Poster Blue Tony DIN A 3 HOCH.jpg Press Release Dec2013.pdf ROCKIN’ AMERICANA, ROOTS, AND BLUES…… Irish born songwriter Tony McLoughlin has been described in the German media as having a “rough hewn image, a relaxed manner and a unique husky voice, giving him an irresistible stage presence”. His early influences came from many genres including rock, blues, folk and even bluegrass. As his writing got stronger he left the cover band scene to follow the “dusty highway” of the touring songwriter. In 2000 he recorded his debut album Cinerama in Germany (Glitterhouse Records, Gael Linn) in the talented production hands of Thomm Jutz (Nanci Griffith, Otis Gibbs, Mary Gauthier, Jim Lauderdale). This was followed in 2002 with the rougher edged Glory Bound (Glitterhouse Records, Outlet Records), recorded in Nuremberg, Germany with a powerful band led by guitarist Keili Keilhofer (Jack Bruce, Kevin Coyne). In October 2006, Tony traveled to Nashville to record his 3th album, once again in the creative production and guitar playing hands of old friend Thomm Jutz, by now a Nashville resident and increasingly in-demand producer and musician. The resulting album, Tall Black Horse is a masterpiece full of deeply powerful songs. "McLoughlin’s lived-in vocals, the superb sound of the guitars and melodies that will have you both smiling and tearful all add to the soulfulness of these songs and it is that, despite never hiding his influences, which makes McLoughlin stand out from the pack. It is called keeping it real and showing some emotion." -----Malcom Carter/Penny Black Music (UK) Following an appearance at the Nashville/Belfast Songwriter Festival 2007, Tony signed a contract with the respected Nashville publisher Matt Lindsey (Bonnie Raitt, Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Hal Ketchum etc.). Returning to his Irish roots in 2009, Tony recorded the magnificently rocking Ride The Wind (4th album) with fellow North of Ireland musicians and produced by Ben Reel. The infectious mix of rock, blues, and country tinged roots is a “play it again” classic and the reviews duly recognized this. “As a songwriter, the Americana –based act dazzles with each cut on the disc!” ----Chuck Dauphin/ Music News Nashville (US) “The epic closing number, Treeline, is quite spectacular and possibly the album highlight on a collection full of highlights…an album well worth seeking out.” ----Alan Cackett/Maverick (UK) “Ride The Wind by Tony McLoughlin plays up the abrasive side of his personality as a smoke screen, to deflect attention from how much he exposes himself. His route is risky and open on a levelthat's shocking. He redefines country in ter ms of heart-on-the-sleeve expression.” ----John Shelton Ivany/ JSI Top 21, Capitola, CA (US) “Well-traveled and clued-up musically, songwriter McLoughlin delivers his fourth album, Ride The Wind, a highly charged and cohesive collection of songs.” ---- Allan Wilkinson/Northern Sky (UK) “Tony’s songs unfold like a series of tales, a delightful journey across the plains in the capable hands of an evocative songwriter.” ----Pete Feenstra/Get Ready to Rock (UK) “ McLoughlin takes you on an easy ride with tunes you simply can’t deny! This is truly a hell of an album!” www.billybop.be “the melodies flow, the playing is superb , and McLoughlin makes a strong case for being up with the best of our current vocalists…the perfect album..” ----Malcolm Carter/Pennyblack Music (UK) As proof of the quality of this album it rose to number 11 in the APD Americana charts in November 2011! Tony is currently recording his 5th studio album and the word is that it is going to be another “stormer”, featuring once again those evocative vocals and signature stinging guitar lines, and also some beautiful acoustic numbers! A charismatic live performer, he has shared stages with Steve Earle, Arlo Guthrie, Tony Arata, Tom Paxton, Janis Ian, Kinky Friedman, Dougie McLean, David Olney, Lee Roy Parnell, Irene Kelley etc. Tony continues to tour in Europe and the U.S. with his band and also as a duo and solo act. His recent airplay and chart success sees the cult status of this artist growing steadily. His live shows are thrilling, electric and exciting! The new album"The Contender" is officially released on 21 Oct 2013 .Pre release airplay is very encouraging with the radio friendly tracks "I Found A Star" and "Turn The Music On" being regularly played on mainstream national stations such as RTE(Ireland) and BBC (UK) . The Americana and Roots stations throughout Europe love the album and are it playing extensively. video links: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ae1WHOLf15M http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPC5AePLK44&feature=relmfu Press Release Dec2013 . pdfPoster Tony Deone DIN A 3 HOCH.jpg ,Poster Blue Tony DIN A 3 HOCH.jpg