TYRONE MARQUIS SMITH AKA TESTY ON VOCALS AND KEYBOARDS, TOUR BAND UNDER KUNSTRUCTION; ALSO JUNNIE MCDONNELL ON DRUM'S AND WODDY NORTON ON GUITAR.
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ERIC CLAPTON, ROBERT RANDOLPH,JAY-Z AND THAT WHOLE ROC-A-FELLA MOVEMENT,SHAKESPHEREBLAK, DAVID SANBORN, JOHNNY FLOYD SMITH, EDDIE FISHER, AND EARL KLUGH!!!!!
Hails from East.St.Louis Ill and is the son of Johnnie Floyd Smith the legendary sax man from St.Louis who played with Miles Davis and Dizzy Gilliespie. Tyrone has been the opening act for Boney James, Pieces of A Dream, Aaron Neville,Regina Belle and many more. A keyboardist and a drummer who now resides in Norfolk Va. After the success of his freshman new-wave jazz cd called "THE 5TH SEAL" he is all set to release the follow-up cd called "UNBOSSED and UNBOUGHT". He has transformed into a front man, as well as vocalist; Tyrone is a babyboomer, thats why when you go to his live concerts you may hear some KANSAS, TOTO, OR ASIA type movements and licks; Or soulful KANYE WEST type grooves {THEY ARE BOTH FROM THE MIDWEST}. Never-the-less from the pool table to the kitchin floor Testy's music is always cohesive to the heartbeat of a warm blooded women. Hear ye him as he breaks the rules, and usher in this neo-soul, new-wave jazz. BE PEACE!!!!!!!
Happy Holidays to you. Be well. I've read that the holidays can be very depressing to some. If you know someone like that, share this with them :)
1 of the most effective "natural cures" ever documented (really) 4 depression...
Have them stand in front of a mirror...smile...bigger...no, even bigger...that's it...an honest to goodness ear 2 ear smile! Look at you...standing there...strong...powerful...nothing is impossible for you...no limitations...you are the earth...you are the sky...and they are you...now, laugh...bigger...one of those gut bursting, side hurting, deep belly laughs...that's it. :)
Sometimes when i look around, all i see is misery, despair, frustration and pain...
Then, i close my eyes, take a couple deep breaths, RELAX...And ask myself, "WHAT IF all I saw was what I WANTED TO SEE?" Then, I open my eyes. I see the sun, I see the blue sky, I see my girls smiling back at me, I see life...
And then, lo and behold, I see nothing but OPPORTUNITY...
Thanks for reading. And if you enjoy these little sayings I send out, take a look at my site, http://TankJones.com and take a look at my blogs. You can also see a lot of pics of events I've done, music I've made and learn about my foundation.
We had a great interview w/ 'Elliott Yamin' (RVA) of "American Idol' this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
We had a great interview w/ 'Bruce Hornsby' at 'The National' (RVA) this month ... You can check out our entire interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN THE SUBJECT LINE OF YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Thank You.
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We just had a great interview w/ 'ZOSO' - Led Zeppelin Tribute Band at 'The National' (RVA) on 10/16/09 ... You can check out our entire audio interview at: www.richmondmusicforum.com
Hey Tyrone! Thanks for the Bday shout.. I dont get on myspace much cause I be on facebook now. Im going to put some of your music on my myspace and facebook pages...love the songs fam!!
Greetings King, I really appreciate you stopping by with your warm sentiments. I'm touched. And I'm glad to see a brother from my neck of the woods continuing in his legacy of musical greatness. Do stay in touch. Camille
Had a thought while driving home and I wanted to share it. Hope you don’t mind…
When we truly let go of past hurts, hang-ups and disappointments and choose to live in the moment, in the now, in the PRESENT, life truly can be a GIFT.
Hope you liked this one. :)
Also, if you like these, shoot me comments letting me know, join me on my Facebook page and when I send you a link to my website once it gets finished next week, be sure to go it and sign up and I’ll send these to you there as well. Take care
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