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Thursday, December 03, 2009
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Category: Blogging
It's hard to believe that the Thanksgiving holiday has already come and gone. I've been spending this family-and-food-centered American holiday with my parents (in New Mexico) and am taking a few moments to reflect on what an amazing ride the past five months have been. Little did I know that while I was packing up my home in New York City this past July-- to permanently relocate to Las Vegas-- I'd soon begin rehearsals for what has become the most talked about piece of theatre and sought after ticket in the United States. Green Day's American Idiot became a Tour de Force in Berkeley, California and it was thrilling to watch the public and press respond in such positive way to one of the most brilliant pieces of theatre I've ever experienced.
I have to be honest here-- for me it was only slightly emotional when American Idiot took its final bow at the Berkeley Rep on November 15th. I say that because the production is slated to move to New York City in 2010. The producers of this show want to remount it in just the right performance space in Manhattan-- which isn't available at the present time. They realize that the vibe of the space-- both the house as well as the stage-- is crucial for "AI"'s message. The readers of this newsletter who saw the Berkeley version know what I'm talking about. The way that the music comes at you while the towering set throws its images in your face is very specific and pointed so that an audience member experiences the full gamut and impact of this production. We were blessed to have a theatre that was perfect in Berkeley, California. The producers-- as well as Green Day-- know how important this is and they won't settle for anything less than giving each audience member the maximum experience possible. As an actor, I'm very thankful that the supporters and creators of this show care that much about this piece. I will, of course, continue to keep everyone posted as to when the trigger is pulled for the Broadway version of American Idiot.
Now that the Berkeley version of American Idiot has come to a close, I'm excited to have the opportunity to, once again, join the SAS Band in the UK during the middle of December. I will be hooking up with Spike and all the SAS gents for two dates this Christmas season--December 17th and 18th. My good friend Ingrid Eiersland has already started spreading the word to her subscribers at tonyvincentworld.com. After many questions and much encouragement from my UK friends regarding my return to the UK, I'm thrilled to head your way for some kick-ass Christmas rock'n'roll. Details from the SAS website are as follows:
December 17th at The Lighthouse, Poole, Dorset, UK
The Lighthouse
21 Kingland Road, Poole, BH15 1UG, tel. 0844 406 8666
Featuring: Chris Thompson, Graham Gouldman, Kiki Dee, Paul Young, Midge Ure, Tom Robinson and Tony Vincent.
Doors: 7:30pm
Advance Price: £25 + Booking Fee
Door Price: £27 + Booking Fee
Tickets for this gig can also be bought from The Brook Box Office.
1pm-7pm, Mon-Sat
Tel. (023) 8055 5366 or 24hrs on-line via: www.the-brook.com
and...
December 18th at Bisley Pavilion, Nr Woking, Surrey, UK
Bisley Pavilion
National Shooting Centre, Queens Road, Brookwood, Woking, Surrey, GU24 0NY, tel. 01483 489 270 (venue) or 01483 488 488 (hotel), www.bisleypavilion.com
Featuring to date: Chris Thompson, Madeline Bell, Graham Gouldman, Midge Ure and Tony Vincent
Doors open 7:00 pm
Ticket price: £27.50 (incl VAT), students £15
Tickets for this gig can only be booked through the SAS Band office.
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For ticketing information head to www.sasband.com and point your cursor to the "gigs" page.
If you've been a reader of this newsletter in the past, you know that when I decided to relocate to Las Vegas this past summer, I said that the New York chapter (or book in some perspectives) of my life had come to a close. I was set on making the desert my new and permanent home. It made sense career-wise. It made sense to be moving west and closer to family. But, in the past several months, I've been having to eat a dose of humble pie. Aspen and I are looking to return to New York in late December / early January and we are THRILLED to be returning to what feels like the most "home" we know. We're excited to see where God and our careers take us-- this is yet another testimony that making definite plans in one's life causes God to laugh hysterically. I'm pretty sure of it.
In closing, I want to wish each and every one of you a very, very blessed Christmas season. I look forward to seeing my UK mates on the 17th and 18th of December and hope that I'll be able to see the rest of you soon--when American Idiot explodes onto the New York scene in 2010.
