Tommy Chiffon Band

**The Tommy Chiffon Band**
Red lights and mist wash over the stage at The Low Room in Silver Lake, setting a dreamlike atmoshpere for the seductive vocals of Tommy Chiffon. Of his many influences (Marianne Faithful, Nina Haagens, Mama Cass, and early David Bowie) Bowie predominates in his androgynous style and epic retro sound.
	Tommy Chiffon at The Low Room

Tommy Chiffon has been playing in the L.A. music arena for the last twelve years. In the eighties he fronted the band Will, playing with current bassist Fred Wilson and Chiffon's brother Anthony

Martinez (who played drums with Black Flag). His current eponymous band has been playing together for the last three and a half years and has developed from what Chiffon describes as a folk-acoustic act to an electrified folk band.

In addition to Chiffon, the band includes Wilson on base, Scott Oliver on guitar, and until very recently, Gary Benson on drums (Josh Cohen has recently stepped into replace Benson).

Drummer Gary Benson and Guitarist Scott Oliver at The Low Room

Almost from its beginning, the band has been successful at generating an industry buzz. In the Summer of '96 Greg Kovner of the professional management company, Digicom Entertainment, spotted the band playing at the Whisky and immediately offered his services. After

four months of negotiating, the band signed a contract with Digicom and this December they will record a demo tape at Eleven Studio.

Asked about what he's looking for in a label, Chiffon stated that the band is looking for a deal with a major and has recently been flirting with Electra.

As for favorite venues, the band enjoys performing at The Viper Room, The Garage, Spaceland, Al's Bar, and the now defunct Club Hard at the Faultline.

Base player Fred Wilson with Tommy Chiffon at The Low Room