Toney Robinson (born in Hampton, Virginia[1]), better known by his stage name Toney Rocks, is an American songwriter and solo musician from Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas Weekly named Rocks as one of 10 Las Vegas Artists to Watch in 2017.[2] A percussionist since age 5,[3] and now favors acoustic instruments and piano.
A departure from his previous two progressive blues-rock albums, “Born to Live Free” (2012) and self-titled 2014 album, his third album, "No Road Too Long" was released March 7, 2016 and is described as a mix of "rock and Americana with blues".[4][5] Rocks featured in his 2017 tour his latest single “Run to the Night”,[6] produced by Vinnie Castaldo at The Tone Factory recording studio in Las Vegas. Rocks has performed at South by Southwest, The NAMM Show,[7] Folk Alliance International, and has performed with David Bromberg,[8] and has opened for artists such as Corey Harris and Jarekus Singleton.[9] The Dallas Observer wrote that his Folk Alliance performance was "cool and sweet, rocking and lyrical. His songs are thoughtful and hummable."[5]
References
edit- ^ Wildsmith, Steve. "Toney Rocks ... rolls and plays the blues as well". The Daily Times. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Start your 2017 playlist with these 10 Vegas acts". LasVegasWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ Knapp, Aaron. "Toney Rocks: Singer, songwriter, explorer". Pamplin Media Group. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Toney Rocks out with new album, concert - Delaware State News". Delaware State News. 2016-03-10. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ a b "Toney Rocks: Soul Stirring Singer-Songwriter". April 28, 2017.
- ^ "Headliner: Toney Rocks". Northwest Florida Daily News. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Toney Rocks: Winter NAMM 2016". Acoustic Guitar. 2016-02-02. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Toney Rocks Concert". www.brownpapertickets.com. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
- ^ "Toney Rocks Soul Stirring Solo Acoustic". Dallas Observer. Retrieved 2017-10-30.
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