Merry Christmas everyone~
tv
P.S --as Christmas approaches I want to let the new subscribers know that my most recent record "A Better Way" makes a great stocking stuffer and is available from cdbaby.com. You can also digitally download the project from the cdbaby.com site or thru Apple's iTunes.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
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Category: Blogging
If you live anywhere within 400 miles of San Francisco, California--
or near theatre hot-spots like New York or London-- there's no doubt
that you have been met with an onslaught of press regarding Green Day's
"American Idiot" at the Berkeley Repertory Theatre. And, if you are a fan of Green Day in general, you know that fans have been flying into northern California from all over the world to catch this spectacle.
 (Tony Vincent and Billie Joe Armstrong backstage at American Idiot)
I
have to say that this experience has been one of the most amazing rides
I've ever been on. Not only was the production extended before we even
opened the show, but "AI" has been the top-grossing production in the
41-year history of the Rep. Putting aside the massive success of the
show, I have never been a part of something so special, unique,
visceral, full-on and creatively fulfilling. Crafting a show from the
ground up is a very unique opportunity for any actor to be a part of,
but working with a creative team that includes Tony Award-winning
director Michael Mayer, Olivier-winning movement director and choreographer Steven Hoggett, and brilliant music director and arranger Tom Kitt is truly priceless.
 (Scenes from Green Day's American Idiot at Berkeley Rep)
It's
difficult to put on paper-- or even articulate verbally-- what
“American Idiot” is on stage. It's a deliciously loud, visually
hypnotic, skillfully crafted story delivered thru the brilliant music
of Green Day’s “American Idiot” and “21st Century Breakdown”
records. I'm playing a role that I thought I'd never find. His name is
St. Jimmy and he's the alter ego of the central character, "Johnny"
(played by "Spring Awakening"'s Tony Award-winning actor John Gallagher, Jr.). He's dark, manipulative, and manic. He's a bit like Judas. A bit Bowie. A bit Robert Smith. And a bit Sid Vicious
all rolled into one. Every night on stage St. Jimmy gives me a gift in
a way. He gives me a vast landscape to fill and to bring to life-- a
specific character to embody. He also gives me a certain space where a
personal part of me is able to come to life-- a part of me that's
refreshing to feel, thrilling to bring out, and physically exhausting
all at the same time. Perhaps I'm getting a bit too metaphysical here,
but if you've seen “American Idiot”, you know what I'm talking about.
 Many
people have emailed or Facebooked me the question, "Is the show going
to Broadway!?" All of our company is crossing fingers that we will have
a Broadway-debut some time in spring of 2010-- but nothing has been set
in stone as of yet. Stay tuned for further info at my site
(http://www.tonyvincent.com/news). Until that time, you still have
until November 15th to catch this show at the Berkeley Rep. Click here for dates, times and tickets.
 While
I've been living in San Francisco, I've tried to get out as much as
possible to get a feel for the city. Like many major metropolitan
cities, San Fran provides opportunities to see serious art
installations and historical, world-renowned landmarks, and is arguably
one of America's culinary centers. SF is a big proponent of the Slow Food
movement-- "...good, clean and fair food. [They] believe that the food
we eat should taste good; that it should be produced in a clean way
that does not harm the environment, animal welfare or our health; and
that food producers should receive fair compensation for their work."
That sounds nice and wholesome at face value, but because many of the
restaurants here adopt this philosophy, their cuisine is breathtakingly
delicious, fresh and beautiful. If you find yourself visiting San
Francisco any time in the future, you must check out restaurants Zuni Cafe, Chez Panisse, and Bar Jules,--which
has just been named one of Food and Wine Magazine's “10 Best
Restaurants in America”. (Many thanks to documentary director Doug Hamilton for pointing me in the direction of these meccas of deliciousness!)
