Album Notes

TONY DENIKOS Contact: TONY@TONYDE.COM, www.tonyde.com "Tony is a tunesmith in the best sense of the word"!! -The Washington Post. "His songs have established Tony as one of the regions very finest performing songwriters"!! -East County Times Tony Denikos, formerly known as Tony De, the Roots Rock'n, Country Blues'n, Power Folk'n, performing songwriter has been writing and recording some of the most refreshingly "down home" and "radio friendly" music, since the likes of the legendary groups "The Band" and "Creedence Clearwater Revival". Tony uses eclectic, back beat rhythms to propel irresistibly contagious melodies and lyrical wit, ensnaring anyone with a love of great, great songwriting as a fan for life! Tony has just completed his second recording "Times Tells Tales".( His first, "Naked and Smiling", is available here at CD Baby too!!) "Time Tells Tales" is a collection of twelve masterfully crafted and distinctive tunes exploring the entire spectrum of americana music. Stylistically the album reflects influences from John Fogerty, Little Feat, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen, Waylon Jennings and Steve Earle showcasing Tony's earthy and unique musical voice throughout. Tony has performed and recorded with the east coast regions finest performing songwriters such as Scott and Jen Smith of "Naked Blue", and Mary Byrd Brown as well as with legendary musicians Timm Biery ( Danny Gatton Band & Nils Lofgren), and "Crack the Sky" guitarist Bobby Hird, all of which appear on this record. Be careful with this stuff! Once you hear it, you're hooked!