Tom Lovato a singer/songwriter/guitarist with an amazing testimony has been leading worship over 30 yrs. He often performs at Resorts, Club Houses, coffee houses, restaurants, non-smoking bars: In a 2-hour set the 1st hour he will take you down Memory Lane (50's- Everly Brothers, Elvis 60's- Beach Boys, Beatles, CCR, 70's- Eagles, James Taylor, Billy Joel, etc.). In the 2nd hour he can continue with the oldies but goodies or play his originals and Contemporary Christian hits by artists and bands like Chris Tomlin, Mercy Me, Casting Crowns, Matthew West. He can perform as a soloist, duo, trio or full band for any upcoming event. Be sure to check out his SET LIST in the BOOKING INFO section.
7 reviews
Ann S.
July 28, 2025Great guy and great music!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Tom Lovato
Thanks Ann! You’ve hired me twice. Once for your 40th Anniversary/ son’s proposal in 2024 and then most recently in 2025 at your son’s wedding reception. Both had catered food, were amazing and lots of fun! Please keep me in mind for any other upcoming events!
Gail P.
April 27, 2022Great songs with inspiring personality faith journey.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Tom Lovato
Thanks Gail! I love sharing my Personal Testimony whenever I get the opportunity. Performing at your luncheon was a lot of fun and the food was great. Seeing and hearing the crowd singing along during my oldies set was great too!
Perry G.
July 14, 2021Tom's music is a perfect blend of 60's-80's music, and he and his band know how to play for the audience!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Julie L.
August 3, 2020Tom was amazing! He showed up with plenty of time to set up. His vocals were awesome and he did outstanding reading the room. We were so glad to have him and would book him again if we were going to be in the area.
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Jessica L.
September 8, 2019We are so happy with our experience, Tom was wonderful to work with! He called to confirm our plans right after scheduling and before the event.
He was on time, professional and so friendly to all the guests. Everyone complimented on him and his music. We will definitely schedule him for our next event!
Hired as: Singing Guitarist
Tom Lovato
Thanks Jessica! I had a great time! Everyone was very friendly and ready to lend a hand if needed. Thanks again for getting a photo and a little video for me! This time you hired me as a soloist; maybe next time you'll consider hiring the Tom Lovato & Friends Band for your next event. -Tom Lovato P.S. The noodle salad, coleslaw and dessert were great! Wish I had gotten a larger portion when I left for home!
Price range: $125.00 and up
Languages: English
Gig length: 30 - 180 minutes
Unions: Branson Gospel Singer/Songwriter Association
Tom will arrive early (usually an hour early) to set up and get a good sound check before beginning at the agreed upon time. Tom is prepared to bring his own PA System if the venue / client is not providing it or does not own one. Cost for performance will factor in time and distance to and from the venue and if sleeping accommodations need to be made. If playing outside will there be overhead protection from the elements (extreme heat or possible rain)? Tom can also include lights to enhance the event if that is your desire. Covering the 50's, 60's and 70's is very nostalgic for most audiences and Tom will gladly introduce songs with some backstories concerning the artist, band and or the chart listing for the particular single about to performed. If soft ambient music with little or no talking is what you are looking for at your event just make that known ahead of time. Tom usually invites his partner Phil to his performances. Everyone knows Phil. PHIL THE JAR! If you do not want your guests leaving cash tips, please make that know ahead of time. Tom also provides a small 4"x4" QR card for table placement if customers want to scan and leave a tip from their phone. Tom uses VENMO for such tips and always picks up these cards at the end of his performance. Tom can perform as a soloist, duo, trio or full band. Tom pays his bandmates from the overall expense when hiring price is agreed upon.
If you were to show up at one of my Contemporary Christian performances you could expect to hear me sing and play songs by Chris Tomlin, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Jeremy Camp, Paul Baloshe, Mercy Me, Aaron Shust, Big Daddy Weave, Matt Maher, Mathew West
If you were to show up at one of my secular performances you could expect to hear me sing and play songs by The Everly Brothers, The Beatles, Paul Simon, Eagles, Billy Joel, Credence Clearwater Revival, Don McLean, Elton John, James Taylor, Jim Croce, The Traveling Wilburys, Gordon Lightfoot, America (the band)
My profile photo is my 2011 CD release, "You Were Always There" from the TMG Record Label. My latest CD release (2015) is, "5 Minutes To 12". I am a Contemporary Christian Artist who doesn't mind performing a little "old school" secular music on the side from time to time. I play keys on some songs but mostly play my acoustic guitar. I have tracks from my CD but usually perform everything live. I have my own 10 channel PA system with 15" speakers on stands so I can set up and play small, medium and large venues. I do perform live with a full band when needed.