 (Several San Francisco must-sees)
Along our culinary adventures, Aspen and I stumbled upon this small coffee shop that's not far from where we live. It's called Philz Coffee
and they brew authentic Turkish coffee "one cup at a time". Folks, I
swear to God I've never found a place in America who makes a better cup
of coffee. The coffee is so smooth-- deep in flavour without being
bitter. There's a slight creamy layer on top due to the way their
baristas craft each cup. People, I'm not joking-- there's all this talk
that Blue Bottle
is the king of the bean in this city-- but that's most likely because
those people haven't treated themselves to a cup of Philz.
Most
people don't know that I spent some time working with a very gifted
photographer a few years ago. During that time I got seriously bit by
the photography bug. I have spent a lot of time shooting over the past
year and when I heard that Richard Avedon was showing at SFMOMA,
I jumped at the opportunity to see his work one-on-one. I'm not sure if
this collection of his work will be traveling to other MOMAs or art
galleries around the country, but if it does you really should take
some time and check it out. If not, you have until November 29th to
view it here in San Francisco. (SFMOMA is also showing an 80-minute
documentary on his life that's a must-see.)
Also, I wanted to make mention of some news that was just sent over to me yesterday from TVW
(http://www.tonyvincentworld.com). It seems that there's a petition in
the works to bring me over to the UK as a guest artist for the annual SAS band
Christmas gig. I'd love to join up with Spike’s All Stars again for
some serious kick-ass concerts in December-- so, if you'd lend your
name to the pot, I may be seeing some of you in the UK very very soon!
Click here to send word to the SAS camp!
 (a special birthday gift from many of you-- thank you!)
Finally,
while this is long-overdue, I wanted to send a very special thank you
to everyone who contributed to the brilliant birthday present. The
wines have been drinking amazingly!! Thank you for your sincere
kindness-- you all really kick ass!
Hope to see you soon-- either here in Berkeley as we finish our run with “American Idiot” or over in the UK this December.
Best to you all-- always,
Tony Vincent
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Sunday, July 12, 2009
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Category: Blogging
It's 113F. I forgot just how hot that temperature felt until today-- it's the hottest it's been since I arrived in our new home-base city of Las Vegas, Nevada. We successfully got our New York apartment purged and packed up within a week while we tried to enjoy our last moments as "locals" in the place that's known as "the center of the world". As I type this newsletter, I still can't really believe that I've left the city that I love so deeply. At the moment, I kind of feel like I'm on tour or on some sabbatical of sorts. Ever since I was a little boy, NYC is where I always wanted to live, and for the last 13 years, it's been the place that I've felt honoured to call "home". That being said, New York summers are even more brutal than the ones in Las Vegas, in my opinion. The memory of standing on a subway platform with 98F temperatures combined with 90% humidity makes me feel blessed that I'm in the dry heat of Vegas. And the idea of having a relatively mild winter is a welcomed thing after spending the last one performing in Chicago and Boston. Even those cities' locals said that the winter we experienced was totally brutal-- the worst they had seen in 12 years. So, in light of the weather comparison, it makes moving here a bit easier. Also, Aspen and I have wanted to have the opportunity to plant roots here for quite some time-- as we really dug our time here during the US run of "We Will Rock You"
The beautiful Red Rock Canyon
just a stone's throw from our new home in west Las Vegas.
If you received the last newsletter, you know that I spent the month of May in the brilliant country of Estonia. It was an amazing time. I had the opportunity to perform with some very talented musicians, dancers and singers. Also, we had the privilege of having Estonia's Prime Minister and President in the audience. The concert theme was built around a futuristic love-story, nodding a bit toward the "We Will Rock You" story line. It was two acts of Queen music-- telling a story of love fighting against the demise of humanity. It was really a great experience-- singing some of the best songs ever written and holding court with 15 straight sold out shows.
