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  From The Desk Of Nestor Louis - Tony Vega
Tony Vega grabbed the microphone and the stand and sang in to them with such aggressiveness that if there was a rapping contest, Tony would be a close second or third place contestant to Chuck D of Public Enemy and KRS One.
Tony Vega in a very reverend-esque way, without being overly preachy told me that on March 17, 1996 he became a born again Christian and he is not alone.
Tony Vega filled his lungs with air, and as if it was his last attempt to lift a heavy load of weights he channeled all his energy to his mouth and said the following: "To all of those people, teenagers, older men and women, to all of those individuals that are confused....Love life.
www.nestorlouis.com /tvega.htm   (2085 words)

  
 Clarion University News
Vega, a meteorologist and native of New Orleans, will be one of the special program’s analysis of the causes and effects of Katrina.
Vega, a New Orleans native, said Tuesday his parents, Alex and Carol, had left their home in a suburb of the city on Sunday.
Vega said Nicky, a police officer, was stranded Monday on the sixth floor of a parking garage while Gina was in an apartment complex.
news.clarion.edu /News/10436.html   (536 words)

  
 Music of Puerto Rico   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
It has been said that “Tony Vega defines his music as salsa with class and swing, a fresh sound, modern and uncomplicated, with a romantic flair and with traditional roots.” Vega was exposed to music at a very early age; influenced by many adults in his family who were musicians.
Vega began his professional career in 1978 and recorded his first album, as one of two lead vocalists with La Selecta, a band led by Raphy Leavitt.
Vega’s riveting voice and his innate ability to perform contemporary salsa in the best tradition of the classic “soneros” has been honed and refined over 19 years as an artist, first as a percussionist and then as a singer.
www.musicofpuertorico.com /en/tony_vega.html   (830 words)

  
 Sundance Marine Regal Boats Dealer ::: Tony Vega   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Tony, who is a native Floridian was weaned on resin fumes while growing up at his fathers boat manufacturing plant.
Besides his deep roots in the marine industry, Tony is one of our licensed yacht brokers and brings over 8 years of sales experience which makes him very comfortable selling anything from a dinghy to a luxury motor yacht and everything in between.
Tony is the proud father of three wonderful children, 2 fantastic boys and one beautiful girl.
www.sundancemarineusa.com /Bio_TonyVega.htm   (126 words)

  
 Lunar Magazine | Magic Sessions
Tony Humphries: Well, what's kept me in it is, basically, house music is the same to me as the radio with all the flavas it has.
Tony Humphries: The majority of it is walking into a place and being able to really listen to someone without another person walking up and talking business.
Tony Humphries: Between the two states you could always find differences like things that were kinda dubbed out and things were sort of broken down.
www.lunarmagazine.com /features/magicsessions.php   (1951 words)

  
 VEGA, Tony : MusicWeb Encyclopaedia of Popular Music   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
After leaving Rosario, Vega sang on Eddie Palmieri's fifth Grammy winner La Verdad/The Truth '87 and performed on Louie Ram¡rez's Louie Ram¡rez y Super Banda '87.
Vega received the Far ndula Diplo award for Salsa Singer of the Year '92; Vega and other contemporary soneros (incl.
His eponymous album '96 on RMM went gold within a week of release and was nom.
www.musicweb-international.com /encyclopaedia/v/V29.HTM   (276 words)

  
 "One Moment of Humanity" (SPACE:1999 #27)
She tells him her name is Zamara and comes from the planet Vega, and that she requires two Alphans to return to Vega with her.
Tony fires a laser at it, but it is deflected by an energy barrier.
Helena and Tony tell them they were worried about their friends, and were looking for a way to communicate with them.
space1999.epguides.info /?ID=797   (1084 words)

  
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Tony Oursler's Synesthesia project features interviews with twelve legendary figures in the downtown music, performance and art scenes: John Cale, Thurston Moore, Dan Graham, Genesis P-Orridge, Kim Gordon, Glenn Branca, Laurie Anderson, Tony Conrad, David Byrne, Lydia Lunch, Alan Vega, and Arto Lindsay.
Her feminist lyrics, which address issues such as rape, eating disorders, and gender stereotypes, and her support of women musicians, have influenced a new generation of artists and musicians.
Vega, who began his career in New York as an artist known for light sculptures, also ran an art space that was a meeting ground for some of the most important artists in the underground New York art and music scenes.
www.eai.org /eai/ourslersynesthesia.jsp   (1021 words)

  
 CD Baby: TONY VEGA BAND: Tastes Like Love - from electricblues
Vega is a fluid guitarist and a kick-ass Texas-twang blues singer, and he works with the cream here, including bassist Preston Hubbard.
Vega tips his hat to the Red Devil's Lester Butler on a pounding cover of "Automatic," and indeed, if you've worn out your copy of King King, this record takes up where it left off.
Tony Vega and band are as solid as they come.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/tonyvega3/from/electricblues   (777 words)

