On Tony and his Music

"People tell me my music is "Americana"...I'm not really sure I could give the official definition of "Americana" as a genre, but if they mean heartfelt song-writing with catchy melodies that people can relate to, then I think it's pretty accurate" Tony DeSimone, says when asked to answer the age-old question "Well what kind of music is it?"

Take a listen to some of the songs and you’ll see why. From “Two Steps Back to You”  to “Mississippi (Burning)”, a song about the American Civil Rights movement to the very catchy “Going to California”  to the emotionally powerful “Blue” every song tells a story with beguiling melodies and powerful vocals. The depth of his songs can be truly appreciated with a single acoustic guitar or with the backing of a full band.

DeSimone tells of how he first got involved in music “I started playing drums as a young kid and I actually have a degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University as a percussionist. I was pretty good. Played around Philly for quite a while, but making a living from gig to gig was tough. I experimented with some original projects had a pretty good thing going, but eventually I gave it all up…” that was 12 years ago. The defining moment came on New Years Eve 2009, at the North Star bar, watching the DADA concert, when something rekindled the spark in this musician. “I don’t know what it was. I had been out of my marriage for a year or so, and was working hard at the day job, but just kind of floating emotionally. But the energy that night was unreal and I swore to myself I was gonna give the music career another try”. The very next day, the guitar and recording equipment were purchased, and he was back at it, as if the music had been just waiting for his return.

Staying Connected with Tony

 Although currently spending time recording full band production versions of his songs for his next CD, Tony is still playing the local Philadelphia scene. To receive electronic updates on his shows and recordings find him on Facebook or just send him an email at tony@tonyDmusic.com.