WHY TONY SUMMERHAYS
ONE-MAN-BAND?

ACTUAL MUSICIAN / SINGER
Tony actually sings and plays musical instruments: Keyboard, Guitar, Trumpet and Harmonica.

He also arranges, programs and pre-records most of his own background music so it sounds more like a real live band and not just Karaoke tracks which tend to sound canned (as if one is singing along with the jukebox).

VERSATILITY
Tony performs over 450 songs, a wide variety of styles including Pop, Rock, Country, R&B, Latin, Big Band and Standards from The 40's on up to current songs.

Nearly all his repertoire was learned at the request of his patrons who dance. His music appeals mostly to audience ages 40 years & older.

Most bands excel at playing a few musical styles like Country, Rock & Roll or Jazz but, few have gone to the extra effort of learning the diverse variety of music that Tony performs.

DANCE BEAT
As a rule, most musicians are not very good dancers. Few could tell the difference between a West Coast Swing and a Rumba.

Because Tony has taken years of Ballroom Dance Instruction, he knows the steps, rhythms & tempos to most of the popular dances. His arrangements are far more danceable because they purposely compliment the dancer’s moves.

AUDIENCE INTERACTION
Because Tony constantly interacts with patrons both on & off stage, he is far more aware of his customer’s musical & entertainment needs.

PROFESSIONAL WARDROBE
Tony takes his stage appearance as seriously as he does his music. His vast wardrobe of Classy Stage Clothing includes Tuxedos and Theme Costumes to fit any occasion.

FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL
Unlike most people who perform music as a fun hobby, Tony is a Full Time Professional Musical Entertainer. He treats his talent and his craft like a business. That's why so many people hire Tony Summerhays.

THE WALTER & HAYS BAND 1985 - 1993

Tony Summerhays: Keyboard, Trumpet & Vocal
Walt Gregory: Guitar, Keyboard, Trumpet & Vocal
Cory Brown: Bass Guitar & Vocal
Dan Stephensen: Drums & Vocal

For 8 years, The Walter & Hays Band performed in nearly all of Utah's popular nightclubs and for numerous high profile, black tie social events.

They performed on The Primary Children's Miracle Network Telethon in Disneyland introducing nationally known comedians including Jeff Foxworthy and Rich Little.

They also performed in The Bahamas, Florida, Hawaii, Las Vegas and other major U.S cities.

Walt and Tony continue to perform, individually as solo acts and together as a duo. Visit waltgregory.com for information about Walt Gregory.

PERSONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Eagle Scout,duty to God Award

Music scholarship to Weber State College

2nd Degree Blackbelt in WTF Taekwondo, Red Belt in Hapkido  

also plays drums in the Salt Lake Community College Jazz Band and took lessons all on his own

with his own money. Atta boy!!!

currently in college and working towards a pharmacy degree (oh boy this is going to be expensive !!)

thanks to his MOM (her name is Toni , thank  the lord we did't name him Tony(i) ??)  or Sterling ???) that raised a good Kid !!

He's also a pretty good fishing buddy !! (catch and release Ha Ha Ha!!)