MusixMan81

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist - Alto, Background Singer, Piano, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocalist - Soprano, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist.

ABOUT

Born & raised in Washinton DC, here is where Antonio M. Jones was bitten by the music bug. His influences are too many to name, but he never limited himself to one genre. Antonio has touched everything from Jazz & R&B, to Country & Opera. As a child, music was around him constantly. The radio did not have a set station. His mother, a singer in her own right, exposed him to the world of music. Antonio states: "I used to confuse so many people with my well-rounded knowledge of music. My music collection looked nothing like that of a black male form the streets of Southeast DC. Especially one my age"

After a few moves he ended up in Savannah GA, here is where he was able to spread his wings and exercise his vocal skills. In 2002, at the Savannah Civic Center, he got the chance to sing on stage with one his favorite female singers, Kelly Price. This event gave him the push he needed to let his voice be heard. Antonio has sung at numerous events. In May 2009, Mr. Jones along with 3 other vocalists performed a benifit concert in Valdosta Ga to raised money for a group of Middle School Students' learning exploration to Ghana Africa. "He brought the house down! I've seen him twice before and his performance alone is worth more than the cost of admission" said one ticket holder. Today Antonio is still pursuing his dream of becoming a perfessional vocalist. Some have compared him to Luther Vandross, even a Black Pavarotti. He is "The Voice of Versatility"

Antonio M. Jones
(912)858-4433
MusixMan81 com

Screen name:: MusixMan81
Member since:: Jun 24 2009; Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:: Very Committed
Years playing music:: 15
Gigs played:: Over 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to gig:: 2-3 nights a week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Donny Hathaway (Biggest Influence)
Rahsaan Patterson
Ledisi
Al Jarreau
Anita Baker
Peabo Bryson
Chaka Khan
Sarah Vaughn
Jill Scott
Patti Labelle
Rachelle Ferrell
Gladys Knight
Anthony Hamilton
Rascal Flatts
Ella Fitzgerald
Luther Vandross
Oleta Adams
Jessye Norman (Opera)
Kelly Price
George Benson... JUST TO NAME A FEW lol