Old Tom & The Lookouts with Chris Walton
- Folk
Tickets will be on sale to the public 1/29 at noon. On sale to all Passim members 1/22 at noon. On sale to All Access Passim members 1/15 at noon.
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Old Tom & the Lookouts
- Indie Folk
Led by Alex Calabrese, Boston-based indie-folk band Old Tom & The Lookouts blend the introspective grit of Americana with the emotional rawness of indie rock. Known for their brooding lyrics and powerful storytelling, the band explores themes of mental health, love, and resilience. Drawing influences from artists like Tom Waits, Frightened Rabbit, and Phoebe Bridgers, Calabrese’s evocative vocals and poignant songwriting strike a chord with listeners searching for authenticity and emotional depth.
Old Tom & The Lookouts have performed at notable venues such as Club Passim (Cambridge, MA), Music Hall Lounge (Portsmouth, NH), City Winery (Philadelphia, PA), and Skylark Lounge (Denver, CO). Their previous release, Just For Beasts (2021), co-created with violinist and vocalist Cecilia Vacanti, was praised by critics as “hauntingly beautiful” by Lunar Sonar and “essential listening” by Music Mecca. With Northeastern (2024), the band takes a bold step forward, embracing a more rock-driven sound while staying true to their emotionally charged roots.
Indie Pulse Music called Northeastern, “upbeat, tonally deliberate, and lyrically poignant.” While Cage Riot called it, “an absolute triumph of sound, storytelling, and emotion.” Taking this all in, the band considers this their best work yet and can’t wait to play it out for all you wonderful people!
Chris Walton
- Singer/Songwriter
- Soul
Chris Walton is a jack of all trades. Walton is a singer, songwriter, and producer based in Boston. He’s equally comfortable writing intimate introspective love songs or upbeat retro pop tracks, which is evident throughout his 2021 EP, Fade.
He released his debut album, Ruminating Thoughts in January 2023. This album is a culmination of his music up to this point, including recent releases “Soon” and “Cravin’,” that left fans eager to hear more from the chilled-out crooner. Inspired by the likes of Stevie Wonder, early John Mayer, and Daniel Caesar, Chris has created an album of smooth, jazz kissed songs that tug at the heart strings of listeners with effortless relatability on love and loss of love.
His next single, “Vanilla Skies” dropped in November 2025. He’s currently working on his sophomore album, set for release in late 2026.
Walton attended Berklee College of Music and is now a Professor of Songwriting at the very same institution.
