Tom Callinan

Thematic Programs Throughout the Year

Tom Callinan, Connecticut's renowned multi-faceted entertainer (and first Official State Troubadour! ) - has hundreds of songs, tales, and tunes in his repertoire, plays up to twenty (20) musical instruments from the string, wind, and percussion families, and "... is an expert at getting the audience to take part in the performance." - The Evening Gazette, Worcester, Mass. General and custom shows are available throughout the year for audiences of all ages.

Celebrating 3 decades in the arts

Special Holiday & Thematic Programs:

January: Folk Songs, Past & Present (For North American Folk Music Month)
February: Valentine's Day/"Is It Love Or Just Tachycardia?"
February: Presidents Day/ Patriotic Songs & Tunes
February: Cub Scout 'Blue + Gold' Banquets
March: Irish & Irish-American Songs & Tunes For St. Patrick's Day
April: Earth Day/Arbor Day/Environmental Hootenanny
May: Mothers Day Songs & Tunes
May: Memorial Day/Patriotic Songs & Tunes
June: Fathers Day Songs & Tunes
June: Flag Day/Patriotic Songs & Tunes
July: Independence Day/Americana & Patriotic Songs
Summer: Sea Songs, Chanteys, & Nautical Lore
September: Labor Day/Work Songs
October: German Songs For Oktoberfest
October: Spooky Songs & Stories For Halloween
November: Veterans Day & Patriotic Songs
November: Thanksgiving/Harvest Songs
December: "Miss Houligan's Christmas Cake" (And Other Tasty Treats Of The
Season)
December: New Year's Eve Party Songs
Anytime: "Parties Make The World Go 'Round" (Multi-Cultural)

Custom tailor-made programs are also possible, depending on the complexity of
the assignment, and enough "lead-time" is provided for research (where applicable).

ATTENTION - Non-Profit Connecticut and New England sponsors: Partial funding assistance may be available from the Connecticut Commission on the Arts' "Arts Presentation Grants" program or New England Foundation for the Arts' "N.E.S.T" fee subsidy. Contact your state arts council or commission to see whether your group is eligible to apply.