Toni's band has had the following members over the past years:
Tim Hicks, Ron Hemby, Tom Hemby, Aaron Pierce, Steve Seawright, Joel Aaron Mitchell, Jamie Perrenot, Brian Becker, Brian Barwick, Dave Cleveland, Jon Sousan. And in the studio on Storybook, Toni used Steve Brewster, Mark Hill, Dave Cleveland and Brian Green.
Influences
Eagles, Hornsby, Sting, Henley, Fogelberg, Fleetwood Mac, James Taylor, Nanci Griffith, Ricky Lee Jones
Sounds Like
Shawn Colvin, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Nicks, Sara Groves, Carolyn Arends, Susan Ashton.
I am extremely fortunate to be a musician. It has brought so much joy to my life. I am proud of the doors that music has opened since I started performing at age 18. In 1981 I went on the road, performing all over the world, as a lead singer of a rock and roll band as well as a solo artist. My favorite gigs were privately booked military tours where I had the opportunity to play for the troops in Europe, Japan and Guam.
In ’04 I had the honor of performing with my band for a Presidential Campaign rally and a pre-debate rally in St. Louis. Currently I write and co-write songs and enjoy performing locally.
My most recently recorded CD, Storybook, was produced by my husband, Brian, at Sunset Studios, Nashville. My other CD is called Thin Blue In Between. I got to sing two lullabies on a compilation CD called “I Can Only Imagine: Lullabies For A Peaceful Rest,” which features Mercy Me’s, Bart Mallard, singing a lullaby version of “I Can Only Imagine” and other renowned artists. This work was nominated for a 2004 Dove Award. Way back in the day I sang background vocals on The Fine Line album by Wayne Watson and Brian’s Benson projects: Daring 2 B Different and No Longer The Wayward Son. All these projects are available for purchase or download at my online store.
These days you can keep up with the latest stuff going on with me via Facebook My greatest gig of all is being a homeschooling mom to Ben (10) and Jack (8), and Brian’s wife. Life is very sweet!
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IM GLAD YOUR MY FRIEND.. EVEN THOUGH I TAKE FOREVER TO WRITE BACK.. IM GLAD YOUR MY FRIEND.. ALTHOUGH I AM SUPER STRANGE KINDA ON THE NERDY SIDE.. I HOPE ALL IS WELL FOR YOU THIS SUMMER :) HELLO FROM SEATTLE WASHINGTON!
Hello Toni and Brian, My Dream Come True is beautiful and unexpected.....not just another "dream"... Thank you for your kind remarks and I wish you the best of luck with this song...it is great... Best Laurie
