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Tony Low

"Not just another singer/songwriter"

About Me

Check out my latest video, "Winter of Black Ice" from the TIME ACROSS THE PAGE CD!And, check out the video for "Brave Michael" from the TIME ACROSS THE PAGE CD!


And order the CD from CD Baby by clicking on the cover below!



Tony Low, a founding member of New York’s renowned garage-psychedelic pop band The Cheepskates, has been writing and recording his songs since the early 1980’s. His songs definitely capture a timeless spirit which most everyone can relate to and each tune stands on its own.The Cheepskates recorded and released several acclaimed albums from 1984 through 1991. The band was included in the fourth edition of the Trouser Press Record Guide, where rock journalist Dave Sprague called their music “…a timeless pleasure.”In 2000, Tony’s first disc, Dandelion in the Year of the Rooster was released. The six-song EP featured songs about time travel, lost love, and hope. “This Country Needs a War,” Tony’s answer to the infamous school shootings of the day now seems oddly prophetic in the wake of the 9/11 tragedy.A second album, Sleight Of Hand, was released in 2002. Included were standouts such as “Girl,” “Rat Behind the Wall,” “Another Suit,” and “Rev” (which is also a featured tune on the International Pop Overthrow Vol. 5 compilation on Not Lame Records).Tony’s newest album, Time Across the Page, features twelve original tracks, including a remake of “Where Are You Now”, which was featured on The Cheepskates’ 1987 album, Remember. Time Across the Page is a sonic adventure through life’s searching for answers, not only for love, but also figuring out who you are and where you’re supposed to be.There’s something for just about everyone on this disc, from the jangle pop of “One Fine Day” and “Where Are You Now”, to the more delicate folk-rock of “Spirals” and “All is Coming” to the pop-grunge of “Not the Lucky Ones”. The listener will be immersed in the journey, ending off with the gorgeous “Brave Michael”, a personal hymn which Brian Wilson would be proud of!Time Across the Page definitely leaves Tony’s footprints in the sand of the pop music world. Take a listen and hear for yourself!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/18/2006
Band Website: myspace.com/tonylowmusic
Influences: Phil Ochs, Velvet Underground, The Beatles, Captain Beefheart, Frank Zappa, Tim Buckley, Rolling Stones, Jefferson Airplane, The Byrds, Joni Mitchell, CSNY, Buffalo Springfield, Country Joe & The Fish, Jeff Buckley, John Cale, Cat Stevens, The Blues Project, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Judy Collins, Brian Wilson, Poco, R.E.M., The Hollies, Donovan, Alex Chilton, 60's garage stuff, Stravinsky, The New Pornographers, Vetiver, Laura Nyro, dB's, Moody Blues, Quicksilver Messenger Service, Tim Hardin, Simon & Garfunkle, Dylan, The Beach Boys, Small Faces, Gene Clark, Moby Grape, Judee Sill, Nick Drake, The Hollies, The Residents, Gram Parsons, Lovin' Spoonful, Talking Heads, Lou Reed, Gordon Lightfoot, Flying Burrito Brothers, Fairport Convention, Big Star, Chris Bell, Burt Bacharach, Lee Hazelwood, Love, The Turtles, XTC, Fred Neil, Claude Debussy
Sounds Like: I have no idea. Dribs and drabs of all the above, I reckon.
Record Label: Lowtunes
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

TAP review: GaryPigGold.com

Deservedly never content to be the mere George Harrison at the back of the Cheepskates' garage, Tony Low continues expanding onward and outward throughout "Time Across The Page." Direct from the openi...
Posted by Tony Low on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:42:00 PST

TAP review: Twist and Shake Top 10 for 2007

..> Twist and Shake Beverly Paterson PO Box 6474 San Mateo Ca 94403 music writer for various publications, including The Lance Monthly (www.lancerecords.com), Amplifier, Rock Beat Internat...
Posted by Tony Low on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:39:00 PST

TAP review: The Powerpopalhoic 12/27/07

Thursday, December 27, 2007.. Begin .post --> Tony Low "Time Across The Page" Tony Low, a founding member of New York's renowned garage-psychedelic pop band The Cheepskates, has been writing and ...
Posted by Tony Low on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:34:00 PST

TAP review: Absolute Powerpop 1/12/08

Southern-fried power pop/jangle pop has a long and glorious tradition - from the dBs, R.E.M., The Windbreakers, Mitch Easter, et al, it's been a consistent source of quality music over the years. And ...
Posted by Tony Low on Sun, 13 Jan 2008 08:31:00 PST

TAP review- Twist and Shake

..> Twist and Shake Beverly Paterson PO Box 6474 San Mateo Ca 94403 music writer for various publications, including The Lance Monthly (www.lancerecords.com), Amplifier, Rock Beat Internat...
Posted by Tony Low on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:42:00 PST

TAP review- Independent Weekly (Raleigh, NC)

Tony LowTime Across the Page(Lowtunes) ..> ..>The Cheepskates are the kind of band that's known mostly by melodic rock historiansor, as they're known in euphemism-free zones, power pop geeks. Tony...
Posted by Tony Low on Thu, 25 Oct 2007 08:40:00 PST

TAP GoTriad review, 9/6/07

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Posted by Tony Low on Fri, 07 Sep 2007 04:29:00 PST

"Time Across the Page" release date: 8/07

Well, it's almost finally here.  My new album, Time Across the Page has been sent off to be mastered and duplicated.  The finished albums should be here by late August.  For those of yo...
Posted by Tony Low on Fri, 03 Aug 2007 08:12:00 PST

Progress report on new album

When I started recording Time Across the Page (the title of my new album) last October, I thought it would be ready by March of this year.  But as you know, these things take forever, especially ...
Posted by Tony Low on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 10:18:00 PST