Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron
“Bumblefoot” Thal has joined forces with Tony Harnell former TNT frontman and
his unique NY based acoustic/electric band. Since leaving TNT in 2006 Harnell
has continued recording both hard rock, metal and acoustic rock albums and has
been performing his entertaining acoustic set to sold out crowds around the New
York City circuit with his current line up which features guitarist Jason Hagen,
Amy Harnell (vocals/percussion) and newest member Cassandra Sotos (TSO, Mark
Wood), on 7-string electric violin.
The two met 20 years
earlier when Tony was forming a new band after TNT took a break in 1992, and in
Jan 2012 Ron and Tony were reunited at the NAMM convention in L.A. where the two
started discussing the possibility of working together.
After Ron attended one of
Tony’s recent performances in August, which Thal proclaimed was “the best
acoustic show he had ever seen”, Tony, being a fan of Ron’s other-worldly and
original fretwork asked if he’d like to join him on the project and contribute
to his EP which was already underway. Harnell states, “in addition to Ron’s
superhuman and beautiful guitar playing, he also happens to have a great voice
and writes amazing songs which will greatly add to this project both live and in
the studio. Thal has also been a longtime fan of Harnell's songwriting and vocal
artistry, so the new coalition seems more than natural.
The group is also
announcing the launch of a Pledge Music campaign, which allows the fans to
contribute to and watch the making of the EP. A portion of the proceeds from the
campaign will go to Breast Cancer Research. With the new lineup and EP on the
way, the group will tour nationally and internationally as a foursome featuring
Harnell, Thal, Harnell (Amy) and Sotos under the name, "Tony Harnell and the
Wildflowers featuring Bumblefoot." Hagen will remain an integral part of
songwriting and recording and will be appearing with the group for local
performances. Harnell also states, “Ron’s live appearances with this project
will be subject to his schedule with GNR but he’ll be with us for the live shows
whenever possible.”
The project already has
shows booked in Vegas and Europe as well as the prestigious, soon to be
re-opened Cutting Room in NYC which has relocated and is being touted as one of
the coolest new venues in the city.
Harnell and Thal have also
been discussing other plans for a full electric band and have already started to
reach out to some well-known musicians to join them. “That’ll manifest after the
acoustic EP which is due out in early 2013.”
To be a part of this
amazing project go to:www.pledgemusic.com/projects/tonyharnell
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