Tom Sartori is a singer, songwriter, and a poker player

Tom Sartori and his band performed for a crowd of students in the Edgerten Theater. Sartori’s band has shared the stage with artists including Jessica Simpson and Gavin DeGraw. Band members include Timi Grimaldi on drums, “Fish” on Bass Guitar, Kenny Witman on the Saxophone, and Tom Sartori the lead singer and guitarist. Sartori recently won $300,000 at ESPN’s 2005 World Series of Poker after coming in 26 place out of thousands. This gave him the opportunity to invest in his music career. He has made it clear that his abilities go far beyond poker. He was voted “Top Acoustic Performer Award” in Artvoice Magazine and “Top Performer Award” of the Buffalo Music Awards 3 times. Sartori’s first hit single “One More Whiskey” off their album “Long Ride Home” has been playing on radio stations across the country. It has risen up to the top 50 on the national Radio & Records charts and their single has even made it to number 1 in some cities. Their Performance at Sacred Heart University started off with the song “Wait for me” an acoustic song about being on the road. Many of the songs thereafter consisted of the common theme of heartbreak. “My favorite part was when the Saxophonist came into the audience, I am absolutely a fan” said Brianna Raalf, sophmore, East Northport, N.Y. The band also played the song “Walking in Memphis” upon the audience’s request. “We were all dancing” said Meghan Dick, freshman, Mount Sinai, N.Y. “Best concert I’ve ever been too, I can’t wait to buy the album.” Tom Sartori’s parent’s originally discouraged him from pursuing a career in music; they said he’d end up broke and lonely. After hearing his album which they really liked they encouraged him to record a more upbeat, happier song. Sartori took their advice and recorded the song “Possibilities” about new beginnings. The band also played an old Elton John song that they hope to record on their next album. The concert ended with a song called “Trust,” and after the show the band sold their album and even signed them for students.