While Aspen and I were packing up our apartment in NYC, I got a phone call to come in and be seen for the new Green Day opera-- based on their record "American Idiot". At that point I was completely unaware that Green Day had teamed up with Tony Award winning director Michael Mayer to develop a stage production of their Grammy Award winning rock record. For those who don't know the "American Idiot" record, Green Day took inspiration from concept records byThe Who, as well as musicals including "West Side Story" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". It was a bold move by the band to do something in that genre, but boy did it pay off-- selling over 14 million records worldwide. Anyway, the creative team had done two workshops of the "opera" over the past year-- and decided to put it on its feet this fall at The Berkeley Rep beginning September 4th. From what I understand, the entire show had been cast for quite some time-- apart from this one character called "St. Jimmy"-- an alter ego of the principle male "Jesus of Suburbia". The storyline nods to the likes of the film "Fight Club", where a man (played by Edward Norton) has a psychological melt-down against the consumer-based machine of America. Mr. Norton has an alter ego (played by Brad Pitt), who encourages him to create this underground "boys club", in which the members take an oath and sign-up to be part of an army, whose goal is to take down the credit card companies and erase the debt that is owed by basically every single individual on the planet. I'm not sure if the Green Day opera's theme is as carbon copied as the film's, but the main role relationships (Edward's, his alter ego and their girlfriend, played by Helena Bonham Carter, are very similar in nature from what I'm told.
So, long story short, I had 3 auditions in New York and 1 in Los Angeles... and I received a call that Billie Joe Armstrong (lead singer and lyricist of Green Day) and Michael Mayer had tagged me as the man for the role of St. Jimmy. I'm thrilled to get an opportunity to work with the band and Michael on this project-- and to experience this process from its beginning stages. Green Day has been publicly talking about this project for quite some time, and there is great anticipation for the show-- due to the current high-profile status of the band and the history of success stories associated with director Michael Mayer ("Spring Awakening", "Thoroughly Modern Millie"and "Side Man").
 The show begins previews on Friday, September 4th at The Berkeley Rep Theatre. It's set to close October 11th, with a possible 4-week extension. If you wanna see this show, I'm thinkin' ya best get your tickets ASAP. If this production explodes like Duncan Sheik's Spring Awakening did, this is going to be the hottest show to see on any American stage this year. (Tickets will be available from the Berkeley Rep Theatre web site at berkeleyrep.org closer to the dates of the performances.)
It feels very strange to be leaving the new "home" that we've JUST established, but duty calls and I'm chomping at the bit to participate in a full-on rock-opera. I leave Monday for a two-week creation-period at Vassar College's New York Film and Stage school. We'll be working with the band and Mr. Mayer during these initial two weeks-- solidifying the complete production before moving the show to Berkeley, CA. I hope you all get an opportunity to come out and see the production-- and, hell, Berkeley is so close to Napa you have no excuses not to make a weekend out of it! (Who can go wrong with Green Day and nice California Cab!?)
And, just so you don't forget, you can still get all records of mine at cdbaby.com (www.cdbaby.com/artist/tonyvincent) for ONLY $5/CD (if you purchase ANY 3 CDs on the cdbaby.com roster!) Keep in mind that we won't be manufacturing any more physical discs-- so, once they're gone...
Best to you all-- always,
tv
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Thursday, April 23, 2009
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Category: Blogging
Greetings all-
I know that I just put out a recent newsletter (http://tonyvincent.com/news), but some exciting things have reared their heads, spurring me to put out another. So, while Aspen and I are in the midst of a 2-week family-hang in San Diego-- here's what's going on.
 One of the most exciting things I want to announce is a new (blow-your-mind) internet search engine. My South African web designing friends Doug and Tania Czuszak (of Motorola, Spoig and tonyvincent.com fame) have been working over the past year on a new search engine that leaves Google searches in the dust! They have built an engine that actually uses ALL search engines in the cyber-sphere (engines such as Yahoo.com, Ask.com, Windows Live, Wikipedia and more) to deliver the most links for your inquisitive minds to explore. "It's a single search that gives you immediate access to the top searches and related websites for your desired country and category." Check out doo-go.com (at http://www.doo-go.com), then tell all your family and friends about it!
