Franklin
- Orlando, FL
- Singing Guitarist
- 57 Verified Bookings
Fran L. said “He had great music selection, and people could actually listen to the music and still be able to hear and talk. We would hire him again!!!!”
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Toney Rocks is an ORIGINAL solo acoustic singer-songwriter performing Americana/blues/rock influenced music on guitars, ukulele, and piano. This IS NOT A COVER ACT.
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Price Range: Contact for rates
Gig Length: 60 - 180 minutes
Languages: English
Professional family friendly acoustic singer-songwriter music lending to the Americana, blues and folk genres written by the artist, Toney Rocks. Thinks a combination of the styles of Keb Mo', Jackson Browne and Richie Havens. Instruments used include numerous acoustic guitars, ukulele, and piano. Toney Rocks also shares the inspirations or stories behind certain songs to give audiences a more personal look into the music.
Toney Rocks is an ORIGINAL music artist and marquee talent. He does not EVER perform cover music.
“Listening to Toney Rocks is like driving down a long desert highway”. The Las Vegas Weekly named Toney Rocks as one of the top 10 Acts to Watch in 2017. With his new single, "Run to the Night", making waves around the country, Toney Rocks sits somewhere in the expanding galaxy of folk, country. blues and rock.
DRIFTING, is the latest album the singer-songwriter has been touring in support of since 2018. It features five songs performed by Rocks on acoustic guitar, ukulele and piano, recorded primarily in Las Vegas at The Tone Factory with producer Vinnie Castaldo. Kathy Forste, Music Director of KC Cafe Radio said, “Toney Rocks voice is cool and sweet, rocking and lyrical. His songs are thoughtful and hummable...”.
Toney Rocks also has a new music releases on the horizon. In a few weeks he will release a music video from a live recording session called, RED PLANET SESSION, that was performed with his band The Rejects. This session features two songs from the DRIFTING album, "Not Gonna Run" and the titled song "Drifting", as well as a new unreleased song, "Goodbye". This session will be available as an EP as well, which will lead into a studio album slated to be recorded winter 2020 in Albuquerque, NM with famed engineers Kenny Riley and Jon Gilbert.
Toney Rocks has a successful growing track record as a hard ticket selling artist in theater style venues around the country. He has supported artists such as Robben Ford, Corey Harris, Jarekus Singleton and Freekbass in addition to his own headlining concerts around the U.S.
Sound Requirements:
Professional PA system suitable and powerful enough for venue
Mixing Board or Powered Mixer with at least 8 Channels featuring 4 band EQ, Pad, and Reverb
4x Channels on mixing board for instruments and vocals
2x Floor Monitors
2x Professional Vocal Microphones (Shure 58)
Staging:
Cleared staging area of at least 10'x12'
Music From Toney Rocks recorded releases and classic covers including:
Little Wing - Jimi Hendrix
Knocking on Heavens Door - Bob Dylan
Along the Watch Tower - Bob Dylan
Mr. Bojangles - Jerry Jeff Walker
The Weight - The Band
Working Man Blues - Merle Haggard
Statesboro Blues - Blind Willie McTell/Allman Brothers
Keb Mo
Jackson Browne
Richie Havens
Robert Cray
James Taylor
Darius Rucker
Professional Acoustic Piano Tuned & Performance ready
Catering/Meal Provided for crew of 3 (No Pork, Beef or Poultry)
Bottle Water (Room Temperature)
Private Green Room/Dressing Room
Fran L. said “He had great music selection, and people could actually listen to the music and still be able to hear and talk. We would hire him again!!!!”
Laura H. said “They were on time, they took many requests, and their music was fantastic. We will hire Jonathan and his band again!”
Michael T. said “Besides being a fantastic singer and musician, Austin related well to the audience and captivated all. We went into this event hoping our guests would…”
Johny R. said “Stefan took on a tough job singing for my friend at her birthday trail ride. He could not have handled the challenges any better and the music was great.”