| Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase | Tony Denikos |
Tony Denikos, (pronounced "
Dee-nye-kes"), writes, records and performs some of the most
refreshingly down-home Americana music in the Baltimore/Washington
region. A native of Laurel, MD, he has been influenced by artists
such as John Fogerty, Lowell George, John Prine, Graham Parker and
Richard Thompson.
In 2000, Tony released his debut CD "Naked and Smiling", a collection
of songs written between 1979 and 1996, these tunes established Tony as
one of the regions finest songwriters. This CD is a creative statement
containing bluesy overtures reminiscent of the artists of the late
nineteen-forties to songs with lively, eclectic rhythms and messages
that lift the spirit.
His second CD, "Time Tells Tales", was released in the Fall of 2003.
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. The
CD combines roots rock'n, country blues'n and eclectic rhythms as well
as powerfully written ballads that stop you in your tracks and make you
feel, think and dream.
Tony has just released his third recording "Already Gone". It's
charted at #2 on the Euro Americana Chart and at #15 on the Freeform
American Roots chart. It's a compilation of 11 distinctive tunes,
that explore the entire spectrum of Americana music. This CD is full of
cutting lyrical wit, breathtakingly personal storytelling and foot
stomping backbeats. There are stories here that everyone can relate to
about love, working class attitudes, hope, regret, forgotten patriots
and unwitting heroes. Fans of roots guitar and fine musicianship
will appreciate the world class cast of players, including:
drummer Timm Beiry (Nils Lofgren, Danny Gatton); bassists Dave Roe
(Johnny Cash, Dwight Yoakam) and Dave Jacques (John Prine, Emmylou
Harris); keyboardist Phil Madeira (Emmylou Harris); and, guitarists
Gantt Kushner and Warner E. Hodges (Jason and the Scorchers).
Today you can catch Tony performing his songs at venues throughout the
Baltimore/Washington region with a band of incredible musicians
presenting to the listening world a writing style uniquely his
own. His songs will stay with you long after the lights fade to
black....
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