Tomato (musician)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Chris Harfenist |
| Also known as | Tomato11 |
| Genres | Alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Drummer, Singer, Songwriter |
| Instruments | Drummer/Singer/Songwriter |
| Years active | 1998 - Present |
| Labels |
RCA Records Hybrid Recordings/Chocodog Records Steven Records |
| Associated acts |
Sound of Urchin Moistboyz Ween Tenacious D DiamondSnake |
Tomato (born Chris Harfenist August 17, 1969) is an American musician who is best known for being the lead singer and drummer for the alternative rock band Sound of Urchin. Tomato was born in New York City, grew up in Rockland County, NY, and presently resides in Brooklyn, NY. He also plays drums in The Moistboyz as well as Dave Dreiwitz from Ween's "Crescent Moon". Tomato was mentored by Gary Chester, author of Modern Drummer Publication's drum book "The New Breed". Tomato has also played drums for Ween and recorded drums with Tenacious D for the Comedy Central Crank Yankers version of "The Friendship Song". Tomato also has appeared on an episode of the Nickelodeon kids show The Naked Brothers Band (TV series), as guest drummer along with Questlove and Claude Coleman, Jr.. Tomato is also married to internet celebrity Lori Harfenist, host of The Resident.
In 2009, in addition to playing with Sound of Urchin, Tomato opened his own after school music program in New York City entitled "Tomato's House Of Rock" [THOR]. Previously Tomato was the Music Director for the NYC Branch of the Paul Green School of Rock.
On April 30, 2010, the formation of DiamondSnake was announced. The heavy metal band's members include Tomato as well as Moby, Dave Hill (Valley Lodge) and Phil Costello (Satanicide, Valley Lodge).
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