves and also cardboard sleeves with lyrics; and a much coveted spot in the video.  

The Indiegogo campaign closes on September 18^th, and whatever we have raised at that point will be used for the video which will be released in October/November 2014. The video will be shot by RedCat Films of London, ON. Any excess will be invested in band equipment and a second video. 

We hope have a Video release party in Woodstock in October/November 2014 with a live set of music performed by the almighty Owen! Ody’s is our choice place to play live. These are indeed exciting times in which we live!  

Stay tuned!

Tom 

 

Tom - Singer, & K.C. - Talent

 

Steve - Drums

Stan - Guitar