Live Performance Reviews

"…The evening's dazzler [at the Washington, D.C. Contemporary Music Forum] was Antosca and Teasley's "something else," joining real-time computer-processed sounds with percussion. A one-man band, Teasley let go with ancient non-Western tambourines, drums, bells and an eerily resonant instrument resembling a mini spaceship."
- Cecelia Porter, The Washington Post

"His performances are captivating and his breadth of experience enables him to address virtually any audience comfortably and effectively. I recommend him with highest distinction."
- William Reeder, Director, Washington Performing Arts Society

"Teasley is an incredibly gifted artist whose original compositions turn systemic rhythm into a language accessible for heart and soul. A master percussionist… exhilarating.
- Intermission

"Tom Teasley's tonal rhythms create a magic that takes possession of the audience."
- Paul Sprenger, Garrett Lakes Art Festival

Reviews of Live Performances in Germany

"Tom Teasley, a virtuoso artist of rhythms, played his composition "Hadwig-Toccata." He accompanied Williams on unusual instruments from Africa, Brazil, Egypt and Tibet, enfolding the flavors of these instruments with jazz and creating his own musical style."
- Scharzwalder Bote

"King of Percussion"
- Oberndorfer Zeitung

"Teasley's performance on the Marimba was precise, innovative and melodious… a man of rhythm through and through (even to his tip toes), Teasley received thunderous applause for his exotic performance."
- Schwabische Zeitung

Live Performance Reviews of Word-Beat

"Teasley is a composer and a percussionist in the widest and most exuberant sense of the word."
- Joan Reinthaler, The Washington Post

"…as compelling a duo as has come this way in a long time."
- Joan Reithaler, The Washington Post

"The dynamic interplay of Charles Williams' compelling voice and tonal rhythms create a magic that takes possession of an audience. Combining an inspired choice of poetry, prose and song, with the intensity, charm and artistry of the two performers, Word-Beat leaves an indelible impression on your soul."
- Paul Sprenger, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival

The artistic excellence of Word-Beat instills a connection to the audience that many performers never achieve… people are still talking about this show!"
- Kathleen Moran, Arts Program Specialist, Rockville, MD

"[Tom] instills a connection to the audience that many performers never achieve. The audience left with an experience etched in their memories - people are still talking about that show!"
- Kathleen Moran, Arts Program Specialist