www.balconytv.ie BALCONYTV DUBLIN 15 PRESENTED BY PAULINE FREEMAN If you think youve got Tony Sly all figured out, think again. For over two decades Sly has made an indelible name for himself as the frontman for No Use For A Name, one of pop-punks premiere acts, however those close to him also know that Slys musical talents extend far beyond the melodic power chords and socially conscious lyrics that hes pioneered via his career in NUFAN. This fact will finally be made clear to the world with the release of Tony Slys solo debut 12 Song Program, a diverse collection of tracks recorded on acoustic guitar that evoke the Pogues more than they do Pennywise and show that Slys gift for songwriting transcends genres and classifications, proving that Sly truly is a rock n roll Renaissance Man in the purest sense of the phrase. At this point youre probably wondering why it took Sly so long to get these songs onto tape—and, frankly, so is he. This is something I should have done about seven years ago, Sly replies, citing No Use For A Names grueling touring and recording cycle as the reason why it took him so long to find the time to focus on his solo career. I started writing songs a while back that didnt really fit the mold of NUFAN and I felt like I wanted to do something different other than punk rock but the timing was never right, he continues. Earlier this year when his band had a four-month break following an extensive world tour supporting their ninth full-length album The ...
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www.balconytv.ie BALCONYTV DUBLIN 15 PRESENTED BY PAULINE FREEMAN If you think youve got Tony Sly all figured out, think again. For over two decades Sly has made an indelible name for himself as the frontman for No Use For A Name, one of pop-punks premiere acts, however those close to him also know that Slys musical talents extend far beyond the melodic power chords and socially conscious lyrics that hes pioneered via his career in NUFAN. This fact will finally be made clear to the world with the release of Tony Slys solo debut 12 Song Program, a diverse collection of tracks recorded on acoustic guitar that evoke the Pogues more than they do Pennywise and show that Slys gift for songwriting transcends genres and classifications, proving that Sly truly is a rock n roll Renaissance Man in the purest sense of the phrase. At this point youre probably wondering why it took Sly so long to get these songs onto tape—and, frankly, so is he. This is something I should have done about seven years ago, Sly replies, citing No Use For A Names grueling touring and recording cycle as the reason why it took him so long to find the time to focus on his solo career. I started writing songs a while back that didnt really fit the mold of NUFAN and I felt like I wanted to do something different other than punk rock but the timing was never right, he continues. Earlier this year when his band had a four-month break following an extensive world tour supporting their ninth full-length album The ...
www.balconytv.ie BALCONYTV DUBLIN 15 PRESENTED BY PAULINE FREEMAN If you think youve got Tony Sly all figured out, think again. For over two decades Sly has made an indelible name for himself as the frontman for No Use For A Name, one of pop-punks premiere acts, however those close to him also know that Slys musical talents extend far beyond the melodic power chords and socially conscious lyrics that hes pioneered via his career in NUFAN. This fact will finally be made clear to the world with the release of Tony Slys solo debut 12 Song Program, a diverse collection of tracks recorded on acoustic guitar that evoke the Pogues more than they do Pennywise and show that Slys gift for songwriting transcends genres and classifications, proving that Sly truly is a rock n roll Renaissance Man in the purest sense of the phrase. At this point youre probably wondering why it took Sly so long to get these songs onto tape—and, frankly, so is he. This is something I should have done about seven years ago, Sly replies, citing No Use For A Names grueling touring and recording cycle as the reason why it took him so long to find the time to focus on his solo career. I started writing songs a while back that didnt really fit the mold of NUFAN and I felt like I wanted to do something different other than punk rock but the timing was never right, he continues. Earlier this year when his band had a four-month break following an extensive world tour supporting their ninth full-length album The ...
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