Tommy McDonnell
Lead vocals, Harmonica, Percussion

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Photo: Carolyn Herring

Bronx, New York native Tommy Mc Donnell is an inspired vocalist who has been performing professionally since the age of 15. The son of a carpenter and professional actress/singer/dancer, Tommy brings a deeply soulful aspect to the multidimensional thrust of the Eileen Ivers & Immigrant Soul. Tommy played drums until 1988, when he decided to embark on a singing career. He has appeared as a featured performer in Universal pictures, Blues Brothers 2000 and on television with Dr. John and the Blues Brothers on, David Letterman, the Super Bowl, as well as Saturday Night Live. Tommy has also shared the stage with such greats as, BB king, James Brown, ZZ TOP, Eddy "Knock on wood" Floyd, Eric Clapton, Steve Winwood, Lou Rawls, Isaac Hayes, Gary US Bonds, Koko Taylor, Travis Tritt, Grover Washington Jr., Bo Diddley, Sam Moore, Wilson Picket, Jewel, Al Green, to name a few, and was a member of the "ORIGINAL Blues Brothers Band", with Dan Aykroyd, John Goodman and a host of music legends.

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