BUDA, TX – From his home base near Austin’s vibrant music scene, Tom Meny is a singer-songwriter who connects with listeners through a compelling combination: his distinctive voice, creative use of non-standard guitar tunings, and lyrics that get straight to the point with emotional honesty. Drawing inspiration from great storytellers like Glen Hansard, Taylor Goldsmith, David Ramirez, and John Mayer, Meny writes songs that tap into real-life emotions and experiences.

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His knack for songwriting hasn't gone unnoticed. He’s a winner of the Kerrville Folk Festival's New Folk Competition (2015), the Wildflower Arts and Music Festival's Performing Songwriter Competition (2017), and The Recording Conservatory of Austin's Singer Songwriter Competition (2013). He also landed in the top 5 at the prestigious Mountain Stage NewSong Competition (2012) and Telluride Troubadour Competition (2016) – pretty good company to keep.  

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He’s taken his music to stages all over the country, from local Texas favorites like Austin's Cactus Cafe and San Antonio's Tobin Center for the Performing Arts, to nationally recognized spots like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and even New York's Lincoln Center. One of the real highlights for Meny has been sharing the stage multiple times with his songwriting hero, Academy Award winner Glen Hansard, including a memorable impromptu cameo at Austin's Stubb's Outdoor Amphitheater.

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His releases, including albums "On My Way" (2013) and "Love & Pay" (2016), plus several EPs like "Songs I Do - EP" (2015) and the single "A Warm Christmas Day" (2022), showcase his acoustic folk-rock style. Often leaning on his Takamine guitars, his songs dig into the real stuff: relationships and living an authentic life. As Destinee Ware, Owner of Austin's One-2-One Bar, puts it, "Tom's ability to bring you into his world and tell you the story of his life and his experiences is astounding. His lyrics are simple, yet powerful and connect from the very first line."  

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Tom Meny continues to write and perform regularly, always aiming to connect with listeners. He’s also a welcome collaborator, lending his musical talents to albums by fellow artists Billy Crockett, Ray Prim, Sasha K.A., Laura Marie, and Erica Michelle Longoria. You might also spot his name in film credits; he appeared in "Lost Vegas Hiway" (2017) and was a credited musician for "Never Too Late" (2011).