Tony Rivera

Life-long Flamenco artist Tony Rivera has studied under the tutelage of guitar legends Dennis Koster, Emilio Prados, Mario Escudero and Juan Orozco, Rivera is a graduate of both the American Institute of Guitar and the Juan Orozco School of Flamenco Guitar. Rivera has cultivated his own style of music, Flamenco Blues, combining the best of New Orleans and Chicago Blues with the bold flavor of Flamenco guitar playing, re-creating classic rock songs, as well as original compositions, infusing each piece with its own Flamenco Blues style, stirring intense emotions in its audiences.
Performance venues have included the Pentagon and Newark Cathedral; the Knitting Factory, Tobacco Road, and the Cutting Room in New York City; 91 Main, Colleen’s, and Ramapo Valley Brewery in New York; and Bourbon Street, CrossRoads, and Hansel’s in New Jersey. Have performed on behalf of Guitars for Life, NJ Transit, and such charities as the Red Cross and Toys for Tots. Performed with such nationally known musicians as Billy Bang (legendary fiddle player), Willy Calhoun (Living Colour), Vassar Clements Band, Tom Chapin, Stanley Jordan, Buddy Miles, and Michael Powers.

A well respected solo guitarist, Rivera also performs with a group of 3 - 7 fellow musicians. As a soloist, Rivera can provide sound for smaller, more intimate venues. For larger venues and audiences, a sound system with sound guy equipped with direct boxes (DI) would be needed. Any other staging or visual effects to be provided by event host. For large and small gigs, an armless chair or stool should be provided.