About

Tom Bertling

Tom Bertling is a singer songwriter and working musician, inspired by his Grandmother, began playing guitar at the age of 7.  From a small town in Ohio, Tom is #8 of 12 children. He has been writing songs and gratefully performing for 49 years. His original music consists of many genres, he calls "Mutt Music." Never one to shy away from social commentary, Tom's music delivers strong messages of social awareness, change, hope, and love.  Tom plays at various establishments and folk festivals in the state of AZ, including Flagstaff, Prescott, Glendale, and the Tucson Folk Festival since 2013. He was chosen as a finalist in the songwriting competition for Tucson Folk festival, and has been featured twice at Tempe's Songwriter Showcase that airs on PBS.