Electronic Press Kit

 
 
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For their fifth record, they returned to Nashville in March to record with producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jon Estes, and an amazing group of Nashville based musicians. With most of the record complete, they returned home just in time for lockdown where they recorded their vocals and finished the record.

“The release of  It’ll Come Around comes at the end of a year where the title song’s message of optimism and call to arms feel relevant and needed. The feel good, high energy vibe of the record is the perfect way to bound into a New Year.” - Neil Pearson


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About tomato tomato

Atlantic Canada’s most entertaining duo return with a brand new, high energy album that feels as comfortable as it does fresh - bringing the sound of vintage rock n' roll to the fore with a barnstorming new roots / rock record.

The New Brunswick based pair have built a reputation on a live show that is as much about the musical multi-tasking and vocal excellence, as it is the relaxed, off-the-cuff banter that carries on throughout the show. This compelling mix has seen the duo build audiences and develop friendships across Canada through performances at major venues and festivals; and win over international audiences with repeat visits to Australia and the UK.

Equally well received by critics, the duo have received nominations from ECMA, Music/Musique NB, and the Canadian Folk Music Awards, winning awards for Group Recording of the Year, SOCAN Song of the Year, and a well-deserved Hardest Working Artist award!

For their fifth record, they returned to Nashville in March to record with producer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist, Jon Estes, and an amazing group of Nashville based musicians. With most of the record complete, they returned home just in time for lockdown where they recorded their vocals and finished the record.

The release of  It’ll Come Around comes at the end of a year where the title song’s message of optimism and call to arms feel relevant and needed. The feel good, high energy vibe of the record is the perfect way to bound into a New Year.

If you like folk music, actual folk music, you like these two. Their harmonies and hooks are reminiscent of David Wax Museum and Old Crow Medicine Show, and Lisa Mclaggan’s unique choice of instrument — a washboard with a cymbal nailed to it - ensures they have their own defining percussion to set them apart from other Maritime folk acts.”
- Chad Pelley www.theovercast.ca


where we have been…so far

CANADA

FESTIVALS:
Larlee Creek Hullabaloo, Perth-Andover, NB
Area 506, Saint John, NB
Fogfest, Campobello Island, NB
Messtival, Anagance, NB
Shivering Songs Festival, Fredericton, NB
Cavendish Country Music Festival, PEI
In the Dead of Winter Festival, Halifax, NS
Lunenburg Folk Harbour, Lunenburg, NS
Deep Roots Music Festival, Wolfville, NS
HUFF Halifax Urban Folk Festival, Halifax, NS
Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg, MB
Regina Folk Festival, Regina, SK
Vancouver Folk Festival, Vancouver, BC

STAGES:
Imperial Theatre, Saint John, NB
The Playhouse Theatre, Fredericton, NB
The Capital Theatre, Moncton, NB
Ax Arts and Culture Centre, Sussex, NB
Music Runs Through It, "Up Close & Personal", Fredericton, NB
Confederation Centre, Charlottetown, PEI
The Mack Theatre, Charlottetown, PEI
Trailside Music Cafe & Inn, PEI
The Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC
The National Arts Centre, Ottawa, ON
Folk Music Ontario Conference, Toronto, ON
St. Stephen's United, Hudson Bay, SK
Maurice Taylor Theatre, Tisdale, SK
Eagle Point Resort, La Ronge, SK
Station Arts Centre, Rosthern, SK
Moosomin Theatre, Moosomin, SK
Grand Theatre, Indian Head, SK
Humboldt Gallery, Humboldt, SK
Norman Ritchie Centre, Kindersley, SK
Macklin Communiplex, Macklin, SK
Leader Community Centre, Leader, SK

 

AUSTRALIA

FESTIVALS:
Port Fairy Folk Festival, AUS
Blue Mountains Music Festival, NSW, AUS
Groundwater Country Music Festival, AUS 

STAGES:
The Spotted Mallard, Melbourne, VIC, AUS
The Caravan Club, Melbourne, VIC, AUS
Soundlounge, Gold Coast, QLD, AUS
Django @ Camelot, Sydney, NSW, AUS
Night Quarter, Helensvale, AUS
Ipswich Civic Centre, AUS *supporting Troy Cassar-Daley
The Triffid, Brisbane, AUS   

England

FESTIVALS:
Square Roots Music Festival, Doncaster,

Beverley
Epworth
Winteringham
Shipton Gorge
Little Budworth
Lache
Cuddington & Sandiway
Heysham
Ansdell
Croston
Edgeworth

 

the reviews are in!

