Tony Allotta writes, sings and plays acoustic songs born of his own solid roots. Real. Good. Life. This is Tony and it is also his music; hardcore folksy Americana, straight-from-the-heart and the mind, with bright, current themes. Music is not a new passion for him. He grew up in a home with parents immersing the family in a great variety of music; his dad played guitar from the day he was born. This thirty-six year old singer songwriter is a family man from San Antonio, Texas. Much of his current lyrical content is inspired by his own family – his wife and three beautiful daughters. Tony learned the guitar young and has picked it up again and exploded in a flurry of song writing heard recently by crowds at local venues. A growing internet fan-base and charts have taken notice in a positive way. Aside from his dad, Tony’s had numerous musical influences, some obvious, others not so much. The earlier, older lot includes legends such as Neil Diamond, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, and the Beatles. More recent on the music scene include Ray LaMontagne, Mason Jennings, Jack Johnson. When Tony performs the occasional cover, it is most likely a tune you know from one of these greats. Although the casual listener might think “This guy is good, he should make it as a top singer”, it is much deeper than that with Tony. While his clear-toned, poetic voice laid onto solid guitar chords is quite enjoyable listening, this songwriter is a man with a potent message. The talent you hear on the surface is wrapped in his thoughts and emotions about the rewards of life lived right, who you love and how you treat that stranger. (Put him in a biker bar to sing his original ‘John Wood’ – there won’t be a dry bandana in the house!). The spring from which this message comes is Tony’s good life thus far and his hopes and dreams for the future.
Visit his website at: http://tonyallotta.com
