Artist description Valentine(vocals, keyboards) has worked with musicians such as, the late Richard Calandra (Spyro Gyra), Gurf Morlix (Lucinda Williams), and producer Chris Brown (Paul Winter Consort) and has shared the stage with such acts as Al Dimeola, Average White Band, Gary Burton, Hugh Mesakela, Janis Ian, Betty Carter, and many more. His production music has been featured on many major television network presentations including: Mad About You, Today Show, Unsolved Mysteries, and 60 Minutes. Val is also, head of his own music software company which develops and markets Drumtrax MIDI software

Music Style Rock/Blues

Musical Influences rock,blues,jazz,r&b

Similar Artists Steely Dan, Bruce Hornsby, Steve Winwood, Don Henley

Group Members Valentine - vocals, keyboards Lou Tourtellot - guitar Gregory Maliski - bass Tom Green - drums

Instruments vocals, keyboards, guitar, bass, drums

Albums Better Days, Walkin' Shoes, Thief Of Hearts

Press Reviews WALKIN' SHOES - "the music sizzles and the vocals are right on the money. With considerable talent and versatilely evident throughout, Valentine is a standout."-Musician's Trade Journal__WALKIN' SHOES -"Valentine's his name and we got some bluesy, jazzy, rockin' keyboards here. As the writer of this album also, a high five goesout to him for all the good work. Nice job!!" - Boston SoundCheck Magazine__"Do yourself a favor, and pick up a copy of "Walkin' Shoes" and find out what you've been missing." - Indie-Music.com Nice music...really good....I like the feeling alot.... "The music sizzles and the vocals are right on the money. With considerable talent and versatilely evident throughout, Valentine is a standout ." -Musician's Trade Journal "Solid song structure, unflappable delivery and beeline arranging..... the artist roots are showing above the soil.!" - Real Time Records.com "We received Walkin' Shoes last night and have played it thru twice, it is really good. The vocals are incredible, solid!" - Rainmaker Publicity Great stuff you've got there! I checked out your tunes. You sound great! Cool tunes, t

Additional Info Valentine's instrumental music: /artists/60/valentine.html

Location Buffalo, NY - USA

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