The next thing I want to notify you of is that I've decided to join up with CD Baby's infamous 3-for-$5 record sale! I'm now offering a special-priced multiple-record buy at cdbaby.com so that if you order all 3 of my first records (Love Falling Down, Tony Vincent, One Deed), you will get them for only $5 each!! (Keep in mind, this only applies to the physical CDs and not digital downloads.) What a great time to get these records for your personal music collection (if you've yet to do so), OR to stock up for future gift-giving! Just head over to cdbaby.com, select all of the first 3 records of mine, and upon checkout, you will see that the list prices have been reduced to only $5/project! (Also, if you're interested in other indy projects, some other cdbaby.com artists are also participating the 3-for-$5 album buy. This means you can select any cdbaby.com artist who's offering their records for the 3-for-$5 special and when you buy 3 of these specially-priced records at one time, you get them all for only $5 each!! -- Time to discover some new music me thinks!)
 Before I forget, I want to make a small web-link correction that was incorrect in the last newsletter. The proper Facebook link should have read (http://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-Vincent/775583289). It seems that the Facebook logo had the proper link imbedded, but the text hot-link was incorrect. Forgive me.
Twitter-Twitter-Twitter! I want to let you all know that you can now follow me on Twitter. Just head over to http://www.twitter.com, log into your Twitter account, click on the "Find People" link at the top menu bar, and type in "tvtalks" in the search box. Twitter me up and I'll let you voyeurs know what's going on in my day-to-day life.
Finally, I wanted to let you all know that the indy film that I acted in and worked on musically last year (Freud's Magic Powder or The Discovery Of The Oedipal Complex) has launched a kick-ass website at www.freudsmagicpowder.com. The creative team and web designers have put together a really comprehensive site that articulates and shows (via images and sound) exactly what this captivating film is about. And, if you have any desire to hear the track that I performed on and wrote the lyric for, head to "The Music" link in the lower right-hand side of the main page and click on "Ending Theme". I assure you that this lyric and vocal will raise a few eyebrows! Also, don't forget to check out the "Behind The Scenes" images for the occasional mustache-encrusted Conquistador, Tony Vincent.
Hope everyone is doing well! Don't forget to check out www.doo-go.com and to visit cdbaby.com for their 3-for-$5 CDs!
Peace and grace always,tv
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Tuesday, April 07, 2009
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Category: Travel and Places
Hello hello-
I know I've been a bit incommunicado over the past few months, but there's been several things brewing that I couldn't dialog about-- until now. I always want things set in stone before I post them or send them out in a newsletter. So, now-- as of two days ago-- I can let you all know some of the exciting things that are going on.
 First off, after this Boston leg of Dirty Dancing, I'm heading back to Estonia to headline a really cool project. Choreographer/Director Mare Tommingas and Musical Director Tarmo Leinatamm-- along with Producer Paavo Nogene-- are the creative team behind "Queen: The Doors Of Time"-- a futuristic ballet set to the music of the rock band Queen. I will be headlining this string of 15 performances, being joined by Rolf Roosalu, Tanja Mihhailova, Noorkuu & the Vanemuise Balletitrupp. Some of you may know that I've performed in Estonia before, working with the talented Paavo--so you know that this event is going to very very cool and very full-on! If any of you happen to be in the Tartu area of Estonia during the later part of May, you must come check out these shows. Be assured that they are "guaranteed to blow your mind"! (Check out the "shows" page at www.tonyvincent.com for more information.)
Second-- and this is a big one-- I'm leaving New York City and moving back to Las Vegas, NV. To make a long story concise, Aspen (my wife) has recently signed a contract with Cirque du Soleil to be one of the 4 female vocalists in their new "Life Of Elvis" production set to open in the new City Center property later this year. Many know that I met my wife when she played opposite me in the Vegas incarnation of We Will Rock You. To our surprise, Aspen and I grew to love Las Vegas during our time there, and in the end, we didn't want to leave when the show finished its run at the Paris Las Vegas hotel. Both of us are from the  west coast of the United States and we have always longed to be closer to our extended families. Unfortunately, the planets didn't align to let that happen in 2005. Since returning to New York City, however, we have been looking for opportunities that would take us back to "The Strip". Now, as of only three days ago-- when Aspen inked her deal with Cirque-- we begin planning the logistics to leave the city that I've called home for 13 years and permanently relocate to "Sin City". If you would, please pray for Aspen and I-- there are so many details that we have to deal with that it's seeming a bit overwhelming at the moment. We would both be truly grateful.
