Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Tony
Galla was discovered in Buffalo, New York by renowned
disc jockey Joey Reynolds, recording his first hit
single, "In Love" (Swan Records). Climbing quickly up the
Billboard charts, "In Love" became a national cult hit in
the U.S. and throughout the UK and Europe, where it
currently remains a popular hit.
Heavily influenced by the soulful sounds of artists like B.B. King and Ray Charles, Tony developed his own bluesy
sound and unique passionate style quickly becoming the
lead singer of the blues band, Raven.
After releasing
their first album, Live at the Inferno (Discovery
Records), rock
legend Jimi Hendrix helped Raven land a recording
contract with Clive Davis and Columbia Records,
releasing a second album, Raven and the single,
"Feeling Good".
Soon Tony could be found jamming into the wee
hours of the night with Jimi Hendrix or Janis Joplin at
local nightclubs in New York City. Tony toured
extensively with Raven gaining worldwide attention and
opening for prominent groups like Joe Cocker, Led
Zeppelin, Procol Harem, The Byrds, The Young Rascals,
Blood Sweat and Tears, Three Dog Night, B.B. King, Eric
Clapton and Buddy Guy.
Today, in addition to being a favorite performer at the
world-renowned Monterey Blues Festival, Tony was also
invited to participate in the Taipei Blues Festival and
Bose European Tour. Hailed by Jim Santella of the
Buffalo, New York News…
“Tony Galla was in superb
voice…evoking the spirit of master blues singers from
New Orleans… Johnny Adonnis to B.B. King.”
Tony’s blues
CD A.S.A.P., recorded for Provogue Records and
distributed in Europe, is a collection of original songs
with a classic blues flavor. His blues sound is
traditional yet uniquely original and his voice is
clearly identifiable. Tony has also crafted and shaped
his guitar skills to compliment his heart felt style of
singing that truly comes from the soul and reveals his
emotional passion for the blues.
Over the years, Tony’s illustrious career is
multi-faceted as an entertainer and singer. In loving
homage to his Italian heritage, Tony recorded a
collection of his favorite Italian songs and arias
inspiring his first classic Italian language CD,
entitled Dal Mio Coure a Te (From My Heart to You). This
labor of love inspired a second Italian CD, An Evening
In Italy garnering him worldwide attention and an
increased demand for bookings across the US, appearing
at the yearly Italian Festival in Monterey, California
and at two of the largest Italian Festivals in the U.S.
in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Buffalo, NY. His latest CD,
A Time for Love (Tempo d’amar), is an example of Tony’s
unique vocal abilities blending American classics with
the romance of Italy. Tony has also had the honor to
perform for Luciano Pavarotti.
With his movie star good looks, Tony easily made the
transition to film and television. His illustrious list
of credits include: The X Files, The L Word (Showtime),
La Dolce Vita ( Hallmark Channel Showtime), The Tonight
Show with Jay Leno: Cybil Shepherd, Man On the Moon
(Universal), My Blue Heaven (Warner Bros.), The Wedding
Planner (Sony), Mambo Kings (Desilu Prod.), Naked Gun 1
(Paramount), Ricochet (Paramount), Seventh Heaven (Fox)
and China Beach (Warner Bros). He is the opera voice,
Sal Tuscany, on Phineas and Ferb (Disney). Tony’s voice
can also be heard on many national and international TV
commercials including Dunkin Doughnuts, California
Cheese: “It’s the Cheese”, Macaroni Grill, Nissan Japan,
the California Gas Company and even on internet
websites.
Now living in Los Angeles, when Tony isn’t recording a
new CD, soundtrack for a film or national commercial, he
can be found at gigs all over town like the SAG Awards,
Emmy’s or Grammy Awards; singing at celebrity weddings;
playing at exclusive events; performing with the Long
Beach Civic Concert Orchestra or performing live in Las
Vegas to a sold out crowd. Tony is the featured vocalist
on Living the Dream CD (Chris Tedesco-LA Jazz Big Band
and Orchestra). More of his most recent endeavors to add
to his credits is the movie “Letters To Juliette” and he
has also currently toured with Grammy Award winner
Victor Vanacore performing in a series of Pops Concerts
around the US.
It is very rare to find a vocalist who has mastered such
diverse styles of singing. Whether it’s blues, Italian
opera, big band, or caressing a beautiful ballad Tony’s
passion and gift of music is always revealed in his
incredible delivery of a song.