TS and the country magic + Band in Zillmere, QLD

SEEKING

ABOUT

Spend a moment in time with Tony Spence and your head will be
spinning with what he has packed into his 12 years as a
Singer/Songwriter/Multi-Instrumentalist.
Growing up between Redcliffe and Caboolture,
a street kid at 13, by 15 years of age he had made a commitment to
himself - to make something of his life through his music and so
penning his
Lyrics from his latest composition, ‘Jealousy’, sums it up – “There’s no
way you’re gonna bring me strife, There’s no way you’re gonna kill my
pride”.
Tony’s self-produced CD, ‘Living on Victory’s Edge’, is testimony to his
talent, with three originals and four covers gracing the sleeve.
Easy-going and happy to share his private thoughts, Tony explains
how this CD represents achievement and success but has further plans
to tour the States and Australia – a realist,
Tony knows this is only possible with the help of my backers. “I want to
record at Sun Studio in Memphis Tennessee; my band is ‘TS and the
Country Magic’
but I imagine I will need to get to Memphis as a famous artist.”
Already with a following, Tony’s recent performance at the Urban
Country Music Festival saw fans travel from the States to hear him.
It was here that he performed his latest composition ‘Jealousy’ and
describes how the Festival scratch band provided awesome support
with his public debut of the song,
well received by the audience at the ‘Walk-up Stage’; this Festival also
awarded him first place in the Busking Competition People’s Choice,
(in 2011 he received third place),

situating himself in the same location as he has for the past five years,
near the Historical Village main gate.
While country is at the heart of his oeuvre, Tony is a man for all
seasons and can cut across musical genres
however his delivery at the Urban and Tamworth country music
festivals will essentially focus on originals with a country base.
Despite being self-taught, It doesn't hurt to have music in the genes
either - Tony’s father is a professional drummer, “Dad was the first
drummer of Keith Urban”,
and a believer in his son’s talent.
These days Tony and Dad converge to perform with Dad following son;
they will next appear together at Tamworth County Music Festival with
the band backing Tony.
Tony’s increasingly interesting stories, delivered with endearing
honesty, make for engaging conversation, however, he leaves the jaw-
dropping details to last.
“I actually died last year, I was doing a benifit gig at Caboolture and my heart
stopped; it’s my third heart attack but this one killed me.
Being brought back to life means you don’t take anything for granted;
I don’t drink anymore, and my focus is my music.
Before I get to the States I want to concentrate on expanding my
music in small country towns; it’s not something people usually think
about, they all head for the big city,
but small towns can be your toughest crowds,
your harshest critics and that’s what I am up for; the sincerity of bush
towns means you know you've really made it.“
With those words it’s clear whatever the future holds, Tony will still call
Australia home..
In the past i’ve performed at QYMA 2010, BYS’s fundraiser 2007, The Brisbane Entertainment Centre, CLA’s annual general meeting, espresso train cafè’s 10th birthday celebrations, Family week BBQ 2009/2012 ,City hall’s homeless connect, World Refugee Day, Prime Ministers Drug and Alcohol Awards, labour day March, st Patrick’s day March, the ACCAN Conference and Queensland Day Celebrations, Urban Caboolture Country Music festival,the Coca-Cola stage also appearing on the Telstra Stage, at the Cricket Club, the Red Cross and the Gospel Tent at Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Police commissioners Christmas carols 2005/2007 as well as apparentence on (ABC, channel 7, channel 9 and state-line).

Screen name:

tony8733

Member since:

Jul 22 2014

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Touring

Years together:

5

Gigs played:

10 to 50

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Age:

37 years

Influences

garth Brooks, Keith Urban, Slim Dusty, Johnny Cash, Troy Cassar-Daley, Greendays, Brad Praisley, Alan Jackson, Guns and Roses, Ben Harper, Eric Clapton, Neil Young, John Denver.

Members Of Band

Tony Spence - Lead vocals and guitarist

EQUIPMENT

Alvarez RD12CEGB (sami-acostic)

MUSIC