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New record “What’s Left” out 11/20 on @royaloakie

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“What’s Left” my second studio album will be available everywhere November 20th, 2026 on @royaloakie

“As soon as we saw TOM HENRY, we knew we had hit the jackpot. He had the talent, charm, style, chops, for certain we could send him to the very top of the heap and make a million off the kid. By “we” I’m referring, of course, to INTEGRATED STAR MANAGEMENT LTD, my company, which at the time was seeking exclusive rights to Mr. Henry’s songs, image, likeness, etc. When we found him, he was just raw material. Perfect “as is”, sure, but in today’s topsy turvy world of infinitesimal attention spans, we figured he needed a gimmick; a conceptual makeover. Just being “perfect” doesn’t cut it anymore.

We determined, in a series of high powered strategy meetings, that he needed something- a little tweak here, a twist there to push him over the top into the public’s cerebral cortex. We took him to the storehouse where they keep the identity kits for up and coming indie artists and gave him the pick of the lot. Tom was weary but, being the good sport that he is, heard us out…” (words by @ian_f_svenonius continued on back of record)

All songs written, arranged by Tom Henry
Produced by @davidaglasebrook and Tom Henry
Engineering by @shirkstudios and @davidaglasebrook

Guest Players (in order of appearance)
Brian Daley - Bass (1-2, 7-9) Guitar (8)
@daley8202 - Drums (1-4, 7-10)
@finnswingley - Guitar (1-2, 7-9) Farfisa (7)
@segal_not_seagull - Saxophone (1)
@thefishermenthree - Trumpet (1)
@davidaglasebrook - Bass (3, 5-6, 10), Guitar (3, 11), Clarinet (9)
@charlesdavidlloyd - Sitar (5)
@lewispatzner - Cello (6)
@grahampatzner - Violin (6)

Photography by @austin.war
Layout and typeface by Tom Henry
Liner notes by @ian_f_svenonius taken in West Town Chicago by @bigstartom

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In Los Angeles for the evening playing bass with my little bro Pasty Face @jack_smitchenn at the ever studious @reveriebookstand ROCKNROLL CIRCUS spectacular. One night only! Come one, come all!
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📸 @yourdaisyjane taken in Los Angeles, California by @bigstartom

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New single “Someone I Need” is out now!

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Producers: Tom Henry, @davidaglasebrook
Engineer: @shirkstudios
Mix and Tape Master: @davidaglasebrook

Guitar, Piano, Vocals: Tom Henry
Guitar: @finnswingley
Bass: Brian Daley
Drums: @daley8202
Saxophone: @segal_not_seagull
Trumpet: @thefishermenthree

Photographer: @austin.war
Layout artwork by Tom Henry taken in Chicago, Illinois by @bigstartom

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When you hear the tube amps BUZZING… it’s a sign that TH & the Honeys are bringing some sweet harmony and friendship across the Midwest this fall!

10/8/26 - Chicago @co1orclub w/ @moll_j @mjtapscott
10/9/26 - Detroit @moondogdetroit w/ @fredthomas @moll_j
10/11/26 - Nashville @vinyltapnashville w/ @jessebergometer @moll_j @mjtapscott
10/12/26 - Knoxville @thecommuneknoxville w/ @shavon_reznikov @20catss @moll_j @mjtapscott

Road Booking by @roaddogbooking
Organized by @royaloakie
Photo by @yourdaisyjane
Tour poster by TH
Honeys Typeface by Wayne Brejcha by @bigstartom

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19 days ago

TONIGHT! Last show of the summer. Emerald City Coffee, Uptown-Chicago is the place. Five dollars at the door will get you in. 6pm doors open. 7pm music starts. Performances from @shavon_reznikov @biggerthanmountains @the_rifleman_stringband_nv

Special guests @jack_smitchenn @austin.war

Photo of unknown origin. taken in Emerald City Coffee by @bigstartom

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Final performance of the summer will be held 8/19 at Emerald City Coffee House in Chicago with friends @shavon_reznikov @biggerthanmountains and @the_rifleman_stringband_nv / tickets are $5 / doors are at 6pm / music is at 7pm @emeraldcitychicago

Photo by Luke taken in Emerald City Coffee by @bigstartom

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Tonight’s Cafe Mustache performance features @cbvb @austin.war and Tom Henry! Doors are at 7, music shortly after, and if you stick around you can sing karaoke. This will be a-rockin’ @cafe_mustache !

📸 @jack_smitchenn taken in Cafe Mustache by @bigstartom

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A wonderful @cafe_mustache solo performance with @cbvb will be held on 7/31, with special guests, including poetry and intros by @austin.war so glad to be #reintroducing #the #doublebill #chicagomusic #twee

Photos by @jack_smitchenn
Layout by @letthegamesbegin12 taken in Cafe Mustache by @bigstartom

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Singing this afternoon at Record Breakers! @recordbreakerschicago it’s a free show from 2-4 would love to see you there! I’m joined by @jack_smitchenn @jacqsmusic @austin.war

📸 @austin.war taken in Record Breakers by @bigstartom

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Thrilled to be playing an in-store show, this time at the local favorite @recordbreakerschicago for a FREE admission bill joined by @jack_smitchenn @jacqsmusic Sunday 7/5 from 2-4PM!! We’ll also get to hear some written word from @austin.war 💥

Art by @anaazrnic
Design by TH taken in Record Breakers by @bigstartom

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Tonight I’m joined by a ten piece blues band, to make a bunch of basement-noise, an ode if you will, to the Salvation Army bands of old. Pack it in to @co1orclub tavern come 8 o’clock the hop will be happening. Also playing are the fabulous @current.union.tm @jason.r.shapiro @shocktea_ we’ll see you there. taken in Color Club by @bigstartom

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