Tom Principato Band

**Tom Principato Band**

Hailing from the Washington, D.C. area, the Tom Principato Band serves up a fiery mix of blues, roots rock, and soul, anchored by Principato’s searing guitar chops and gritty vocals. A fixture in the blues scene since the ’70s, Tom cut his teeth alongside D.C. legends like Danny Gatton before carving out his own lane as a six-string slinger with a knack for blending Texas shuffle grooves, funky rhythms, and heartfelt songwriting. Known for electrifying live shows (captured on releases like *Live In Europe 1988*), the band’s decades-long run includes gems like *I Know What You’re Thinkin’* (1998) and the rollicking *Raising the Roof!* (2009), proving they’ve kept the blues alive and kicking with sweat, soul, and a whole lot of guitar magic.