Tommy Marcus, a multi-instrumentalist, performer, and songwriter started his musical journey in 2013 under the direction of Berklee College of Music Alumni, Mike McAllister. While his favorite instrument to perform on is the drum kit, Tommy is also proficient on and has received years of professional instruction on acoustic and electric guitar, cajon, and bass. 

 

His love for music led him to other passionate musicians and ultimately to forming his first band, 60 Seconds at the age of 12, a teen alt-pop-punk group. As a stepping stone in his musical career, Tommy co-wrote and recorded multiple original songs alongside this band with Lewis Texidor at Arcology Studios in Cumming, GA.

 

Currently, Tommy is attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA on scholarship as a drum principle.  He is working toward a Professional Music Major in addition to a Minor in Recording and Production for Musicians.  Before relocating to Boston in the fall of 2022, he was performing, writing and recording as the drummer with his bands Cydian and Manorism. Tommy has played a wide variety of venues ranging from listening rooms like Eddie’s Attic and Venkman's in Atlanta to large outdoor festivals in front of thousands of people.

 

Tommy, over the years, has taken advantage of the opportunity to network with other musicians and key people in the music industry. In the summer of 2019 Tommy attended the Berklee College of Music Groove School with Victor Wooten where he received the Dean's Award, being recognized as one of the top students for the program.

 

With musical influences ranging from Led Zeppelin, Avenged Sevenfold, and Social Distortion, to Rolling Stones, and Chris Stapleton. Tommy’s favorite genres of music to listen to and cover are Classic Rock and Southern Blues Rock. He also enjoys writing his own music as well and looks forward to his next studio sessions.

 

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