Growing up with no computer, cell phone, Ipod or even a television, is just not that common anymore, anywhere, but for Tony Balbinot, bandleader and singer/songwriter, guitarist for the Cadillac Angels, that’s exactly how it was. Born in a small, rural farm town in Illinois, in a house without even a television, only a radio and an old record player, Tony’s connection to the big music world was limited to WLS Radio out of Chicago and used 45 rpm records from a jukebox in a diner where his single mother was a waitress.  Musical influences varied widely from Johnny Horton to Jimmy Reed, and when his small family packed up and moved to California the spectrum widened and bloomed.  With Tony’s growing interest in electric guitar, Link Wray, Dick Dale, BB King, and John Fogerty began to heat up his second hand stereo and his fingers.

Midwestern roots combined with a western migration spawned the guitar driven  musical and songwriting style that makes the Cadillac Angels music so special. Now, with over a million miles of touring, and over ten full length original CDs, the band has toured most of the USA and over seven countries in Great Britain and Western Europe. Their first recordings won them “Best Roots Demo” at Austin’s prestigious South by Southwest Music Conference, and their songs have been featured in major full length films as well as commercials.

The Gretsch Guitar Company recognized Tony’s talents and awarded him an artists endorsement. He was invited to perform at Gretsch’s 125th year anniversary celebration, where he shared the stage with legends, Dick Dale, Billy Gibbons, and Jimmie Vaughn.  Tony’s picture now hangs in the Gretsch Hall of Fame in Scottsdale, AZ right between Chet Atkins and Brian Jones. Not bad for a country boy from Illinois!

The Cadillac Angels have never caved to musical fads or commercial pressure. They have elected to remain a trio, feeling that the honest sound of one electric guitar, bass and basic drums best suits the integrity of their style…a style born out of the American heartland, traveling the world, yet still their music rings true Rock and Roll…American music.

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Growing up with no computer, cell phone, Ipod or even a television, is just not that common anymore, anywhere, but for Tony Balbinot, bandleader and singer/songwriter, guitarist for the Cadillac Angels, that’s exactly how it was. Born in a small, rural farm town in Illinois, in a house without even a television, only a radio and an old record player, Tony’s connection to the big music world was limited to WLS Radio out of Chicago and used 45 rpm records from a jukebox in a diner where his single mother was a waitress.  Musical influences varied widely from Johnny Horton to Jimmy Reed, and when his small family packed up and moved to California the spectrum widened and bloomed.  With Tony’s growing interest in electric guitar, Link Wray, Dick Dale, BB King, and John Fogerty began to heat up his second hand stereo and his fingers.

Midwestern roots combined with a western migration spawned the guitar driven  musical and songwriting style that makes the Cadillac Angels music so special. Now, with over a million miles of touring, and over ten full length original CDs, the band has toured most of the USA and over seven countries in Great Britain and Western Europe. Their first recordings won them “Best Roots Demo” at Austin’s prestigious South by Southwest Music Conference, and their songs have been featured in major full length films as well as commercials.

The Gretsch Guitar Company recognized Tony’s talents and awarded him an artists endorsement. He was invited to perform at Gretsch’s 125th year anniversary celebration, where he shared the stage with legends, Dick Dale, Billy Gibbons, and Jimmie Vaughn.  Tony’s picture now hangs in the Gretsch Hall of Fame in Scottsdale, AZ right between Chet Atkins and Brian Jones. Not bad for a country boy from Illinois!

The Cadillac Angels have never caved to musical fads or commercial pressure. They have elected to remain a trio, feeling that the honest sound of one electric guitar, bass and basic drums best suits the integrity of their style…a style born out of the American heartland, traveling the world, yet still their music rings true Rock and Roll…American music.

http://www.cadillacangels.com/home.html

Vocals, Acoustic Guitar

~ Bio: Emily (vocals, guitar) grew up with wide open spaces in Big Sky Country. She landed in Sedona, AZ in 2011 after traveling the world over looking for a place that felt like home. Her musical endeavors began with singing around campfires during the early years, and later expanded to include studying at Berklee College of Music and performing live at open mikes, festivals, and venues across Northern Arizona. She draws inspiration from the red rocks, mountains, creeks, and beauty all around her.

Trap Set, Cajon, Bongo Cajon, Djembe, Bongos, Congas (Percussion)

~ Bio: Originally from California, Mynzah moved to Arizona in 2011 after a spiritual awakening in 2008 and within days began playing percussion after attending his first drum circle at the Oak Creek Brewery, in Sedona.  The next day he purchased his first drum and began his drumming journey. On December 11th, 2016, Mynzah was recorded professionally for the first time with the band Lucky Lenny on the track “Crazy“, for their debut album, “Going Home“, released February 10th, 2017.  Follow the link to take a listen to the track and the album.  Mynzah continues to grow as a drummer with the intention of adding a trap set to the growing percussion assembly.

~ Musical influences: Hank Williams Sr., Bob Marley, Jimi Hendrix, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, TOOL, Motley Crue, ACDC, Black Sabbath, Alice In Chains, Nine Inch Nails, Nirvana, Metallica, A Perfect Circle, Ronnie James Dio, Rhythm Keepers, Valerie Bhat and Randy Kiunke of Voodoo Julia, Stephen Herrington of Full Belly, Chris Beers of Gumbo le Funque, the Aristocats Band, Amitahba, Acoustic Star Blend, Super Funk, Lucky Lenny, Heartwood, Acoustic Star Blend, Mystic Harvest, Sugarman, Blue Moon Trio, the Unofficial American Beauty, Moondog, Johnny Lingo Trio, Sweet Baby Ray, Lounge Dragons, Trigger T and White Dove, Pickin in the Pines Bluegrass and Acoustic Music Festival…

~ The gear that he currently utilizes are a Yamaha Custom Birch trap set,  Alex Acuna Special Edition Cajon by Gon Bops…A Bongo Cajon also by Gon Bops…Pearl Primero Congas and Bongos…REMO 12″ Djembe…Finger shaker by Meinl percussion…Foot tambourine by LP percussion…Wahun cymbal with a Meinl sizzler attachment…Vater Monster Brush’s, and Vater 5A sticks.

Frizzy and Edgy are two talented local Jerome musicians and they will amaze you with the depth of their musicianship.  Sally has been singing since an early age and has been in numerous bands and projects.  With her on bass, her husband joins her with harmonies and guitar.

Start your weekend right with some home-grown tunes at the Spirit Room in Jerome Az.

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Following Matti Rose Amato’s performance, the band Arsenic Kitchen will take the stage.

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