  
 MATT LEDDY AND THE MEATCUTTERS
Tony Vega picked up on it and made it public.
with Tony Vega, who I consider to be, along with Mark May and Tom McLendon, my blues mentors.
Loomis (B-3/Boogie Piano), Mark May, and the Mighty Orq from the Tony Vega Band.
www.oafb.net /once167.html   (1063 words)

  
 CD Baby: TONY VEGA BAND: Dear Sweet Goodness - from tromo1
"Tony Vega is a gifted Texas guitarist that demonstrates an ability to play varying styles with equal skill.
Founded in 1997, the Tony Vega Band has become one of the premiere independent blues rock acts in the world.
What makes the band's sound especially unique is Vega's relentlessly soulful guitar and one of the most important golden voices to come out of Texas in years.
www.cdbaby.com /cd/tonyvega2/from/tromo1   (522 words)

  
 Farris Electric, Inc.;32-RC-532;JD(SF)-46-05;Jay R. Pollack;6/13/05
  The Employer contends that Tony Vega was a statutory supervisor and that Daniel Sohler had voluntarily quit his employment with the Employer in June 2004.
On November 9, Vega was made foreman and assigned to run a project called the Equinox project.
With this promotion, Vega was given a $3 per hour wage increase.
www.nlrb.gov /nlrb/shared_files/decisions/ALJ/JD(SF)-46-05.htm   (3268 words)

  
 Tony Vega   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Tony has been playing guitar since the early age of 13 and has come a long way from picking on a Les Paul copy.
The Tony Vega Band, (consisting of The Mighty Orq on guitar/vocals, Brock Proctor - bass and backing vocals, and Jeremy Pierce on drums) have developed a true blues chemistry that is evident in their music.
It is the same kind of feeling that Tony displays in his music and on-stage performances.
www.texasbluesmusic.com /tonyvega.htm   (708 words)

  
 One Moment Of Humanity
Tony tries some; as he does the standing Vegans bend to watch him closely.
Tony fires, but there are sparks and a green forcefield glows in front of it.
Tony walks along, and passes a door out of which Helena emerges and starts off in the direction he came.
www.space1999.net /~catacombs/main/tscript/z27omoh.html   (2848 words)

  
 El Gran Combo by Sam Rodriguez   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
To the salsa recording industry Tony Vega is a tropical music recording artist household name with several Grammy nominations and platinum records sold.
To me Tony Vega is more than that because, I know a thing or two about salsa, and because in Puerto Rico Tony is a legend.
Honestly, it took a lot of my convincing to bring Tony Vega to Washington, DC, no one would dare or tries to bring up these kinds of names.
www.salsaweb.com /dc/grancombo.htm   (5477 words)

  
 One Moment of Humanity archive
Although it centered around both her and Tony, she remained the focus throughout (she even got to wear her party dress for the whole thing!).
Barbara Bain took full advantage of this and did an excellent job, especially in the scene where she and Tony are alone on the duplicate base, and they start to suspect each other of foul play.
He seemed anything but, when he was trying to goad Tony into a hostile act at the table.
www.space1999.net /~moonbase99/omoh.htm   (627 words)

  
 Little Louie Vega, Tony Humphries and David Morales at Vinyl
I started the night off at the club listening to Tony Humphries drive the turntables to their fullest capacity.
Tony has been on the turntables for years, and has made his mark as one of the finest d.j.'s around.
He was right on time knowing each record and dancing the lights to every track.
www.suite101.com /article.cfm/house_record_reviews/15334   (343 words)

  
 THE TONY VEGA BAND
I got with Tony and he let us in on a few interesting facts...
Tony: I've been playing since I was thirteen.
I want to thank Tony for his time and candid truthfulness.
www.oafb.net /once170.html   (575 words)

  
 Tony Vega MP3 Downloads - Tony Vega Music Downloads - Tony Vega Music Videos
More Tony Vega romanticism with a salsa backdrop, featuring more works by Omar Alfanno ("Olvídalo Ya," "Haremos el Amor," "Devuélveme la Vida," and "Su Recuerdo").
As smooth as romantic salsa can be, Tony Vega can also...
As smooth as romantic salsa can be, Tony Vega can also appeal to the dancer, and does so with contagious enthusiasm.
www.mp3.com /albums/224501/summary.html   (198 words)

  
 CENTERSTAGE presents The TONY VEGA BAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
The Tony Vega Band has become one of the premiere Blues acts in Texas, having shared the stage with the likes of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Edgar Winter, Lou Ann Barton, Omar and the Howlers, and Duke Robillard, among others.
Tony has personally traded solos with Bernard Allison, Tab Benoit, Alan Haynes, Mike Morgan, Jim Suhler, and Sherman Robertson, just to name a few.
The Tony Vega Band has forged their own brand of hard edged Texas Blues and Twang, with Swampy grooves and a little bit of that Texas singer/songwriter thang!
www.rockandrollstew.com /centerstagetonyvega.htm   (125 words)

