Started playing drums at the early age of 3 back in Richmond Hill, Queens NYC! I've come quite a long way from then. My professional career began at the young age of 16. Played every club in NY area. My fondest memories are the nights I played for countless singer songwriters at the famed "Bitter End". Also playing at the infamous "CBGB's" was outstanding. Perhaps the best sounding room NYC ever had. Growing up in NYC gave me the opportunity to play all styles of music. Rock, Funk, Jazz, and pop music. My career then expanded from the clubs to the studio scene. I also enjoyed the programming aspect of drumming. Did quite a lot of programming and live playing on many jingles and TV sessions. As the session scene changed in NYC, I took to the road. Traveled with 3 girl Pop group Sweet Sensation (Love Child,If Wishes Came True, 1 for 3 weeks!). We toured everywhere...twice! That gig then landed me to Top "Freestyle Artist" Stevie B.(Postman Song, In Your Eyes...). This gig demanded that I move to LA. That was Awesome! I stayed there for 2 years and had a blast. Worked with many famed producers and writers, my Fav of all was Diane Warren! She is one amazing person. Writes good songs too! lol. My time in LA ended and I set back home for NYC where upon arriving home. I was re-introduced to my grammer school sweetheart! We have now been married for 14 Glourious years! God is Good. Well, ever finding my way, We moved to Nashville,TN some 10 years ago. Very different from NYC. BUT the best place in the world for me to live. The recording scene is vibrant, the players are amazing. At this point I continue to play drums for many Artists and writers here in Nashville and all over the world. I'm also Producing many new bands and artists! Here's a short List:
Ayeshia Woods
Aja
Amy Grant
BJ Thomas
Bobby Caldwell
John Pizzarelli
Songs From The Neighborhood/a Tribute to Mr. Rogers! (This Won A Grammy!)
Discrete Drums _ Heavy Mental Drum Library (My Own Sample Library!)
Bruce Springsteen & Joe Grushecky (Bruce and Joe are old friends we redid "Code Of Silence"!)
Paul Taylor (Winger)
Rod Morgenstein ( Winger/Dixie Dregs)
Alex M (Laguna Beach)
Nicole Mullen
Avalon
Dean Samms
Kaci Brown
Britt Nicole
Rebecca ST. James
The Katina's
Demon Kogure (Japanese Heavy Metal Singer)
Movie-"Chronicles of Narnia"
Movie- "Just Married" (Beautiful)
Dominick Chianese (Uncle Junior on the "Sopranos)
Rachel Farris
Jennifer Paige
Cherie Adams ( Formerly of "Avalon") Producer & Drums
Van Zant
Plus many demos and jingles and some "bumper music for Regis & Kelly. Is that evn on anymore? Anyway, Would love to work with and for you on your project.
Blessings
Tony
