“On The Second Time Around, the talented singer-songwriter Tony Desimone offers an imaginative and entertaining album of indie/alt melodic rock, likely better than the mainstream milieu and many of his peers. Recommended” – Craig Hartranft, Danger Dog (Dec 05, 2011)

“Tony DeSimone’s work on ‘The Second Time Around’ makes the listener give it a listen or two. And, it sure feels good. He has this gruffy, growling thing going on. It is rather sexy, really. This CD has a bit of everything in it – pop, electro, Americana and some pop country flavors mixed. ” – Melisa Kucirek, Suite 101 

“  The Second Time Around is something that bleeds red, white and blue…. Two Steps Back To You is a track that crosses over from the rock stylings that are present on much of The Second Time Around and straddles the line between soul, country, and pop music. The track defies genre convention even as it appeases anyone that is fans of these styles; Desimone’s vocals add the perfect bit of icing on the top of this composition. If you think popular music has lost its way, buy a copy of The Second Time Around and see if your opinion has not been changed. “ - James McQuiston, Neufutur 

“Tony DeSimone and his new work are composed of actual talent & absolute meaning. So…I am calling out ALL THE RADIO/TV STATIONS TO GET THIS GUY IN YOUR ROTATION NOW!!!” – Jimmy Rae, Skope Magazine

“Tony wraps emotion around the characters, often donning the coat of the leaver or the leavee. With a music foundation this cheerful, even bad news can be met with some degree of a smile”
- Danny, The Alternate Root Magazine

“… the kind of music for sitting outside on a nice spring day…I suggest you give his music a listen. “—  Stoli, Skope Magazine

Tony’s passion for music started at a very young age when he began playing drums. This passion led him to studying music and earning a degree in Jazz Performance from Temple University as a percussionist. While studing music, Tony also spent his time playing in numerous bands in the Philadelphia area experimenting in several musical genres from pop to progressive rock which gave him the musical versatility and style that is evident in his music today. Tony’s most notable early music collaboration was playing and recording with Scott McGill, guitar virtuso, in the progressive jazz fusion band, The Hand Farm.

After leaving the Hand Farm, Tony established himself as both a Physicist/Rocket Scientist and a Marathoner while taking a break from the music scene.

Tony’s redefining music moment came on New Years Eve 2009, at the North Star bar, watching the DADA concert, when something rekindled the spark in this musician. “I don’t know what it was. I had been out of my marriage for a year or so, and was working hard at the day job, but just kind of floating emotionally. But the energy that night was unreal and I swore to myself I was gonna give the music career another try”. The very next day, the guitar and recording equipment were purchased, and he was back at it, as if the music had been just waiting for his return.

Today Tony is working with Grammy Award winning producer Anthony Newett. In 2010 he recorded his second EP, “Going to California”, and won awards in Mike Pinder’s song wars competition. From his upcoming 2011 release, “the Second Time Around”, Tony has been selected to appear on the the Alternate Root’s Valentine’s Day Sampler CD and has also won the Grand Prize in the Airomee Wind / Skope Magazine feature artist competition.

Tony’s music can be heard on radio stations both nationally and internationally – from the US to Paris to Australia. Tony is also performing live shows as both a solo artist and with his accompanying band, the Side Lobe Jammers, at numerous venues in the Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey areas.

Discography
“Tony DeSimone” (2009) Self-titled 5 song EP that recieved air play on numerous college stations across the nation.
“Going to California” (2010) 4 song EP promoted by Danie Cortese Enterntainment. Winner of awards in Mike Pinder’s Song Wars Competition.
“The Second Time Around” (2011) – full length CD – selected to appear on the the Alternate Root’s Valentine’s Day Sampler CD and also won the Grand Prize in the Airomee Wind / Skope Magazine feature artist competition.