MEET THE BAND
"2TIGHT!" Music That Moves Your Generation!
TONY "T" GOTELLI
The music career of Tony Gotelli began as a seven year old. "I literally remember begging my parents to take music lessons. I started on the accordion because it was light and portable and at the time no instrument offered the kind of flexibility the accordion did. Tony says, "I knew even as a child I wanted to be a musician and nothing else. It was as though something or somebody was telling me, ‘This is going to be your life.’” By age ten he was already accomplished enough to perform in front of others and his father would take him around to various clubs and lodges to perform. It was in those settings that his own unique musical style began to form and his understanding of the power of music to move and bring joy to others deepened.
As a senior in high school he began studying piano. Tony recalls, "I would practice for hours on end and when I had to quit for the day I was always disappointed." He continued to study and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in music. Tony is a multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist whose creativity knows no bounds in or out of the studio. He has opened for various acts through the years and played on a variety of recording projects. Playing virtually any style of music, he displays a broad range of keyboard expertise. He is an accomplished synthesizer player and covers a multitude of parts on his Yamaha Motif XS8 for "2TIGHT!" from horns to strings to special effects while kicking bass simultaneously! Whether listeners want jazz, funk, R&B, or ballads, he’s ready to perform the style needed for the song!
Tony currently lives with his wife, Sue in Northern California, and has a son and a daughter. He is a devoted husband, father and friend. He continues to study and grow as a musician, always seeking to enrich himself and others with the gift of music in his life.
LES EDWINS
Les Edwin’s talent began at the age of six when he started playing drums along side of his Dad and three brothers. By the time he was 14 years old, Les and his brothers, along with "POPS" Chuck Edwards, performed in a band called "The Edwards Generation," touring the United States, Canada and abroad. This successful band left fans everywhere screaming for more. Les is also very well known in the greater San Francisco Bay Area for the band he played in with his brothers known as “Movin.”
In 2002 a near fatal car accident forced Les to end his career with his brothers...leaving him immobile and bedridden. After five years of being told by doctors he would never walk again, with determination, faith and the grace of God, Les miraculously made a full recovery and returned to his music career bringing a powerful, electrifying energy to his fans. Les also started his own business called "Bedside Buddies" visiting injured patients at their homes, rehab facilities and hospitals bringing hope, encouragement and compassion.
You can also hear Les’ original music on his new solo release CD, entitled “REVELATION,” available for listening and purchase at his MySpace...http://www.myspace.com/lesedwins. For more of Les’ soulful, sensual sounds, visit his website at http://www.lesedwinstunez.com. In the meantime, kick back, relax and enjoy the unique sounds of "2TIGHT!"
The music career of Tony Gotelli began as a seven year old. "I literally remember begging my parents to take music lessons. I started on the accordion because it was light and portable and at the time no instrument offered the kind of flexibility the accordion did. Tony says, "I knew even as a child I wanted to be a musician and nothing else. It was as though something or somebody was telling me, ‘This is going to be your life.’” By age ten he was already accomplished enough to perform in front of others and his father would take him around to various clubs and lodges to perform. It was in those settings that his own unique musical style began to form and his understanding of the power of music to move and bring joy to others deepened.
As a senior in high school he began studying piano. Tony recalls, "I would practice for hours on end and when I had to quit for the day I was always disappointed." He continued to study and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in music. Tony is a multi-talented instrumentalist and vocalist whose creativity knows no bounds in or out of the studio. He has opened for various acts through the years and played on a variety of recording projects. Playing virtually any style of music, he displays a broad range of keyboard expertise. He is an accomplished synthesizer player and covers a multitude of parts on his Yamaha Motif XS8 for "2TIGHT!" from horns to strings to special effects while kicking bass simultaneously! Whether listeners want jazz, funk, R&B, or ballads, he’s ready to perform the style needed for the song!
Tony currently lives with his wife, Sue in Northern California, and has a son and a daughter. He is a devoted husband, father and friend. He continues to study and grow as a musician, always seeking to enrich himself and others with the gift of music in his life.
LES EDWINS
Les Edwin’s talent began at the age of six when he started playing drums along side of his Dad and three brothers. By the time he was 14 years old, Les and his brothers, along with "POPS" Chuck Edwards, performed in a band called "The Edwards Generation," touring the United States, Canada and abroad. This successful band left fans everywhere screaming for more. Les is also very well known in the greater San Francisco Bay Area for the band he played in with his brothers known as “Movin.”
In 2002 a near fatal car accident forced Les to end his career with his brothers...leaving him immobile and bedridden. After five years of being told by doctors he would never walk again, with determination, faith and the grace of God, Les miraculously made a full recovery and returned to his music career bringing a powerful, electrifying energy to his fans. Les also started his own business called "Bedside Buddies" visiting injured patients at their homes, rehab facilities and hospitals bringing hope, encouragement and compassion.
You can also hear Les’ original music on his new solo release CD, entitled “REVELATION,” available for listening and purchase at his MySpace...http://www.myspace.com/lesedwins. For more of Les’ soulful, sensual sounds, visit his website at http://www.lesedwinstunez.com. In the meantime, kick back, relax and enjoy the unique sounds of "2TIGHT!"