Tom "The Suit" Forst Solo
August 8, 2026 @ 7:00PM — 9:00PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Add to Calendar
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Tom "The Suit" Forst Solo
To "The Suit" Forst is a Blues Hall of Fame guitarist and singer who famously quit his corporate job at 57 to pursue his music career full-time. Based in Connecticut, he leads the band Beyond 1969 and hosts the Chasing The Blues podcast. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key Details:
- Corporate Background: Forst was a Regional Vice President at Cox Media. He left this role to follow his lifelong passion for the blues. [1, 2, 3]
- Music Style: His sound blends blues and rock. Critics compare his guitar work to Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, and Joe Walsh. [1, 2]
- Discography: He released his debut solo album, On Fire, in 2017 and an EP titled World of Broken Hearts in 2020. He also released the live in-studio project Back To The Blues with his band Beyond 1969. [1, 2, 3, 4]
- Collaborations: He has worked with Grammy-winning guitarist Paul Nelson, Christine Ohlman, and James Montgomery. [1, 2]
- Podcast: He hosts the Chasing The Blues podcast, where he discusses the original masters of the genre. [1, 2]
- Philanthropy: Forst actively supports causes like Feeding America, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of America, women's rights, and child education. [1]
You can find more of his music and tour dates on the Tom The Suit Forst Official Website. [1]
Admission to "The Suit" Forst Solo
Tickets are $20.
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