Tom Breaks Down “What Baby Likes” — Blues, Jazz Twists & Life on the Road | Blakgraz Weekly

Join Tom from Blakgraz as he kicks off this week’s session by diving into the notes, chords, refrain, chorus, and solo sections of “What Baby Likes.” This traditional slow acoustic blues tune carries a special twist—Tom blended in a jazzy, progressive layer that gives the song its unique texture and emotional depth. Even though the song is normally played on Rosa, Blakgraz’s Taylor acoustic, today Tom performs it on Chosette, one of his custom-built guitars. Sit back and enjoy the tone, the breakdown, and the soul behind the song.

🍻 Shoutout!
A huge shoutout to Railhouse Brewery in Aberdeen, North Carolina — Miss y’all!

🎤 Blakgraz Weekend Recap
It’s been an exciting stretch for the band!
• Return to Ivy Park Sports & Grill — saw familiar faces and met tons of new ones.
• First show at Rack’s Bar & Grill in Thomasville — an absolutely electric night! The staff and some of the crowd even listened to Blakgraz online before the show. Dancing all night, great vibes, and a dream-come-true performance.

The momentum is building—both on stage and online—and the crew couldn’t be more grateful.

⏱️ How Tom Survives 3–4 Hour Shows
• Eating clean
• Superfoods
• And a big shoutout to Jay and The Healthy Protocol for their supplement Royal Velvet, which boosts endurance, recovery, and sleep—helping Tom stay strong for long notes and prevent vocal burnout.

🚐 Thanksgiving Maintenance: Rufus the RV
The Blakgraz crew spent the holiday giving Rufus some much-needed attention.
• Mounted their Starlink (after a funny mishap Tom explains)
• And talked about why the “Idiot Check” exists

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More music, more miles, and more Blakgraz coming your way. 🙌🎶

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Genre-Crossing Music. Unforgettable Live Shows. A Sound You Can’t Shake.
Blakgraz is an unstoppable force on the American music scene — a band that blends raw talent, fearless genre-bending, and over 110 original songs into one powerful musical experience. From heart-pounding rock anthems to boot-stomping country ballads and soulful funk grooves, Blakgraz spans 11 genres including rock, blues, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, Latin, rap, pop, electronic, and more — creating a truly unique sound that hits every listener in a different way.

Since kicking off their national tour in 2024, Blakgraz has been lighting up stages across the U.S., earning rave reviews from venues and audiences alike. Bookers and club owners consistently say the same thing: “We can’t wait to have them back!” — thanks to the band's high-energy shows, passionate performances, and deep connection with the crowd.
With a sonic palette that echoes the best of Eagles, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Journey, Hank Williams Sr., ZZ Top, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Stevie Wonder — and then flips it on its head — Blakgraz delivers something classic and totally new at the same time.

🎵 Blakgraz Discography Highlights:
* Lust (2010)
* Messages in Numbers (2012)
* Fire (2019)
* Chaotic (2021)
* Trust (2022)
* Soveran (2023)
* Rufus: ongoing single releases throughout 2024 and 2025

At the core of the band is Tom, a seasoned songwriter and performer with decades of experience, including co-writing the viral hit “Now Is So Beautiful” (which topped MP3.com, outranking Alanis Morissette and Blink-182), and working with Shoot the Moon, a regional favorite that charted Top 10 on ReverbNation. Tom has performed on stages across the country and collaborated with artists like Angelo Maruzzelli of Cold and University Drive.

In 2024, “What If I Told You” by Blakgraz soared past 2+ million streams in just a few months — a milestone that signals the band’s rising momentum in both the live scene and digital space.

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