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TONY TALE: "SIMPLY TONY"
Tony Tale isn't afraid to amp it up every so often, but most of “Simply Tony” is solidly rooted in bluegrass, with clean picking and high-lonesome vocals dominating. (www.simplytonymusic.com)
- June 25th, 2010 – Tampa Tribune Friday Extra - Curtis Ross, Tribune Pop Music Critic
Discography
In April 2010, I was blessed to debut my first official CD “Tony Tale”.
This was a 10 month project that was recorded, mixed and mastered by Nick Pages of Crystal Blue Sound Studios. Fil Pate produced the CD and played most lead instruments. Special guests on the CD are Jeff Jones, Tug Winthrop and Brian Lane. The CD has 14 songs - Ten written by Simply Tony (Tony Caruso) - One co-written by Fil Pate and Tony Caruso - Two Traditional tunes and One Grateful Dead Cover (Loser - Hunter & Garcia).
"This CD is not just about me. It is a tribute to all the excellent musicians that I have been so fortunate to meet and play with and all the family and friends that have supported me".
"My wife has been my biggest fan and she encouraged me to make this CD".
"For me, the CD represents the Power of Faith and Intention - You don't need to be the best to succeed; you just need to have a dream and the passion and the improbable can happen".
To listen, check out www.simplytonymusic.com or myspace.com/simplytonymusic. The CD is available on CD Baby and I-Tunes.
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Bio
I was born and raised in Long Island, New York, and moved to Tampa, Florida in 1985. As a boy I was inspired by my dad, renowned Tenor Charles Anthony who performed for 56 seasons (1954-2010) at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. There has always been that special musical beholdance and appreciation within my heart influenced in part by my dad, The Grateful Dead, Hot Tuna, Clarence White, The Kentucky Colonels, Peter Rowan, Tony Rice and David Grisman.
In 2004, I chose to step onto my own musical platform with the help of my guitar teacher Jeff Jones and my friend Jim Page.
Today, I live with my beautiful wife Diane in the majestic earth setting of the Withlacoochee State Forest in Webster, Florida, by which the collective, has awakened and motivated so much of my original music.
This is the beginning of so much more to come and share for your enjoyment!
In Gratitude and Appreciation,
Simply Tony / Tony Caruso
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