“Tomato Tomato are one of those live acts you just love as a promoter. You know they will deliver and have the crowd in that magical place where you forget any of life’s troubles and just enjoy the moment.”
— Pat Deighan, The Trailside Café & Inn, PEI
“Tomato/Tomato live is one of the most delightful, heart warming, toe-tapping, thigh slapping, jaw dropping and downright wonderful experiences one can hope to have at a gig. Both incredibly accomplished musicians, their voices and hearts blend with a depth and beauty that is difficult to achieve without the personal intimacy they share. With rich harmonies, flawlessly written lyrics and melodies and mind-blowing multi instrumentalism (which has to be seen to believed), they capture your hearts from the first sweet note to the last cymbal crash. I have an unbridled love for this act. Not just because of their abundant talent but also because of their professionalism, genuine warmth, friendliness and their unique storytelling ability both on stage and in real life.”
— Emily Holler, Mojo Bullet, Australia
“Tomato, Tomato have performed on the Imperial stage many times and every time the experience has been exceptional. From negotiations to performance date they are professional, positive and a joy to host for our crew, our front of house and our admin staff. With all this said, they also sell a lot of tickets! They always provide fresh, professional promo materials and promote the show themselves on their own super, robust social media platforms, as well as interacting with ours. We don’t mean to gush but it is a real pleasure to work with Tomato, Tomato.”
— Angela Campbell, Executive Director, Imperial Theatre
“John and Lisa are a dream to work with – true professionals from start to finish. Their high energy performance is a fan favourite, in both duo and full band format. From the second they hit the stage, their love of their music, their band, their audience, and each other is so mesmerizing that you truly feel like part of the family.”

— Pearl Black, Director of Programming, Carleton Victoria Arts Council
We have hosted over 180 house concerts and are always very excited when Lisa and John McLaggan are booked to perform. We know our audience members will be mesmerized with their engaging stories, incredible musicianship, perfect harmonies and vivacious personalities. We love their upbeat songs that match their upbeat personalities. They prove that songwriting can be about a wide range of emotions – we love that! So whether you say potato or you say potahto, you really will love Tomato Tomahto! Our guests leave our Tomato/Tomato house concerts with mile-wide smiles; we love that too!
— Paul & Liz McDonnell, Lansdowne Concert Series
Husband and wife team John and Lisa McLaggan combine their talents and their voices to create a sound that’s part Old Crow Medicine Show and part Some Velvet Evening.
— Brian Rock, Americana Magazine, Turnstyled Junkpiled
It is really no wonder they are an in demand act both at home and abroad. An eclectic mix of folk and bluegrass that shows great musicianship and careful lyricism - Tomato/Tomato are super cool, super funky and super quirky. What more could you ask for?
— Maggie Sapet, Australian Musician Network, www.amnplify.com
A wonderful balance between playful and serious at virtually every turn, helping ensure you’re back for another listen.
— Ken Kelley, Moncton Times Script
Tomato/Tomato’s John and Lisa McLaggan bridge the gap between folk music and Riverdance. Their high energy shows feature enough fancy footwork and charm to please any audience
— Alex Cook, The East www.theeastmag.com
The McLaggans are central part of Tomato/Tomato, trading off lead vocals or just singing together, and they’re at their best as a team. Their chemistry is infectious.
— Michael Thomas, Grayowl Point, www.grayowlpoint.com

Media downloads

Download: TOMATO TOMATO - BIO (13 KB)
Download: TOMATO TOMATO - Live Show & Album Press Quotes (87 KB)
Download: TOMATO TOMATO - Stage Plot/Tech Rider (1523 KB)

Photos

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BOOKINGs

CANADA
tomatotomatosj@gmail.com

AUSTRALIA
Emily Holler, Mojo Bullet
emily@mojobullet.com
ph: +61 415 047 096

UK
Hannah Bright
hannah@brightsideof.live
ph: +44 07508 012461