ABOUT TYRONE WELLS

Tyrone Wells has delivered an epic pop/rock album with his second major label effort, Remain. Pursuing a more collaborative process and having added a more lush production to his singer- songwriter roots, the new album proves to be a great showcase for his powerful and emotional voice.

The Spokane, WA native’s desire to ‘open up the process’ found him traveling to London to work with a circle of songwriters/musicians who aligned with Wells’ musical direction. “Half of the album was done in London and the other half completed here in the states,” says Wells. “I didn’t know what kind of record I was going to make before I got to London, but something just seemed to click while I was there that really defined what I wanted to do with this album.” Invoking a cathartic creative process from the very beginning for Remain, the songwriter penned an astounding 60 songs for the record.

Tyrone worked with songwriter/producer Martin Terefe (Jason Mraz, KT Tunstall, James Morrison) and Iain Archer (UK indie artist and Snow Patrol co-writer) in the UK, and Tim Myers (formerly of OneRepublic), David Hodges (formerly of Evanescence) and Matt Scannell (Vertical Horizon) in the U.S. Creating a work that manages to be more guitar-edged than previous Wells’ efforts - but still unabashedly soul-baring - he appreciated huddling with collaborators like Terefe, who - like Wells - is a big believer in trusting one’s instincts. “We had great chemistry together.” “Losing Ground,” one of a handful of production/songwriting collaborations between Wells and Terefe, was written and demoed in less than 3 hours during their first writing session together.

The buzz surrounding Wells’ inspiring wealth of songs has also landed song placements in films and TV shows. To date Tyrone has had significant placements including “One Tree Hill,” “Everyone’s Hero,” “Rescue Me,” “Ghost Whisperer,” “Numbers,” “Criminal Minds,” “Army Wives,” “What About Brian,” “The 50 Greatest Moments at Madison Square ,Garden” and the “Rails & Ties” trailer.

"...WELLS demonstrates he has the ability to write memorable hooks.” - Los Angeles Times

“WELLS can belt lyrics and perform in the demonstrative manner of a vintage r&b or rock artist.” - Nashville City Paper

“Tyrone WELLS has a great voice. We better keep an ear on this guy. He’s talented and interesting, plus, he’s bald, which means he has soul for days” - Popmatters.com

“Ultimately, WELLS is a performer whose easygoing stage presence, honesty and vocal prowess can only be truly appreciated by seeing him perform live. While his new album may be the key to achieving mainstream success, his live shows are the key to captivating new fans.” - Daily Trojan USC

ABOUT TONY LUCCA

Tony Lucca is an innately gifted singer/songwriter with a resume any musician would find gratifying. He's written and self-produced five studio albums, three EPs, several live recordings and a popular DVD. He's won the L.A. Music Award for Best Male Singer/Songwriter. His music has been featured in film and television and he has been featured on E! Entertainment, A&E Biography and performed numerous times on NBC's Last Call with Carson Daly. Performance have included notable artists including pop icons NSYNC, Marc Anthony and Joss Stone, as well as indie favorites Josh Kelley, Jason Mraz and Bob Schneider. He's galvanized an international following and has sold out premier venues coast-to-coast, including Joe's Pub in New York and the Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles.

Lucca, however, isn't just any musician. He's an earnest, diligent artist who consistently strives to grow and create music that he and his listeners can find both meaningful and entertaining. He's been in bands since he was 10, recording in the studio since 13, then started touring and performing for fans around the same time he got his first drivers license. It wasn't until the Michigan-native turned 18 and moved to Los Angeles that he realized his true potential as a legitimate artist. After familiarizing himself with the landscape, Lucca began writing and recording music with some of the most talented artists and players around.

Tony's work has spanned a wide range of genres and musical styles: from a jazz-infused pop sound (reminiscent of Steely Dan's Aja period) to a very woodsy, Laurel Canyon style (influenced by Joni Mitchell and Jackson Browne), all while maintaining a consistency of texture and tone entirely his own. His lyrics and vocal quality are instantly identifiable, even to those who have heard his music once or twice. Lucca's latest offering is a robust collection of rock-n-roll rhythms, soulful vocals and thought-provoking lyrics that keep you listening start to finish. Come Around Again is as fresh and emotive as it is classic and familiar. From the titillating opening track, "Foxy Jane" to the sweeping and inspired "Maybe We," Lucca shows the depth and breadth of his creative musings. In "Close Enough," he displays an astute sense of awareness of the goings-on in today's social and political climates. "Father Time" and "Pretty Things" reflect Lucca's appreciation for a well-told story of heartbreak in the same vein as Jackson Browne or the Black Crowes.