Times are tough all over. I've felt the economic crunch, personally. Lost a business, lost a home, a living more or less "homeless", working whenever I can. Music tends to take a back seat at these times in life. Some of us have to sell our musical instruments... and I've had to, too. It has been a while since I could sit down and be creative. I have a draft of a new instrumental, that I am working on. I'd love to hear some critique from you ... and your thoughts on the whole thing. Here's the link. Read the story for the meaning behind the name... "Cross Roads" Thanks, as always, for your time and thoughts. - Tomas David Hood -

Working on finishing "Summer Winds", today, in the studio. It is a balmy 38 degrees outside, in contrast with the below freezing temperatures we've been having. But it is rainy and dreary. Studio time seems much more inviting. Today is MUSIC day! If all goes well, the song will be posted... keep your ears ready!

The new decade is here! And in this new year, new opportunities are here. What are you doing in this new decade? What's in store this new year? Success is a journey, I am told. Well, opportunity is right at our grasp. The old year has passed, and ten years are behind us since the big Century change-over. New ways to spread our art, our voices, our music. What are you going to do with this new opportunity? I'm in the final preparation of "shipping" my EP (four songs) out through Amazon, iTunes, and other outlets. Additionally, new songs with vocals are in the works to be released this year. Yes, that is right - I am not just an instrumentalist. I've been working hard behind the scenes to write some killer songs and I know you will enjoy them. Become a friend, become a fan, and check in on a regular basis. Not only will you enjoy my current tunes (add them to your playlists, today!), but I am sure the new music will hit that sweet spot in your soul. Click : Happy New Year - May your new year and decade be filled with opportunity and inspiration - go get it! - tomas david hood -

Merry Christmas! May this day bring you peace, joy, and love. I would like to give you a gift, on this Christmas day. I would like to give you the MP3 versions of my three current songs. If you would come to my Facebook page (see link, below), and become a fan and friend on Facebook, and let me know with a comment that you saw this blog post, then I will send you my three songs via e-mail (once we're friends on Facebook). Here is the link: Merry Christmas!

Thank you to all of you taking a listen to my Rock/Acoustic tune, "The Offering". This was a great writing experience, moving between a major and a minor key. Playing several different guitars (a Peavey T-60 electric, and a Taylor 614ce electro-acoustic) made this piece work well. Please stop by and become a friend, fan, and leave your comments on the music. I appreciate all of the support shown here in the SoundClick community. Happy Holidays! - Tomas David Hood -