Tom can perform most solo gigs with just a dedicated electrical outlet nearby. If hired to perform as a band, it may require access to more electrical outlets on different breakers so as not to overload the system of the house or venue.
Friday
Reeds Spring Pizza
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
American Legion #637
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
WIRE ROAD BREWING CO.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Nonprofit Event
2:00pm - 3:30pm
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Mount Vernon, MO
Saturday
MILLIE JO'S
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Reeds Spring Pizza
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Music on the Lake
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Reeds Spring Pizza
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Treasure Lake Resort
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
American Legion #637
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
TAPS ON DOWNING ST.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Sunday
30th Annual Military Gala
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday
TAPS ON DOWNING ST.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
THE LAKE HOUSE
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Lindwedel WInery
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tuesday
Shady Taco
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Saturday
Treasure Lake Resort
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
UNCLE BOB'S BREWPUB
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
American Legion #637
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
WIRE ROAD BREWING CO.
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
VINO CELLARS
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
F O Eagles #4278
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza Co.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Baptist Home - Ozark
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friday
UNCLE BOB'S BREWPUB
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
WIRE ROAD BREWING CO.
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
ROMA Italian Restaurant
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
THE LAKE HOUSE
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
THE LAKE HOUSE
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
American Legion #637
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Tuesday
Fremont Hills
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza Co.
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Emma Graduation
All-day event
Tuesday
CCMG Christmas Party
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
29th Annual Military Gala
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Friday
Castlewood Senior Living
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Uncle Bob's Brewpub
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Sunday
Seven Arrows Taproom
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Grape & Fall Festival
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Friday
Vino Cellars
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
AUTUMN DAZE FESTIVAL
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friday
Castlewood Senior Living
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
The Ozarker Lodge
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
SOTO FEST 25'
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Stormy Point Village
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Evergreen Gardens
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Saturday
Shady Taco & Grill
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Friday
Uncle Bob's Brewpub
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Shady Taco & Grill
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Shady Taco & Grill
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Wedding Reception
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Blue Eye, MO
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza Co. & Sports Lounge
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Hideaway Marina
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Ozarker Lodge
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Music On The Lake
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Ozarker Lodge
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Vito's Italian Restaurant
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Tom solo gig
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
