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Tony Macaluso - Vocals, Bass Fiddle
Joseph Canitia - Mandolin
Andrew Haller - Jews Harp, Harmonica
Henry Melendy - Vocals, Banjo, Guitar
Ricky Melendy - Vocals, Guitar
Etkilendikleri
Jerry Garcia, Norman Blake, John Hartford, Doc Watson, David Grisman, Uncle Dave Macon, Stringbean, Vassar Clements, The Grateful Dead, John Prine, Bob Dylan, Rev. Gary Davis, The Carter Family, Johnny Cash, Earl Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Bluegrass, Folk, Old Time, Blues...get the drift?
Neye Benziyor?
Depends on the day...
it’s always a gamble. Most days, sounding like bluegrass in your back yard around a fire, or like an old time train chugging along the tracks. High Energy, Experimental, Original. A good time, bottled and distilled for your sipping pleasure.
Try not to have too much to fast...
The Token Gamblers roots run deep and in many different directions. Brothers, Henry and Ricky Melendy author the majority of the songs, pick Banjo and Guitar and together with the band, create a sound that is unmistakably honest. It can be called bluegrass. It’s without a doubt folk. It's spontaneous and improvisational. It’s constantly evolving. It’s good times & great sounds.
Andrew Haller grooves on the Jews harp and Harmonica and is greatly influenced by World Music and Trance. He found bluegrass and discovered that the Jews harp fits right in there. It’s pure Rhythm. The band has dubbed him the best mouth harpist this side of the Mississippi. He may be reluctant to claim that title, but don’t let him fool you.
Joseph Canitia picks the Mandolin with a tremendous sense of style and feel. His influences are by far too many to name. David Grisman is high on the list. Joe found his way to the Token Gambler lineup by over hearing a conversation Henry had with another individual at a local gig in a pub called “Redlight”. The topic was John Hartford. Joe introduced himself. Folks who speak “John Hartford” don’t come around often. It’s funny how things line up sometimes.
Tony Macalouso is the backbone. Laying down the bottom end solid, on the Old Bass Fiddle. He’s been a mainstay of the Central Florida music scene for years. A multi-instrumentalist and a seasoned and accomplished singer, songwriter in his own right. Tony is vital to the distinct, down home vocal harmonies of the band, to go along with the mean bass fiddle for The Gamblers.
Together these pieces make up The Token Gamblers. Original folk and roots music with a bluegrass slant, from an honest place. Not unlike what you’d hear in some back yard somewhere around a fire, as that’s where this whole journey began.
Man, I just can't stress enough how much I love ya'lls music. The Token Gamblers are definitely one of my favorite Orlando bands. Can I get some recordings from you? I want to be able to drive around and listen to your tunes.
We're doing a joint tour and are playing in Orlando @ Orlando Brewing Co. The date is on my MySpace. Would be great if you could make it down, have a few beers, catch up!
It was nice meeting all of you. We enjoyed listening to The Token Gamblers, the music was rejuvinating. I hope your cop story didn't effect you guys too much. You will have to share it with us someday. Keep in touch, let me know when there is a good event going on. I checked out the Oak Hill Drifters, their music is impressive. I would enjoy seeing them live sometime.
hey guys i wanted to personaly thank you for accepting my friend request....hopefully you check out my page and like my music.....i realy apresiate it!! and if you havent come check it out and tell me what you think thnx alot nick.
Hi guys. Our final Orlando performance before moving to TN is this Friday night at Orlando Brewing. We hope that you can make it out. Much love to yall! The Brewers