So, being that I'm going to be doing a lot of traveling over the next several months-- most of the time with my Mac Book Pro-- I wanted to mention something to the readers of this newsletter. This past winter, when I was on a train in Chicago, I saw this gentleman with a very-very-cool laptop bag. I'm kind of a bag/luggage snob and the style and ergonomics of this bag fascinated me. I casually got closer to him so that I could read the logo on the bag-- which read bbp. I pulled out my mobile and texted myself the name of the company to see if I could find them online when I returned to my flat.
When I returned home, I booted up my comp and googled "bbp bags". I began reading about this company and started viewing several styles of bags and computer sleeves that they manufactured and I was sold! I had been needing to replace my broken-down laptop bag and this was EXACTLY what I was looking for. You all MUST check out this site-- not only because these are the coolest, most comfortable and ergonomic bags I've ever seen/used, but because I contacted the owner of the company and he has offered any subscriber of the tonyvincent.com-newsletter a 10% discount! All you need to do is head over to bbp bags (http://www.bbpbags.com/), chose any non-clearance item, enter in the code: "____" on checkout and you're done! (They even have free ground shipping-- so you can't lose!)
Next, I wanted to let you know that a new re-mastered version of the A Better Way-EP is up at cdbaby.com for digital download. (It will also be up on iTunes within the next month or so.) I always felt that a couple of the tracks on the EP were slightly slow in tempo and needed a bit of caressing to really pop. I contacted Grammy-award-winning mastering engineer Dominic Maita, and he and I took a bit of time to get the tracks to sit exactly where they should have sat from the get-go. I'm thrilled with the results and I think you will be as well. So, if you haven't yet grabbed a copy of the A Better Way-EP--or want the latest and greatest version of the project, head over to http://www/cdbaby.com/tonyvincent and download the digital version now! (There will NOT be a hard-copy of this updated project-- it will only be available for digital download.)
Finally, I wanted to let you know that after many requests, I'm putting up a proper Tony Vincent Facebook account. It can be found at: Tony Vincent's Fan Account. This will be a much easier way to personally be in touch with you all-- so, friend me up and drop me a note. I'll be able to keep you all abreast of day-to-day things that I'm involved with as well as respond to personal messages.
With all that said, I'm off to start packing boxes to ship to Las Vegas and to pack my kickin' ppb bag for the flight out west! Please stay in touch!
Peace and Grace,
tv
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
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Category: Blogging
It's 6:10am. From a window in our 32nd floor Chicago apartment I watch the wind toss small flakes of falling snow between the tall buildings. The frigid lake-effect temperatures have officially staked their claim on this city and from the looks of this week's forecast, more of the frozen ice crystals will descend. We were blessed with a long and very mild autumn, but it's difficult to remember what those days felt like as the now biting winds dry and crack any exposed flesh.  Even though walking the downtown streets now requires several extra minutes of layering winter-wear, the weather hasn't diminished my love for this city. Aspen and I have been here nearly 5 months already and have really been enjoying our time. We both can't get over how clean the downtown is, how much art is out in the open and how genuinely friendly the locals are. As most of many of you know from reading my last newsletter, we temporarily left our home in New York to open the first US company of Dirty Dancing. After a lengthy rehearsal and tech period, the show is now up on it's feet and playing to sold-out houses 8 times a week. It's been such a great feeling to be part of a show that's fresh out of the gates and receiving rave reviews from ticket buyers. It's even more of a thrill to be able to perform with Aspen again-- as it's been over 3 years since we last shared the same stage. (3 years!!-- where has the time gone?)
Many of you know that apart from performing, another passion of mine is wine. Well, now that the show is up and running, I can spend more time in the kitchen-- cooking up dishes that pair with it. Yep, I'm coming clean-- I'm also a foodie. I grew up in an Italian family and with a mother who was (and still is) a queen in the kitchen. Ever since I left for college, I've spent time tinkering with recipes and calling her for advice and guidance. From then on, whenever I would go home, I would schedule time with her in her kitchen. I've spent years reading cookbooks like they were "the classics". Actually, I discovered after reading the big "go-to" cookbooks (like The Joy Of Cooking & Mastering The Art Of French Cooking), there's actually another type of cookbook that's written in a memoir format which I find really addictive... but I'm getting off topic a bit.) Now, instead of flipping thru pages of thick reference-cookbooks, I've become addicted to online food blogs.
