Invitational alum · 2024 · 2025
Tommy Edwin
Brookings, SD · Gibson J-45 (2014)
“The sun was high, but bullets rained down.”
Tommy Edwin is a South Dakota-based singer-songwriter whose work draws inspiration from classic songwriters of the 1960s-70s era. His compositions span multiple styles including rockers, love ballads, and old-time styles, unified by narrative depth. He was raised as a military dependent across three foreign countries before age 18 — experiences reflected in his songwriting. He released his debut album Fade to Memory in 2022.
The record
On file
- Hometown
- Brookings, SD
- Instrument
- Gibson J-45 (2014)
- Influences
- James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Jeff Tweedy
- Signature song
- She's Moving On
- First performance
- Nick's Hamburger Shop Summer Concert Series (2016)
- Biggest achievement
- Released debut album Fade to Memory in 2022
- Dream collab
- Willie Nelson performing and recording his song Phoenix
- Fun fact
- He's a grandfather and self-described "mac & cheese expert."
For press & bookers
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Invitational record
2025Second annual InvitationalDowntown Spearfish
2024Inaugural InvitationalDowntown Spearfish