Volume 3 • Issue 3
February 19, 2021
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A virtual visit with our local man of music, was a joyful afternoon spent chatting with Tony Lindsay. Special Assignment Brigitte Jones, Publisher
He was excited to let us know that the previous year under COVID-19 shutdown, didn’t slow him down a bit. “I learned years ago, that this is my livelihood. And I stay ready to go, on everything.” As lead singer with Santana for 25 years, Tony has the Grammys and numerous accolades of a man at the height of his creative abilities Tony has been working at his home studio, writing new music - more about that later - and working on special projects with other musicians, giving him
quite a busy year. “this is all I do for a living, so if you are serious about your music (business) do everything to be ready and on your game.” It was years ago, that another musician encouraged him to build out his capabilities with a studio and any new technology useful to his “long-term” career prospects. And he jumped right on that suggestion to be at the ready for any and all opportunities that may come his way. Tony fully endorses a major computer visionary for designing his company’s product line with a built-in range of technology that is great for musicians; whether
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they be a novice or accomplished professional studio producer. I SEE A PRODUCT ENDORSEMENT!! What really has him out of sorts, is the live connection to his audiences. “That’s what I miss. I’m a touchy-feely live performance guy, so that’s just tough on me. When you and your band is just connecting with an audience - live you are actually making music with the audience. That’s magic! I’d rather be working, out there live any day.” Tony has been checking in on some of the owners of our local venues. [Continued on Page 18]
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