STORY SONF OF THE 70s: LIGHTFOOT, CHAPIN, STEVENS Fri Nov 14, 7:30pm at The Park Theatre

Gordon Lightfoot, Harry Chapin, and Cat Stevens
Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna has been captivating audiences with his
rich voice, masterful guitar playing, and knack for storytelling. His debut album, You
Know Me, My Devil Says, released in 2020, was followed by a sold-out tour of Cat
Stevens’ classics in 2021. Expanding his repertoire, DiMenna now includes the works of
Gordon Lightfoot and Harry Chapin in a broader celebration of 1970s story songs.
Accompanied by a skilled ensemble including Eddie Holm on bass and Frank Fotusky
on guitar, Tom recreates the magic of these unforgettable tracks, making them resonate
as deeply today as they did decades ago. From the gentle wisdom of Cat Stevens to the
poetic narratives of Gordon Lightfoot and the poignant tales of Harry Chapin, this show
is a must-see for lovers of meaningful music.
But there’s more to Tom than his musical prowess. A fascinating journey led him to this
stage. “I’ve been playing since college,” Tom shares, “where I was a lowly hand signaler
on the football team. Then I played a year of semi-pro football for the Bologna Warriors
in Italy. The experience of quarterbacking an Italian football team was pretty funny. I
spent the next decade working on a movie about it.”
Tom also honed his comedic talents at the prestigious Second City and other improv
schools in Chicago, L.A., and New York. One of his sketches, where he hilariously
portrayed the ghost of Telly Savalas in a lounge act, evolved into an off-Broadway show
that ran for several years. Eventually, Tom returned to his first love: music, settling in
Maine with his partner, Lauren, and sharing his extraordinary gifts with audiences far
and wide.
Join us for this one-of-a-kind tribute that will transport you back to the heart and soul of
the ’70s. The legend lives on