After touring the college circuit with the band E.L.B. and recording two original albums, Tonya continued her artistry into video production and jingle writing.  She penned jingles for companies such as RRE and Saturn and helped to produce corporate and broadcast videos for corporations such as Aromatique, Riceland Foods, Dassault Falcon Jet, ConAgra Foods, Glynda Turley Prints, and many others. 

Upon moving to Nashville to pursue her love of songwriting, she began to have some  early successes, performing at the historic Bluebird Cafe and earning a free studio session from a song pitch contest through NSAI.  At the same time, she found herself working in the sports video world, doing free-lance with a number of sports video groups including Jefferson Pilot Sports, ESPN, ABC Sports and The Nashville Predators.  She also did other jobs in the pharmaceutical industry while she continued to pursue her love of music.  She was busy, but her life became busier when she met her husband, got married, and started a family.  

One day while encouraging one of her kids to follow his dreams, she realized that she had allowed life to get in the way of her own.  So, wanting to set an example for her son and having a wealth of life experiences, she began to write.  A recommendation by a friend led her to the doorstep of the renowned Ocean Way Studio, located on Nashville’s legendary Music Row.  The end result is a collection of 10 original songs for her new album called “Doghouse.”  It is a well-crafted, and beautifully performed debut.  

This album helps the listener reflect on everyday living as well as encounter the varied stories of love.  The listener quickly finds the fun of being sent to "The Doghouse," enjoys a few "Whiskey Wishes" and understands the relational problems with "Texting" and facing "Temptation."      

She enlisted the help of the incredible talents of  veteran Nashville studio musicians including:  Jeff King, Jerry McPherson, Mark Hill, Tommy Harden, Steve Brewster, Mike Johnson, Dan Dugmore, Jason "JW" Webb, Pat McGrath and vocalist Russell Terrell.    With the skillful engineering and mixing of Matt McClure and assistant Adam Taylor, Tonya's album helps the listener travel on a journey down an inspired musical road.   Tonya's jazzy yet soulful voice is an amazing gift which embodies the sense of realness only found in someone who truly lives their life through their art.  

Tonya delights in sharing her gift of music almost as much as she enjoys telling her story of creative triumph.  She relishes sharing her inspiration with other people who may have given up on their own dreams.  Tonya is living proof that you should never give up.  


Holly Gentry, an Atlanta based singer/songwriter, is thrilled to release her debut album, So Much More. 

Drawing on her South Georgia roots, Holly's music is tinged with country, blues and southern rock. This musical foundation stems from years of listening to an amalgamation of artists that only the Deep South provides.
 
Her strongest influences are her mentor Rhetta Butler, Pat Benatar, Stevie Nicks, Rory Bloch, Deana Carter, Brandi Carlile, The Eagles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and the majority of female country singers who rose to fame in the 90's. 

The songs recorded on So Much More reflect personal stories and recollections, which surfaced through Holly's transition from young woman, to professional, wife and mother.

Matthew Finck formed his remarkable jazz/funk ensemble Fat Mink in 2005. With the group’s drummer Mike Nappi’s and electric bassist Dave Livolsi’s inspired creativity locking down the intensely rhythmic groove, Fat Mink explores four of the group’s most popular pieces along with three new works written for this date – all of them from the endlessly fertile depths of Matthew’s compositional talents.  Adding to the delightful brew is the participation on three tracks by Matthew’s longtime collaborator, tenor saxophonist Jonathan Ball.
“The compositions and solos pay homage to the guitarists/bands I've been inspired by throughout my life – Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Robben Ford, Jimmy Page, John Scofield, Wayne Krantz, Pat Metheny – there are simply too many to name…  but these compositions reflect the many influences I've had and the effect they've had on my playing and my music.”

Melissa is a freelance pianist and artist based in Birmingham and is Co-Founder and Artistic Director at Room Art. Melissa’s performance and artistic interests reflect the diversity of her education and experiences, particularly in the exchange of culture and artistic collaborations. Following scholarships to study in both the Liszt Academy in Weimer and in Budapest, Melissa returned to Birmingham to engage in the artistic endeavors of the city, performing as recitalist whilst working for Birmingham Opera Company, Birmingham Royal Ballet, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, DanceXchange, Elmhurst Ballet School and The Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Melissa also runs an Art Gallery and Music Venue, which explores new works and collaborations. Most recently Melissa composed and premiered the interrelated arts work “Incidental” at Warwick Arts Centre and is currently in collaboration with DJ’s EIF for their new EP and with Vanhulle Dance Theatre working on a new piece “Storm”.

