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Tony
wanted to explore a different side of guitar, and bought his first
electric . His Early influences were Jimi Hendrix and Yngwie Malmsteen.
In mid 2000, Tony began to experiment with the sitar and sarod,
two important instruments in Northern Indian classical music.
Tony became motivated to create his own musical style, using the
techniques and vital nuances that bring the vocal-like quality
of Indian music to the electric guitar but expanding into other
styles.
In
2002, he released his first CD, Embracing the Spirit. This release
was the beginning of Tony's musical journey and fascination of
many other musical styles other than Rock . In 2003, he was asked
to contribute one song to the Finnish Label Lion Music, for the
tribute album "Shawn Lane Remembered". After the release
of "Embracing the Spirit", Tony was honored by the Hard
Rock Cafe with a guitar display in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands
Continuing
to follow a unique musical approach, a style and sound all his
own began to emerge . Tony's musical world incorporates styles
of Rock, Eastern Music, Blues, Funk , open tunings and more .
Tony
has opened for and played with a vast array of national and international
touring acts including Buddy Miles, Rick Derringer,Leon Russell,
and Adrian Legg. He has also released two instructional videos,
Virtuoso Techniques released in 2002 and Licks of the Absurd released
in mid 2006.
Tony
also has endorsements with Halo Guitars, Line 6, DR Strings, EMG
Pick-ups, Stylus Picks,Coffin Cases and Mid-East Musical Instruments.
Tony
Signed a recording deal in late 2006 with Vision Sound Records
in Florida . Vision Sound Records released Tony's 2nd CD "The
Light Within" February 16th 2007 . The New album is an exploration
of Melodic Rock, Cosmic funky grooves, Neo-Classical explorations,World
music and intricate Acoustic Compositions . Joining Tony on this
release on Keyboards is world-reknowed keyboardist Derek Sherinian
(Planet X ,Ex-Dream Theater) and Grammy Award Winning Indian Slide
Guitar Virtuoso, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Acclaimed bassist Jon Reshard
and Drummer Bruce Royal combine to create an incredible and versatile
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