Now residing in South Florida, Tony has decided to once again pay tribute to the music and man that has been such an influence in his musical life. Dave along with both new and old friends has now joined forces with Tony to bring this band to life for all Billy Joel fans to enjoy! He started his professional career in as a multi-instrumentalist Alto, Tenor and Soprano saxes, flute and clarinet.
From Ron went on a 'sold out' concert tour's all around the World with "El Puma". Having recorded countless talented musicians over a 20 year span, he has been able to use his experience and knowledge and apply it to his first solo jazz cd, "Up All Night". While his last CD "Spirit" was officially released in March , the record label pre-released two of his tracks in to NBC's Weather Channel for airing, "You're Always Around' and the title track "Spirit" aired for several months and still being played on radio stations across the world While still playing with several bands and recording new music, he has now found his home with the Turnstiles family, loving every minute of playing with his Brothers on stages across the US!
Dave was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pa. Shortly thereafter, he began playing in neighborhood and local bands and eventually met up with Tony Monaco. Following the breakup of Thrills, Dave and Tony continued to work together until they both relocated to South Florida in After their relocation, they did not work together for some 15 years.
Needless to say, Dave was extremely excited when Tony asked him to be part of the Turnstiles project. Now, Dave and Tony are once again united and continuing a life- long musical journey, and the best is yet to come! Mark hails from Boston area and shortly after relocating to Florida, he quickly became a fixture in the South Florida music scene. Mark has worked with a wide range of national touring bands and now, he brings his extensive experience to Turnstiles. When not performing with Turnstiles, Mark can also be seen around South Florida with various bands as a highly recommended sub.
I am excited about the future! Since the age of 2, Jeff McDonald has had a passion for the drums, and or anything he could hit that would make sound. By the time he left high school, Jeff had studied with renowned teacher Joe Pulice, and had played with several drum and bugle corps, and marching bands including the Kilties, and Lighthouse Brigade.
Electronic Folk International. Jazz Latin New Age. Aggressive Bittersweet Druggy. Energetic Happy Hypnotic. Romantic Sad Sentimental. Sexy Trippy All Moods. Drinking Hanging Out In Love.
Introspection Late Night Partying. Rainy Day Relaxation Road Trip. Romantic Evening Sex All Themes. Articles Features Interviews Lists. As a young man, Tony became an inspired, lifelong fan of the Piano Man and he used that inspiration to grow as a pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.
As a result, Billy's style has been forever imprinted on his musical soul, much like that of Ray Charles and many others have been imprinted on that of Billy Joel. After years of performing with various original projects and cover bands, Tony decided to form "Stormfront", his first Billy Joel tribute back in While Stormfront played to critical acclaim in the New York Area, their career was cut short when Tony decided to relocate to South Florida.
Now, some 15 years later, Tony decided to enlist some of the finest musicians in South Florida to join with him to once again pay tribute to the man he has so much respect and admiration for, Billy Joel.
Never intending to be an impersonator, his focus instead is simply on the music and delivering a faithful and completely live Billy Joel experience to share with others. Turnstiles' renditions of Billy's classic songs are certain to move the casual listener as well as the hard core "Joel fan" to their feet and have them singing along with all the classics!
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