Tony Rivera

About

Life-long Flamenco artist Tony Rivera has studied under the tutelage of guitar legends Dennis Koster, Emilio Prados, Mario Escudero and Juan Orozco, Rivera is a graduate of both the American Institute of Guitar and the Juan Orozco School of Flamenco Guitar. Rivera has cultivated his own style of music, Flamenco Blues, combining the best of New Orleans and Chicago Blues with the bold flavor of Flamenco guitar playing, re-creating classic rock songs, as well as original compositions, infusing each piece with its own Flamenco Blues style, stirring intense emotions in its audiences.
Performance venues have included the Pentagon and Newark Cathedral; the Knitting Factory, Tobacco Road, and the Cutting Room in New York City; 91 Main, Colleen’s, and Ramapo Valley Brewery in New York; and Bourbon Street, CrossRoads, and Hansel’s in New Jersey. Have performed on behalf of Guitars for Life, NJ Transit, and such charities as the Red Cross and Toys for Tots. Performed with such nationally known musicians as Billy Bang (legendary fiddle player), Willy Calhoun (Living Colour), Vassar Clements Band, Tom Chapin, Stanley Jordan, Buddy Miles, and Michael Powers.

Influences

Sabacias
Carlos Montoya
Paco de Lucia
Paco Pena
Gypsy Kings
Grateful Dead
Jimi Hendrix
Neil Young
Led Zeppelin

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 180 minutes

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Stage & setup requirements dependent upon individual event needs.

Additional Notes:
A well respected solo guitarist, Rivera also performs with a group of 3 - 7 fellow musicians. As a soloist, Rivera can provide sound for smaller, more intimate venues. For larger venues and audiences, a sound system with sound guy equipped with direct boxes (DI) would be needed. Any other staging or visual effects to be provided by event host. For large and small gigs, an armless chair or stool should be provided.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Flamenco
Alegrias
Soleares
Malaguena
Bulerias
Farruca
Recuerdos de la Alhambre

Originals
And The Band Played
Each And Every Day
How Sweet It Is To Love You
Mighty Sweet Wine
Out Law
Persian Eyes
Sleep Angel
Someday
Till I Loved You
To War
Dagistino
What Can Be Done

Original Children's Songs
Run Run India
ABC Blues

Covers
American Girl
Big Boss Man
Blowing in the Wind
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain
Bring It On Home
Brown Eyed Girl
Crazy Momma
Franklin’s Tower
Freedom
Friend of the Devil
Fulsom Prison
Going To California
Going Under The Road Feeling Bad
Hey Joe
The Hobo Song
Hotel California
I Hear You Knocking
Iko Iko
I Know You Rider
I Saw Her Standing There
Into The Mystic
Its All Over Now Baby Blue
It Hurts Me Too
Johnny B. Good
Knocking on Heaven’s Door
La Bamba
Led Zepplin Tribute (composed by Tony Rivera)
Life by the Drop
Little Wing
Me and Bobby McGee
Not Fade Away
Oya Como Va
Positively 4th Street
Stormy Monday
Sympathy for the Devil
The Harder They Come
That's Alright Mama
Twist and Shout
US Blues
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Whiskey River
Woman are Smarter

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

08-20-2010 — Fratello's; Warwick, NY
07-31-2010 — Fratello's; Warwick, NY
07-30-2010 — The BBQ Grill; Garfield, NJ
04-24-2010 — Private Fund Raising Event; NJ
02-13-2010 — Cool Beans; Oradell, NJ
01-30-2010 — Cool Beans; Oradell, NJ
08-15-2009 — Bergen County 4H & Master Gardener Fair; Van Saun Park, Paramus, NJ
07-19-2009 — Concert in the Park, SugarLoaf, NY

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