Shady Taco & Grill
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Tom Lovato & Friends
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Vito's Italian Restaurant
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Plumb Nellie Days
10:00am - 12:00pm
Saturday
The Ozarker Lodge
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Ozarker Lodge
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Taps on Downing St.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Taps on Downing St.
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
StoneBridge Resort
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Turkey Creek Brewery
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
40th Anniversary
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Thursday
Ozarks Songsmiths Songwriter's Round
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
Castaway's Pub
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Saturday
Reeds Spring Pizza Co. & Sports Lounge
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Thursday
StoneBridge Resort
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Treasure Lake Resort
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
Crazy Craig's Tree House
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
Sunday
Bamboozeled Tiki Bar
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Friday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Monday
StoneBridge Resort
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday
Roadhouse 165
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Turkey Creek Brewery
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday
Crazy Craig's Tree House
8:00pm - 12:00am (Sat)
Friday
14 MILL MARKET
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Crazy Craig's Sports Bar
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Saturday
The Lake House
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday
Plumb Nellie Day Festival
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday
Bamboozeled Tiki Bar
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
House Party
5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Blue Eye, MO
Thursday
Nonprofit Event
12:00pm - 12:45pm
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Nixa, MO
Saturday
Corporate Event
5:30pm - 6:30pm
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Springfield, MO
Saturday
Holiday Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm
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Bella Vista, AR
Wednesday
Restaurant/Bar Event
6:00pm - 9:00pm
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Branson, MO
Sunday
Birthday Party
10:30am - 11:30am
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Branson, MO
Saturday
Birthday Party
6:00pm - 8:00pm
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Walnut Grove, MO
Saturday
Wedding Reception
4:30pm - 6:30pm
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Branson, MO
Saturday
Wedding Ceremony
5:00pm - 5:30pm
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Fordland, MO
***Contemporary Christian*** Set List:
WHEN DEATH WAS ARRESTED -North Point
HELLO, MY NAME IS -Matthew West
GOD OF WONDERS -Third Day & Caedmon's Call
KING OF KINGS -Hillsong
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL NAME -Hillsong
THE CROSS -Anne Wilson & Chris Tomlin
IS HE WORTHY -Chris Tomlin
AT THE CROSS (Love Ran Red) -Chris Tomlin
GOOD, GOOD FATHER -Chris Tomlin
WHOM SHALL I FEAR -Chris Tomlin
AMAZING GRACE (my chains are gone) -Chris Tomlin
HOLY FOREVER -Chris Tomlin
HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD -Chris Tomlin
OLD CHURCH CHOIR -Zach Williams
CHAIN BREAKER -Zach Williams
PRAISE YOU IN THE STORM -Casting Crowns
THRIVE -Casting Crowns
GLORIOUS DAY -Casting Crowns
GRATITUDE -Brandon Lake
WAY MAKER -Leeland
MY SAVIOR / MY GOD -Aaron Shust
HERE I AM TO WORSHIP -Tim Hughes
10,000 REASONS -Matt Redman
GREAT ARE YOU LORD -All Sons & Daughters
WHAT FAITH CAN DO - Kutless
REDEEMED -Big Daddy Weave
OPEN THE EYES OF MY HEART -Paul Baloche
LION AND THE LAMB -Bethal / Leeland
O COME TO THE ALTAR -Elevation Worship
YOUR GRACE IS ENOUGH -Matt Maher
THIS IS AMAZING GRACE -Phil Wickham
AMAZING GRACE -Traditional
REVELATION SONG -Phillips, Craig & Dean
***Oldies but Goodies ***Set List:
BYE, BYE LOVE -Everly Brothers
WAKE UP LITTLE SUZIE -Everly Brothers
WHEN WILL I BE LOVED -Everly Brothers / Linda Ronstadt
ALL I HAVE TO DO IS DREAM -Everly Brothers
A WHITE SPORTS COAT -Marty Robbins
SINGING THE BLUES -Marty Robbins
EL PASO -Marty Robbins
CAN'T HELP FALLING IN LOVE -Elvis Presley