Melissa has her own equipment included in the fee which includes a top quality professional stage piano with amplification if required, all recently PAT tested. Melissa is happy to play on pianos already at the venue if they are suitable or if you would prefer to rent a beautiful grand piano or upright piano for the ultimate authentic sound, this can be arranged. Please feel free to be in touch to discuss hire options and fees.

Melissa often works with singers and instrumentalists. If you are looking for piano and singer, piano and violin, piano and electronics etc etc etc. please feel free to be in touch to discuss possibilities for your occasion.

David Kaye’s lyricism gravitates towards the dismal and comfortless elements of what it is to be, towards stormy seas and dark woods, laying bare regret and longing and shame and fear in all their human nakedness, the chartered yet unanswered. Not one word is halfhazardly incorporated. But lyrics only reflect the story a composition is already telling - music speaks and the attentive listener has only to pen the words as they can voicelessly be heard.

And the music is compact - decisive beats, beautiful melodies - it’s a force driving forward with incredible intent, fuelled by the moments intensity. Rooted in soul and folk, it’s rock with any and every element that completes it.

With an unfailing attention to detail, lyrically and musically, David Kaye and the Weaponry are sure to make a long lasting impression on any listener.

David Kaye - vocals, guitars, claviature
Inspirations: Leonard Cohen; Jeff Buckley; Sting; Avishai Cohen; Stevie Wonder; Alison Krauss & Union Station; Ray Lamontagne; Lana Del Ray; Jan Johanson; Benny Andersson; James Blake; Tower of Power; Earth, Wind and Fire; Erykah Badu; Ernest Hemmingway; Doris Lessing; Vilhelm Moberg; Salman Rushdie; Fink; Bruce Springsteen; Dave Matthews Band

The Weaponry

Patrik Tammelin - guitars, backing vocals
Inspirations: Pat Metheny; Steve Vai; Tommy Emmanuel; Joe Bonamassa; Kal El; Loney Dear; Gilad Hekselman; Joey Landreth

Robin Fransson - bass, backing vocals
Inspirations: Jaco Pastorius; Ray Brown; Nils Henning Ørsted Pedersen

Peter Lange - drums
Inspirations: Dave Weckl; Brad Wilk; Dave Grohl; Chris Coleman; Aaron Spears; Jojo Mayer; Carter Beauford

Biography
Bill Curreri is a 21st century renaissance man. After successful careers in advertising and academia, Bill returns to his unfiltered roots—music, family, friends and the echoes of the golden age of rock.

With lyrics that reflect the chords of his life, Bill produces an album of remarkable emotional clarity, a reflection on the journey we call life and the lessons learned along the way.

The result is Long Time Gone. Give a listen to Bill Curreri’s debut album and tell him what you think.

CD INSIGHT SAYS:

Bill Curreri releases ‘Long Time Gone’
By Joe Ross November 30, 2012
"Long Time Gone, the debut album from singer-songwriter Bill Curreri celebrates American music and the chords of American life. An album of remarkable emotional clarity, Curreri’s blends personal experiences and poetic lyrics together to create a set about life and lessons learned along the way.
Drawing from his myriad of musical influences, Curreri presents the listener with an organic soundscape. Each track is familiar yet has it’s own purpose, crafted with soaring harmonies, layers of guitar, and a haunting B3 organ under Curreri’s ‘front and center’ vocals.
An impressive group of world-class musicians came together for the, Long Time Gone session. Co-produced by Grammy Award Winning drummer: Sammy Merendino (Michael Jackson, Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Foreigner, ZiggyMarley and Pat Methany), former Bob Dylan fiddler/guitarist David Mansfield, a Grammy Award Winner in his own right, is also on the date. Mansfield’s impressive CV includes three albums with Dylan, work on the ‘Rolling Thunder Review’, and as a founding member of ‘Bruce Hornsby And The Range,’ his work on The Way It Is helped earn the record an RIAA platinum album. Mansfield has also received Gold certificates for 2 more Dylan CDs – Desire and Hard Rain.
Rounding out the esembele are John Putnam on guitars (Madonna, Cher, David Johansen, Jimmy Cliff, John Denver and J. Geils), Chris Palmaro on keyboards (Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Sting, James Taylor, Jeff Beck, Joan Osbourne), and Co-producer/Bassist Roger Fife (Cyndi Lauper, Antony and the Johnsons, The Infadels, Fat Boy Slim, Tricky, Jagz Kooner, Desmond Dekker, Fischer Z and Ruby Blue).
Each song on Long Time Gone tells another story, about life, love, and loss, but also about stories about dedication, selflessness, friendship, and the randomness of the world. Curreri commented: “I think growing up
in Greenwich Village, with its historical roots and socially conscious activities has inspired me to write and play this music. It’s all about the music.”

