I been doing radio shows on 11L-RNI for several years now, and I created a series of 30 minute “Car Tunes” pre-shows for host John P. Lightning. These are blocks of songs about cars, driving, and the open road. They start with the early 1960’s hot rod era and move into the later decades, and today with a few surprises along the way. Tons of popular artists featured. If you ever liked a car song, it’s probably here. Stream them and share!
The Tomboys were young teens when they formed and quickly took to performing and songwriting. Their local popularity spread quickly due to their catchy, melodic songs as the trio performed hundreds of local shows and concerts. They could’ve been considered South Florida’s biggest power-pop band of the ’80s. Now this “lost” band can be heard again with newly remixed and remastered recordings from their first sessions. Best of all, power popaholics the Sessions One EP is absolutely FREE. Get it here: www.thetomboysmusic.com or download through the soundcloud player below.
So who were The Tomboys?
Tommy Anthony – Vocals/Guitars
Tommy took a break from music following the band’s breakup, later forming Tommy Anthony & Goza (1991) and the Four O’Clock Balloon (1997). He enjoyed varying degrees of success locally and nationally with both projects. During this time, he had begun doing studio/session work in 1993 as a vocalist and guitarist, which lead to extensive touring. After stints with Jon Secada, Steve Winwood, Gloria Estefan, Carol King and many others, he formally joined Santana in 2005, with whom he still works and tours. He lives in Miami.
Raul Malo – Vocals/Bass
Raul formed the Mavericks in 1990 after the band split up, signing a record deal with MCA and relocating to Nashville, where he still lives today. The Mavericks received various industry awards, strong press, and has been credited with creating a sound often described as equal parts Country, Zydeco, Americana and Tex-Mex. As of this writing, they are currently back together and on tour, after having taken some time off several years ago, while Raul pursued a solo career.
Joe Alonso – Drums
Joe replaced performing for a stab in the music “business”, enjoying an 18-year run following his departure from the band. He ran his own independent labels (one, fostered an Epic/CBS distribution deal and a Billboard Dance Chart hit in 1990). He later owned/operated a very successful CD/music distribution business, with vendors such as CBS/Sony, Universal, EMI-Capitol and BMG Music. Ever ambitious, he inaugurated the first School of Rock franchise in South Florida, enjoying national recognition. Presently, Joe is a direct lender in the residential and commercial sector, and also lives in Miami.
One of the hottest bands of 2001 were The Rosenbergs. They personified power pop at the turn of the new millennium, with a hard rock catchy sound that compared well to Cheap Trick. To say they had an intransigent relationship toward the music business is an understatement. They refused to give in to draconian terms record labels offered and paved the way for artist independence and integrity. This was when major labels still had all the power and it was rare to see any up and coming musician reject and defy them. The bands discography is short, but essential: Ameripop (before they were signed in 1999),Mission You (2001) and Department Store Girl (2004)