SUSPICIOUS MINDS -Elvis Presley
CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU -Frankie Valli
RUNAROUND SUE -Dion and The Belmonts
RUNAWAY -Del Shannon
THIS MAGIC MOMENT -Drifters/Jay & The Americans
BATTLE OF NEW ORLEANS -Johnny Horton
NORTH TO ALASKA -Johnny Horton
SPRINGTIME IN ALASKA -Johnny Horton
SINK THE BISMARCK -Johnny Horton
WHISPERING PINES -Johnny Horton
JOHNNY REB -Johnny Horton
JUMBALAYA -Hank Williams Sr.
TRAVELIN' MAN -Ricky Nelson
TAKE IT EASY -Eagles
BEST OF MY LOVE -Eagles
PEACEFUL EASY FEELING -Eagles
SEVEN BRIDGES ROAD -Eagles
DESPERADO -Eagles
TEQUILA SUNRISE -Eagles
LOVE WILL KEEP US ALIVE -Eagles
NO MORE CLOUDY DAYS -Eagles
TAKE IT TO THE LIMIT -Eagles
LYIN' EYES -Eagles
LODI -Creedence Clearwater Revival
BAD MOON RISING -Creedence Clearwater Revival
WHO'LL STOP THE RAIN -Creedence Clearwater Revival
HAVE YOU EVER SEEN THE RAIN -Creedence Clearwater Revival
PROUD MARY -Creedence Clearwater Revival
SURFIN' USA -The Beach Boys
SURFIN' SAFARI -The Beach Boys
SLOOP JOHN B -The Beach Boys
YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND -Carole King / James Taylor
FIRE AND RAIN -James Taylor
SOMETHING IN THE WAY SHE MOVES -James Taylor
HANDY MAN -James Taylor
KILLING ME SOFTLY -Roberta Flack
WILD HORSES -Rolling Stones
NOWHERE MAN -The Beatles
SOMETHING -The Beatles
LET IT BE -The Beatles
HEY JUDE -The Beatles
YESTERDAY -The Beatles
HERE COMES THE SUN -The Beatles
NORWEGIAN WOOD -The Beatles
WHEN I'M SIXTY-FOUR -The Beatles
MAXWELL'S SILVER HAMMER -The Beatles
WHILE MY GUITAR GENTLY WEEP -The Beatles
IN MY LIFE -The Beatles
AND I LOVE HER -The Beatles
ROCKY RACCOON -The Beatles
BLACKBIRD -The Beatles
THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD -The Beatles
MICHELLE -The Beatles
COME TOGETHER -The Beatles
KODACHROME -Paul Simon
ME & JULIO down by the schoolyard -Paul Simon
SLIP SLIDIN' AWAY -Paul Simon
50 Ways To Leave Your Lover -Paul Simon
STILL ROCK N ROLL TO ME -Billy Joel
MY LIFE -Billy Joel
JUST THE WAY YOU ARE -Billy Joel
PIANO MAN (on guitar) -Billy Joel
END OF THE LINE -Traveling Wilburys
HANDLE ME WITH CARE -Traveling Wilburys
IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND -Gordon Lightfoot
SUNDOWN -Gordon Lightfoot
HOMEWARD BOUND - Simon & Garfunkel
THE SOUND OF SILENCE -Simon & Garfunkel
BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER -Simon & Garfunkel
LONELY PEOPLE -America (the band)
HORSE WITH NO NAME -America (the band)
SISTER GOLDEN HAIR -America (the band)
VENTURA HIGHWAY -America (the band)
TIN MAN -America (the band)
BLACK WATER -Doobie Brothers
SUMMER BREEZE -Seals and Crofts
IF -Bread
GUITAR MAN -Bread
EVERYTHING I OWN -Bread
MAKE IT WITH YOU -Bread
IT DON'T MATTER TO ME -Bread
ANNIES SONG -John Denver
TAKE ME HOME, COUNTRY ROADS -John Denver
DANNY'S SONG -Kenny Logins
PLEASE COME TO BOSTON -David Logins
SUNSHINE (Go Away Today) -Jonathan Edwards
LEADER OF THE BAND -Dan Fogelberg
YOUR SONG -Elton John
CATS IN THE CRADLE -Harry Chapin
BRANDY (YOU’RE A FINE GIRL) -Looking Glass
BAKER STREET -Gerry Rafferty
DOCK OF THE BAY -Otis Redding
LEAN ON ME -Bill Withers
AIN'T NO SUNSHINE -Bill Withers
CRACKLIN' ROSIE -Neil Diamond
SWEET CAROLINE -Neil Diamond
JOY TO THE WORLD -Three Dog Night
STUCK IN THE MIDDLE -Stealers Wheel
BAKER STREET -Gerry Rafferty
STAND BY ME - Ben E. King
JUST REMEMBER I LOVE YOU -Firefall
ON AND ON -Stephen Bishop
BROWN EYED GIRL -Van Morrison
MARGARITAVILLE -Jimmy Buffett
CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE -Queen
DAYREAM BELIEVER -The Monkees
GROOVIN' -The Young Rascals
A BEAUTIFUL MORNING -The Rascals
HAPPY TOGETHER -The Turtles
NEVER MY LOVE -The Association
DAYDREAM -Lovin' Spoonful
PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON -Peter, Paul & Mary
TIE A RIBBON ROUND THE OLE OAK TREE -Tony Orlando & Dawn
DANCING IN THE MOONLIGHT -King Harvest
WILDFIRE -Michael Martin Murphey
STILL THE ONE -Orleans
AMERICAN PIE -Don McLean
DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM -Jim Croce
BAD, BAD LEROY BROWN -Jim Croce
I'VE GOT A NAME -Jim Croce
TIME IN A BOTTLE -Jim Croce
HEART OF GOLD -Neil Young
MR. BOJANGLES -Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
LET YOUR LOVE FLOW -Bellamy Brothers
SIGNS -Five Man Electrical Band
HOOKED ON A FEELING -B J Thomas ('68) & Blue Swede ('74)
COVER OF THE ROLLING STONE -Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show
TURN THE PAGE -Bob Seger
STILL THE SAME -Bob Seger
WONDERFUL TONIGHT -Eric Clapton
WILDFIRE -Michael Martin Murphey
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