A collaboration between ATXN, Ice Cream Factory Studio and the City's Music & Entertainment Division, "Sound ON!" reflects the city's commitment to nurturing and promoting its vibrant music culture. This body of work promises to be a must-watch series, capturing the essence of Austin's musical spirit and contributing to the city's legacy as a cultural powerhouse. Tune in and don’t forget to turn your #SoundON!
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - "Enough is Enough" by Tomar & The FCs
03:11 - Interview with Tomar Williams
07:52 - "Rise Above" by Tomar & The FCs
11:21 - Credits
View previous Sound On! episodes here: • Sound ON! - Live Studio Recordings of Aust...
About Tomar & The FCs:
Tomar Williams got his start singing lead on the Chitlin
Circuit with his family band in the late 1980s. In 2015,
after several decades as a music producer and side man,
Tomar decided to return to his roots as a frontman. He
was introduced to a local instrumental band, the FCs, and
Tomar and the FCs was born.
The band have three recordings, “Day by Day”, “Heart
Attack”, and the latest, “Rise Above”, released on Splice
Records in 2020. They have toured all over the country
and have performed at Austin City Limits Music Festival,
Old Settlers Music Festival, SXSW, and in 2022,
Bonnaroo. At the 2023 Austin Music Awards, the band
won best R&B act and Tomar was named best male
vocalist.