For White Lightnin' go to www.white-lightnin
TG Group "current players"
Noah Maltsberger (acoustic & electric guitar)
Fabio Pirozzolo (Percussion, Drums)
Steve Higgs (keys)
John Hyde (piano/keys)
Frank Wilkins (piano, organ)
John DiTomaso (trumpet, flugelhorn)
Mark Earley (saxes)
Other Bad-Ass Players "live & recording"
Steve Rose (drums)
Herman Johnson (sax)
Mike Mele (guitar)
Thomas Hebb (bass)
Joey Scrima (drums)
Tony Vaughn (bass)
Kevin Norris (bass)
Other Musicians on recordings
Mark Shilnasky (piano, organ)
Thaddeus Hogarth (guitar, chromatic harp)
Steve Geyer (acoustic guitar)
Eric Byers (guitar)
Anthony Grant (sax)
Tom Duprey (trumpet)
T. Cole (trombone)
Greg Holt (upright & el. bass)
BELOW IS A LIVE RECORDING (UNEDITED) FROM MAXIMUM CHILL FACILITY "HOUSE CONCERT" OCT. 2007. BE SURE TO HIT PLAY/PAUSE ON THE CASSETTE!
Sinatra, Satchmo, Louis Jordan, Nat King Cole, Ellington, Miles, Herbie, Ray Charles, Burt Bacharach, Al Jarreau, Stevie, Sting, Paul Simon, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, Tower of Power, Prince, Al Green, Sam & Dave, E, W&F, The Beatles, Jamie Cullum, John Legend, I listen to many different styles of Music and take some from all the good stuff. I've become more and more interested in great studio production, however, i still enjoy an authentic sound or performance that is not overly produced.
Sounds Like
I've been told i sound like Al Jarreau, Harry Connick Jr, Van Morrison, and even Lou Rawls. The full-band sound is contemporary yet classic in it's delivery. It's strongly influenced by classic soul/r&b, pop/rock, and vocal jazz (including the blues & gospel), jazz/funk/latin and various singer/song-writers. The overall sound of the group changes depending on the players, whether we're playing acoustic or electric instruments. Most often during shows we pay tribute to (often incorporating fresh arrangements) Ray Charles, Dr. John, Steely Dan, Stevie Wonder, Miles, B.Bacharach, Ellington, Satchmo, various jazz standards, Harry Connick Jr., Paul Simon, Sting, Van Morrison,The Beatles, Motown and song-writer collaborator friends and our originals!
NOTE: My playlists are not here at myspace and www.tonygallo.com is down, so please e-mail tony@tonygallo.com if you want me to send you a sample playlist. It's quite large and ever-changing. Do check out White Lightnin' songlist at www.white-lightnin.com. Also check out www.buildingbridgesthrumusic.org.
NEWS: I'm currenetly writing and working on new original material as well as re-working other great Music! I'm getting ready to perform in NYC at The Cornelia Street Cafe' and am mostly performing locally as Tony Gallo/Trio/Group or with longtime cover party band, White Lightnin' www.white-lightnin.com be sure to check out website. I'm a member of the Follow Hymn Gospel Choir- go to www.buildingbridgesthrumusic.org. I'm also playing bass (after putting down over 20 years ago) and singin' What's Goin On in John Di Tomaso's original multi-media Musical, Illumination From The MountainTop. Please check out http://iftm.pbwiki.com. He & friend, John DiTomaso (music director) are an integral part of this interfaith choir & mission.
Tony Gallo was selected as one of four finalists for the Steppin' Out Talent SEarch & Showcase (at Sculler's Jazz Club). This prestigious event features the best in contemporary jazz, r&b, & blues!
Tony's debut (2003) release, "Something To Say" available at CD BABY http://WWW.CDBABY.COM/CD/TONYGALLO was on the grammy ballot nine times in five categories. Tony's version of "Black Cow" can be found on the way cool "Maestros Of Cool" a Steely Dan Tribute Album produced by ESC Records www.esc.records.de in Germany alongside such artists/musicians as Dave Garfield, Cornelius Bumpus, Chuck Loeb, David Pattitucci and even Donald Fagan himslef. check out http://www.esc-records.de/public/index_en.html
Tony Gallo(vocalist/bandleader/producer): Now a full-time purveyor of music and recording artist. Tony started out playing bass guitar (thanks to his first mentor, Ralph Granese) and singing at the age of 14 with the still popular cover band, White Lightnin http://www.white-lightnin.com. Tony later studied with Mike Turk, Brian Maes, Jacquie Chambers and Sandi Bedrosian, but most importantly has honed his skills from performing with his truly talented musicians & collaborators. Tony also plays harmonica, piano, and percussion as well as arranges and writes music. Check out unedited recording from "Max Chill Facility" House Concert.
"Remembrance Day is a well put together tune... you guys are awesome... thanks for combining your skills in a way that brings honour to soldier and country!” Troops In Afghanistan (Operation Sandbox), comment on our myspace page. "This Has To Be The Most Direct And Cutting Anthem Of Modern Times"
Hi Tony, thank you for supporting me and my music! I wanted to let you know that my new single, "Live For Today", will be out on the 12th of October! The new album, "Fragile", is due out in November. http://www.tanjamaritsa.co.uk
We are proud to present our current album "True Fidelity". Electro-acoustic chillout, lounge and easy-listening well mixed and always ready to surprise you. We hope you enjoy our work. Further we wanna thank your for your support so far and give away 5 songs of our album!
FOLLOW ME AT www.twitter.com/easwood3 NEW MIXTAPES DROPPIN ON THE 1st of OCTOBER!!!! FREE PRIZES AND GIVEAWAYS FOR THOSE WHO DOWNLOAD THE MIXTAPE... 1PS3, 2 pairs of shoes, and free beats... SO FOLLOW ME
hey! just wanted to stop in let you know that I've changed my artist name to Adrian Edward but it's still me, I'm not going anywhere! lol! have a great night much love ~adrian edward
Hey Tony! Hope you didn't have to move in the rain yesterday....how's the house feel? Can't imagine. Let's talk this week. Emma nd anthony go back to school on Tuesday but Joey is with me for another week. We definitely need to hook up-and soon. Love yah.