Recently, I've made the acquaintance of a really cool food-blogger named Cory at zestycook.com. Cory "writes daily recipes that focus on healthy, easy to prepare recipes that can be followed by anyone. In other words, recipes for the rest of us." While I do like the occasional recipe challenge, I don't really have the time to invest in the prep or the procedure of an intensive culinary escapade. So, Cory's site is a brilliant go-to for solid recipes that I can use on a daily basis. If you're looking for some kickin' recipes for "the rest of us" head over to Cory's site and drop him a line. He's truly a class act! 
 Also, I wanted to let you know that my good friend Ingrid (at tonyvincentworld.com) is revamping her site. Ingrid has the most extensive collection of past and present TV-stuff of any site out there (including mine, embarrassingly so...). So, if you've yet to join her site's newsletter or Facebook page, you should totally subscribe if you wanna be in the know about what's going on in my career. Before I forget, I want to introduce you all to a new addition to our family. After waiting many many months, Aspen and I have finally been able to bring home a beautiful 3.78lb bundle of joy. Her name is Miss Kate and she has truly taken our hearts. She has now set up her own Facebook page and is looking to meet new friends and exciting individuals. If you've got it goin' on and you're looking to meet a very interesting being, friend her up here.  Finally, as Christmas approaches I want to let the new subscribers know that my recent record " A Better Way" makes a great stocking stuffer and is available from cdbaby.com. You can also digitally download the project from the cdbaby.com site as well-- as many overseas fans can't download the project on Apple's iTunes. I want to wish each of you the merriest of holidays and a very blessed Christmas season. I look forward to meeting some of you in the next two cities that Dirty Dancing will be sitting down in-- Boston and Los Angeles. Check out the " shows" page on tonyvincent.com for more details. Best to all of you-- always, tv
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
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Category: Goals, Plans, Hopes
Dear friends,
I'm getting ready to put out a new newsletter this Thursday. In case you don't get these updates-- head to the TV Mailing-List and add your email address. And, no, we don't give these to anyone-- they are just for us!
Merry Christmas
Tony Vincent
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Thursday, November 27, 2008
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Current mood:  thankful
Category: Friends
Wishing you and those close to you the very happiest of thanksgivings.
God bless you all.
tv
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Thursday, July 03, 2008
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Hello hello- I hope this edition of TV-news finds you all well and enjoying the summer weather. As much as I preach my continual bliss-filled testimony about my city, I have a love-hate relationship with New York in the summer. I absolutely love what the city has to offer socially during the months of May thru August-- Shakespeare In The Park, The Bryant Park Summer Film Festival, special events at Lincoln Center and various museums, as well as the onslaught of street fairs. The down-side to living in the city during the summer is the relentless heat. Being that summer is probably the most touristy time of year, I'm sure that many of you know what I'm talking about. There are very few things that are more exhausting than waiting for a late train on a subway platform, basking in the temperatures that reach 100+ degrees. That, and the fact that this concrete jungle reflects the sun's rays with exponential intensity, can indeed wear an individual out on a daily basis. Unless you work at an indoor job--and never choose to take a lunch break-- it's a constant battle to stay cool and dry. It's been an interesting summer for me. Late last year, the main computer in my studio bit the dust due to a power surge in the pre-war building I live in. I thought that I was pretty protected with the power converters and surge protection I was using at the time. Unfortunately, it seems-- after APC negated my replacement claim-- that I was simply drawing too much power from the 2 back-up power solution units that sat behind my main tracking/mixing area. Months went by, due to the holidays and getting married, and I hemmed and hawed about what to do regarding replacing the computer (which was now not worth the repair cost). Whenever upgrading a computer, it's always a battle of "Should I buy now?" "Will apple come out with an upgraded processor in the next month?" "Does it matter if they do?" "Will it be a big enough speed-bump where the extra $ would be a sensible move?" --Anyway, after a long stretch of time, I decided last month to upgrade my studio's (now defunct) dual G5 to a slammin' dual quad-core Intel Mac Pro with a 30" Cinema Display. It's been 4 weeks since getting "her" set up and I've pretty much not been able to leave my studio. I'm daily blown away at how streamlined my writing has become. The jump in speed actually humbles me, mystifies me and brings me to my knees... (okay, can you tell I'm a bit of a tech-head?) ANYWAY... back to the focus of this newsletter. Gigs. The first thing I want to mention is...