PENNSIC 50 SCHEDULE is UP!!!

This year at Pennsic, you have not one but TWO chances to see Tommaso!

Zsof and Tommaso Go to War!

My show with the incomparable Zsof! 

Join us as we open the Performing Arts Tent season!

Peace Thursday 5:00 PM at the Performing Arts Tent! 

Songs and Stories with Old Tom

War Monday, 5:00 PM at the Performing Arts Tent

Come!  Be Welcome!

I'm Old Tom the Storyteller!  Thanks for dropping by.

Who is Old Tom?

Signore Tommaso 'il veccio' Franceschi at your service. I'm a (mostly) fictional character portrayed in the Society for Creative Anachronism.

What does he do?

I sing songs!

I tell stories!

Blocks hats!

Shines shoes!

Digs ditches!

Do you have anything online?

It's a work in progress while I track down videos that don't emphasize my ever-expanding forehead

My YouTube channel.

Here I am telling the Greek myth of Baucis and Philemon

And here's my rendering of Martin Said to his Man

What else do you do?

I teach frame drumming, and how not to be an obnoxious rude drummer in the dance pit.

I'm a Renaissance Guitar Nerd and can tell you how to play it on a baritone ukulele.

Where Can We See You?

I'll be at Pennsic War XLIX camping with Wayfaring Rest.  I'll be doing two shows, Songs and Stories with Old Tom on Middle Sunday as well as a reprise of Zsof and Tommaso Go To War on War Mondaywith the incomparable Maestrae Zsof.

We're planning at least one Novice Celtic/Trad session, and if there's a dance pit or a hafla, look for the dude Not playing a Doumbek.

I'll be teaching two of my fun "Frame Drumming 101" classes as well as "My Ukulele is a Renaissanc Four-Course Guitar."

Other Events to see Old Tom:

Vikings Come Home 16–18 September 2022

Midrealm Bardic Madness

Northwoods 50th Anniversary

Come Play at my Camp!

I'm your biggest fan!  

I have a winning lottery ticket for you!

I want to name my dog after you!

I love teaching and performing with Family Friendly  Period, and Traditional music and stories, with a few modern things tossed in for extra fun.  Specific requests are welcome and accommodated if possible.

Contact me at by email here.