Tony Smiley, guitars, bass guitars,keyboards, drums, beatbox, vocals, throat singing, chicken legs
Influences
Jeff Buckley, PJ Harvey, Pinback, Helio Sequence, Modest Mouse, Radiohead, Franz Ferdinand, Eliott Smith, Death Cab for Cutie, Beck, Sonic Youth, Bjork, Blonde Redhead, Velvet Underground, The Beatles.
Sounds Like
Sound, Talking Heads,Duran Duran, Tears for Fears, Snoop Dog, Blondie, Bob Mould, Prince, David Bowie, Pixies, Depeche Mode, INXS, OutKast, Led Zeppelin, The Killers, Parliment Funkadelic, Jimi Hendrix
Note: You can check out more of my music and get info about upcoming shows here @ TonySmiley.com.
"One man loop riot ninja", Tony Smiley (Portland, OR) has become one
of the busiest musicians in the Pacific NW. His unique, no holds
barred performances truly stand out in this internationally recognized
music scene.
"His sound is so thick and engulfing…. even the hippest of hipsters
drinks it up and booty shakes with wild abandonment; one part road
trip, one part thrift shop record collection, and fifty zillion parts
dreamy endless summer soundscape".
(Justin Morrison, Plastic Landscaper)
Dance floor beats and wah-wah guitars punctuate his appealing rock
epics. The high-energy compositions including folk, human beat box,
80's new wave, and rock-n-roll are truly awesome. His wide-ranging
influences include some of classic rocks finest: Prince, David Bowie,
Pixies, INXS, and Jimi Hendrix.
Tony's shows and recordings are enhanced by Mr. Kevin Yonkins
(Mixer/Co Producer) capable knob twisting. As he mixes in real time,
stereo effects and levels are adjusted as looping instruments are
played. Tony says, "I lay down a rhythm guitar lick and loop it and
then I lay down a bass lick and loop it, then beatbox and then I sing
and play lead over that. When the time comes I also use the loop pedal
to sing harmony or back up vocals."
Jeremy Wilson's (Dharma Bums/Pilot) MastanMusic Label is the marketing
force behind "Driving Myself Sane", Tony Smiley's 2nd release. 2008
will find Tony on the road shocking audiences nightly, providing some
of the most mind-blowing rock shows the world has ever seen.
BUY The brand new CD Driving Myself Sane Totally remastered with 2 new tracks!
for real man, we need to get together on this tune before next week. you in town saturday? plus whats the cost for Mt Tabor. but the reason i posted is cause SATANSATANSATAN
We are officially moved to Bend now.. BUT... I do not see any Bend dates listed for you!! Come on over the mountain.. the weather is beautiful and the mountains will give you plenty to sing about..
Tony-This podcast just went live and if you have time you should listen .. 5 songs. You in hood river was exhilarating; best i ever seen you play, best sound ive heard yet. tony toni tone!
Hey there! Awesome show at 15th street last Thursday. I had a great time. Thanks for hearing my request too:) I was so stoked! You are amazing and we'll continue to support you in Vancouver and Portland! Every friend I bring loves you and your music. See you soon!
Yeeeaaaaahhhh Boyyyyeeeeeeeee!!! Can you see the big fucking clock hanging from my neck?? You guys rocked it last night!! It was so good to see you, man. We really need to hang more. PEACE!!
