Tony Painting and The Power
A real “ git up n dance “ band
Classic Rock, Boogie Rock , Blues Rock, Soul Covers
Plus Original Material.
Auckland Region

Tony Painting & the Power :
- The real “ git up n dance “ band
Boogie Rock , Blues Rock, Plus Original Material.
Fronted by U.K. Guitarist Tony Painting. Born in Birmingham, England started playing in local pubs & clubs in the early seventies.
Formed rock band ‘New England’ ( Deep Purple style) with some success, even supporting Ozzy Ozbourne’s ‘Blizzard of Oz’. Changed style and joined a punk band ’The Sussed’, got signed to the same recording label as UB40 and had a single played on national radio.
Late 80s formed ‘ The Band of Gypsys’ playing Boogie Blues guitar Rock, recorded The Band of Gypsys C.D. which got national air play and secured many festivals,( Bulldog Bash Biker gig, 80,000 people) pubs, clubs & support gigs. Playing with & supporting Ozzy Ozbourne, Jools Holland Big Band, The Groundhogs , Robert Plant, Steve Gibbons, Budgie, Ruby Turner to name a few.
Moved to New Zealand and formed The Power band with seasoned Kiwi musicians Ken Green ( keyboards ) Mark Dunasement ( bass ) Mick Beck ( drums )
Playing covers from Albert King, Robert Cray, Albert Collins, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder, Rory Gallagher, Jeff Beck, Gary Moore, Eric Clapton
Plus original material off the TONY PAINTING (Band of Gypsys) CD (Kiwi edition)

TONY PAINTING & THE POWER Tribute to STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN
Due to the great success of the 20yr Anniversary Tribute Tour of the
STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN SHOW
They offer up to a 4hour show playing all the songs S.R.VAUGHAN was known for.

songs ; badge(cream), stormy monday(albert king), continental op, hands off, tattoo lady, million miles(rory Gallagher), rock me baby(bb king), superstition(stevie wonder), them changes(jimi hendrix), badge(eric clapton) nutbush city limits(bob segar), if you have to know(Lonnie mack)

roadhouse blues, im gonna run to you, cak & eat it, other woman, baby wants to boogie, you aint gonna fool me again, s&m blues, my feet down touch the road, im coming back someday (t r painting) originals.

Ideal for:- Corporate functions, Private Parties, Festivals, Cossie & RSA Clubs.
( or for anyone who wants to get down & boogie )