Guitarist, vocalist, composer, producer based out of Roanoke, Virginia and Oberlin, Ohio

In Los Angeles, everyone is dreaming of something. It’s a city based around the idea of casting your hopes as high as they’ll go, of shooting for the moon and knowing it’s entirely possible for you to get there. This is the sensibility that traces through Los Angelics and their impassioned songs, which take a modern spin on electro-clash fused with indie pop melodies and rock and roll attitude. “Our band name is an homage to the city,” singer Sara Coda explains. “Everyone here is on a mission, and everyone here is good at inspiring each other and holding each other accountable for their goals. The idea of pursuing dreams for the sake of it is what brought all of us together.”

Los Angelics began almost accidentally in the summer of 2012 when Coda enlisted in a songwriting class at UCLA. She was randomly paired with with Joz Ramirez and the duo immediately connected. They ended up writing throughout the summer, inspired by the song that emerged from their initial partnership. “Joz is just really good at music,” Coda says. “ And we found that our writing complimented each other.  He gets rhythm in a way that most people don’t,  while lyrics come easy for me.  So it was a natural balance.” 

Ramirez adds, “It was just easy. She was open to new ideas. I had just come out of a band I wasn’t very excited about and I didn’t want to repeat that.  This band was started from the ground up, with members whose personalities complimented each other.”

They recruited Pat Campo to help round out Los Angelics’ dance-infused songs, and collectively worked the songs to become more boisterous and invigorated. Since performing their first live show at the House of Blues Foundation Room in April of 2014, they have since played over 50 shows around Los Angeles at venues like the Silverlake Lounge and Maui Sugar Mill Saloon. The live show has punched up the music’s party quality even further. The songs are equal parts serious and fun, striking a compelling balance between sincere, sometimes dark lyrical expression and buoyant, punchy instrumentation. 

 
The band’s debut EP, Land of the Brave and Dangerous, captures these emotions in its five tracks. The EP, produced by Ramirez with Matt Wallace (Deftones, Train, Sugarcult) providing additional production and mixing, features songs forged over the past two years, revealing a distinct evolution in their style. “We were much more progressive with the production when we started.”, says Pat Campo. “We have simplified things since then. It seems counterintuitive, but less became so much more sonically.“

“Mexico”, a propulsive electro-rock number with an immediate sing-a-along chorus, captures the massive energy of their live show. “Dangerous” encompasses Los Angelics’ overall aesthetic, grappling with the idea of taking your fate into your own hands and following your dreams. “With this EP, the common thread is designing for yourself a life that you want to live,” says Coda,“A life that’s worthy of you, whatever it may be. It’s about owning your life and becoming the person you want to be.”

The band, who are currently writing songs for a full-length album, have a simple dream for the music – that it connects with the listener is some way. The bi-polarity of their songs, balancing high intensity energy with moody, biting lyrics, encourage that connection, and reflect the idea of following your dreams to their culmination.

“I want this EP to move people. Whether it’s feet on the dance floor, vocal chords in the in the shower, or a step toward creating something of their own.” Coda says. “As far as specific messages, that’s up to the listener. We’re not here to tell anyone what to think or how to live their life.”

Formed in November 2008 and based in Kent in the UK, DaylightSaving is a songwriting duo with a sound that combines elements of jazz, pop, folk and Latin and features soft acoustic guitar, folksy vocals, flute, penny whistle and melodica.

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