-- I'm going on the road! Actually, both Aspen and I are leaving New York to be part of the first US company of "Dirty Dancing" (The Classic Story On Stage). --and before you all start writing me cheeky emails, no, I'm not going to be dancing in this production. I'll be the main male vocalist-- basically the soundtrack to the show. We're both really excited to be part of an original company again, to leave the heat of New York City and to be able to sing together. We start rehearsing July 28th in Chicago and have our first performance September 28th at the Cadillac Palace Theatre. We'll be in chicago for 6 months before heading to Boston's Opera House in February 2009. I'll keep everyone posted as to specifics and more details as they come down the pike.  Second, I want to draw your attention to a YouTube link. Last year I had the opportunity to work with a very talented photographer and director named Gerald Slota. (Gerald and I first worked together on the " A Better Way" video in 2004.) Gerald asked me to be part of a short film that he had written and had been working on for quite some time called "Fable". The concept of this film stemmed from a collection of photos that he had shot a few years prior to the writing and filming of the actual piece. After working thru bits of the script in Manhattan, we took the shoot up to Woodstock, NY for a couple days of actual filming. You can view the trailer at Fable Trailer. Drop your comments on the YouTube site as well as on Gerald's home page at www.geraldslota.com. It's dark. Creepy. --very cool.  
(Boy With Pin In Forehead and Untitled by photographer Gerald Slota)Finally, one of the most enjoyable parts of my summer was acting in another short film earlier this month. The film is called "Freud's Magic Powder" and is directed by the incredibly talented Swiss director Edouard Getaz. Many people aren't aware of this, but Sigmund Freud's early work toyed with the effects that cocaine had on the intellectual properties of man. In this film I play the role of "El Conquistador"-- a rather ambiguous figure and a man that truly intrigues Freud. One of the coolest parts of this project was that I got the chance to work with a French composer to write the lyric to a musical dream-sequence piece that I also appear in. The song itself is the soundtrack behind this trippy-nightmare and, from the bits of film that I viewed after the shoot, I can't wait to see it in its final state! Edouard will be showcasing this film at film festivals all over the world later this fall and early into next year. We're all crossing fingers that this gem will be picked up for a full feature-length film. When I get the schedule of the film's viewing schedule, I'll let everyone know. (In case you happen to be in Cannes during May 2009.)  (Photo of Sigmund Freud, 1938)
In closing, know that my thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been effected by the massive flooding in the mid-west United States and all the fires that are swallowing up large sections of the dry western parts of our country. Many God keep each and every one of you safe. Always,
Tony Vincent
P.S. As I was in the middle of editing this newsletter, I took a brief break and headed up the street to get my mail. In the bulk of magazines, bills and advertisements, there was a hidden package slip in the stack. I signed the slip and handed it to José behind the counter in exchange for a heavy cardboard box. I brought the box back to my flat and opened it to find that it was an early birthday present-- from many of you!! A very kind note along with 6 bottles of brilliant wine wished me a very blessed birthday. I found out that this gift of "six continents of wine from six continents of fans" was orchestrated by the brilliant Ingrid Eiersland over at Tony Vincent World. Ingrid, thank you so very much for your continual support and encouragement. And to the many of you who had a hand in this truly special gift- thank you from the bottom of my heart. This is such a special gift-- and one that I will remember long after the bottles have been enjoyed. You all have blessed me so much.
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Friday, May 02, 2008
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Category: Music
Selling bits of my studio- only serious inquiries please.
details can be found at: http://newyork.craigslist.org/mnh/msg/663448302.html
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