Tony Valentine (Piano, Keyboards, Lead Vocals) Dustin Amos (Lead Guitar) Dave Ryles (Drums, Backing Vocals) Eric Frank (Bass and the best sound guru around)
Influences
Toto, Kansas, John Elefante, Eagles, Rush, Collective Soul, Jude Cole, Styx, Journey, Giant, Kip Winger, The Police, Sting, Marc Cohn, Phil Collins, Dave Mathews Band, TNT, Queensryche, Bruce Hornsby, Billy Joel, Elton John, Keith Green, Train, Kings X, Jim Brickman, Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh, Paul McCartney, Shaw/Blades, Matchbox Twenty, Steve Morse, T Lavitz,
Sounds Like
Train, Five for Fighting, Toto, Journey, The Fray, Marc Cohn, The Eagles, Matchbox Twenty, Tony Valentine Band.
Tony Valentine Band has a versatility that offers a mirror reflection of the man himself. Straight ahead melodic rock with pop overtones, these pages out of Tony’s past take on a life of their own in this unique first collection of original tunes.
Tony, with lyricists Craig Rogers and Glena Valentine, has managed to compile songs that allow a view straight into his life. Being inspired by so many artists before him, he has been compared to the likes of Marc Cohn, Dave Mathews, Toto, Train and Collective Soul, to name a few.
The moving message of “Wait for Me”, written within hours of his fathers’ passing, gives listeners pause to connect with the artist on an emotional level. With the almost irreverent “I Guess” having a definite upbeat take on the darker aspects of relationships.
While “Heroes Almost Always” is attributed to an age of change nationally, “Sentimental Soul” refers to changes of a more personal one. The addition of a string trio on three tracks gives evidence to the deeper personal passion in Tony’s music.
With band members Garth Johnson (lead guitar), Eric Frank (bass), Mike Walsh (acoustic guitar), and Dave Ryles (Drums) bringing their individual personalities to the project, the end result is a sound to take notice of. Mike, Dave and Craig Rogers lend a hand with the layered harmonies behind Tony’s stellar vocal performance. You can sense the maturity behind the sound of this band.
Such a great CD for that road trip or if you just need to kick back and reflect. No collection should be without this one. Check it out! You’re sure to wear it out!
You have to tell me when u r done! I want to be the first for that one too!! LOL Things are about the same here! I know I need to get my a$$ over there to see you! Take care of you! =-)
Just wanted 2 let u know that I downloaded my fav song Every Time 2 my iPod!!! Hope all is well with you!! I hardly get on here anymore! I like facebook better! But will keep it just for my friends who do not want to make the move!! Take care!!!!
How in the heck are you doing? I am sooo sorry that it has been so long since I have written you. I hardly go on here anymore, Iam usually on facebook. I have found so many people that I use to go to school with. So, how is the new record coming along? You know you better give me first head ups when it will be out cause I need to the 1st! hehe Well, take care and I will talk to you later!!!
Hey Tony - How's the new album coming along! When is it due out? Can't wait to hear it. I hope all is well with you. I'm ready for Spring here in NY, had enough winter. Take care Tony - Your #1 NY Fan
Hey! It was great hearing from you. We were in Florida for Christmas and just got back last night. Glad to hear that things are good for you. Just wanted to write back and say Hi and make sure you knew that I did get your message. Take care of yourself and please keep in touch!
Merry Christmas Tony - That is outstanding news about the new CD! I can't wait to hear it, I am sure it will be as amazing as the first one. Have a wonderful Christmas and remember the reason for the season! - Still your #1 New York fan - Julia
Tony Valentine Band, We want to thank you for adding us to your friends. We are currently recording our debut album "Revelations", pass us on to your friends and stay tuned for updates and news here or @ thetold. com. Thanks
Hey you! :) How are you doing? Hope all is well with you. Things are about the same for me. Just wanted to drop by and say Hi! Take Care and I will talk to you later.
Haven't heard from you in awhile. I just wanted to update you. My oldest son is out of the military and my youngest is on his way to Iraq in December! :) He is also engaged! He will be getting married in August 09. Makes me feel old! I hope all is well with you. Any news on a new album? :) Take care - Your #1 NY fan - Julia
hey hey! how are you? just wanted to say hello since i havent chatted with you in forever. my bro and i were cracking up the other night playing with garage band on his computer cause he was saying that you need to be playing those little piano pieces. you would be perfect for that :) hows the fam? talk at ya later!
Tony Valentine Band - Join us in congratulating record producer Kim Copeland for her work on the Rachel Williams album, Lonely At The Bottom. Check this great review by R.K. Oermann with Music Row Magazine on Rachel's current single, The Only Thing Harder Than Leaving.
"She has the goods. This creeps up on you with cat’s paws. The languid pace, echoing instruments, spacious production and her hushed, aching delivery are all immensely seductive. The lyric of leaving home is full of terrific details. And her falsetto leaps in the bridge are like little daggers to the heart. A mini masterpiece. This, by the way, is the third single in a row that I have raved about from this performer. "
ewww...work on a saturday!!!!?!?!? PUKE-O-RAMA!!!! LOL. yeah, I packed a coat, a sweatshirt, jeans, and couple thermals for me and jake (mainly for riding to protect the arms :D)
Hey what's up hairball? Good to here things are rollin! How's the fam? Tell them hi! Jen and Maya are great, Maya turns six months old tomorrow. I hope see you and do some jamming again one of these day! Later Dave
I know I know! :) I am soooooooooooooooooooo sorry that I have yet come and see you. I swear one of these days you will see my face in the crowd! :) How is it going? I really do often think about you guys so please know that! Maybe you should try and get your butt down here! Kimo's here had a band night about a month ago. I did not go so no ass chewing please. haha Try that out! Well take care and PLEASE keep in touch! Your first ALWAYS!!! :)
that pic with my brother in it was a picture from my mom's second marriage at the court house. I love my brother's expression, he looks like he is plotting to kill me!!!
haha...i didn't get a chance to look at the last two picture comments...and I don't care if you poke fun. I grew up with an older brother! I'm used to it, plus it's funny and makes me laugh. So how long have you been playing piano? And what made you want to start playing?
ahahaha...i just read all the other picture comments...the closest one would be the hawaii pic (with my aunt and cousin) or the john deer shirt pic... LOL
yeah, just waiting for the doc to go over my xrays, then he will call me back. I'm pretty sure it's nothing major. And yeah, I'm sure tomorrow will suck just as bad! I'm not sure if I will go into work, we'll see how it feels. i've been trying to ice for the last couple hours. I will keep you posted on how it turns out! Thanks!