  
 TONY VEGA BAND   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
…one can quickly understand why Vega and band are quickly becoming the hottest ticket in Texas and Europe.
This hot Texas act has forged their own brand of low down and dirty, blues infused rock n’ roll.
The hard driving rumble is provided by Texas blues veteran bassist Larry "Lownote" Johnson and longtime TVB drummer Jeremy “Honeyboy” Pierce.
www.tonyvegaband.com /indexframe.html   (176 words)

  
 Manolo Rodriguez dancing on stage with Rosa Collantes to Tony Vega in Viejo San Juan Puerto Rico on July 30, 2000   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Manolo Rodriguez dancing on stage with Rosa Collantes to Tony Vega in Viejo San Juan Puerto Rico on July 30, 2000
Manolo Rodriguez danced on stage with played with Rosa Collantes to the music of Tony Vega in Viejo San Juan, Puerto Rico on July 30, 2000.
Rosa lives in New York and is one of the most fluid Mambo dancers on the NY circuit.
www.justsalsa.com /puertorico/congresobacardi/7-30-00/movies/16161.htm   (180 words)

  
 experb   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Tony Vega plays and records instrumental guitar songs.
His first CD "The Difference", will be available shortly.
Additionally, Tony Vega plays rock, and blues with various local bands.
eagle.clarion.edu /~faculty/avega/band.html   (163 words)

  
 Ernie Ball Forums - View Single Post - Tony Vega and Tinsley Ellis
Tinsely has been with us for many years playing the power slinky 11's.
Tony we signed last year and is a relative newcomer to the EBMM artist roster.
I am really glad to see you guys listen to our artists, especially the guys who are not as well known.
www.ernieball.com /forums/showpost.php?p=81193&postcount=3   (152 words)

  
 CD Reviews - From The Desk Of Nestor Louis   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
Jimmy Bosch is, as expected, super inventive in his Libre-esque trombone solos and incredible with the ability of creating moñas out of thin air.
Musically speaking, most Tony Vega records have been somewhat too mellow, too bland, too syrupy, too everything.
There is Ismael Rivera medley that leaves a little bit more to be desired, but overall Tony Vega has a winner in this 1998 release.
www.nestorlouis.com /NESS98.HTM   (1440 words)

  
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This successful grass roots military charity is extremely straightforward and unselfish
"Tony Vega" And his low down and dirty rockin' rhythm n' blues band have redefined Texas blues and rock.
Inspired by the courage and sacrifice of Temple, TX resident LCPL Louis W. Qualls, USMC, a group of grateful and proud Americans have established a memorial fund in his honor.
www.militaryaid.us /06_Links.html   (160 words)

  
 Official Ticketmaster site. Tony Vega tickets, dates
Puerto Rican singer Tony Vega got involved in music while participating in a teenage rock band called City Trash.
In 1986, Tony Vega moved to New York, teaming up with Louie Ramírez and making an album called Super Banda; he later performed alongside Eddie Palmieri.
We currently do not have any tickets on sale for Tony Vega.
www.ticketmaster.com /artist/755267?brand=none   (575 words)

  
 Tony Vega : Hablando del Amor - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Tony Vega : Hablando del Amor - Listen, Review and Buy at ARTISTdirect
Grammy award nominee vocalist Tony Vega continues his romantic salsa and Latin pop style on Hablando de Amor.
Recorded in Puerto Rico where Vega assembled some of the islands top musicians to play the arrangements of Bobby Valentin, Ray Santos, Louis Garcia, and Rafael Solano.
www.artistdirect.com /nad/store/artist/album/0,,990974,00.html   (118 words)

  
 Africaman - Frank Garcia & Tony Vega - Play Recordings - UK - [192kbps MP3] - Trackitdown.net
We have been sitting on this EP for almost a year now and we now feel it’s time to unleash the little beauties...
Frank and Tony are 2 talented Spanish nationals, both Dj’s and credible producers in Gran Canaria.
They really turned us on with these 2 tracks from their catalogue of classy productions…..
www.trackitdown.net /track/2568.html   (670 words)

  
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Native New Yorker, DJ Little Louie Vega, began his illustrious career playing at some of the city’s most legendary venues such as the Devil’s Nest, Hearthrob and 1018.
His production skills are also considered flawless as he collaborated with Latin singer Marc Anthony to produce the international dance hit “Ride on the Rhythm”.
All of these vast achievements cement Little Louie Vega’s status as New York’s premier deep house DJ.
www.ibiza-voice.com /event/event.php?id=255   (250 words)

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