Tony Furtado

Rank #1 Portland, OR Americana / Folk / Singer/Songwriter

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Members: Tony Furtado-slide guitar, banjo, and vocals

Sounds Like: Ry Cooder, Bela Fleck, Paul Simon, Ben Harper, Iron & Wine

Label: Funzalo, Rounder Records, What Are Records, Dualtone, Funzalo Records

Manager: Tony Furtado

Bio: I'm an Americana/Roots/folk musician based in Portland OR. Just released my 16th album! I play slide guitar (a la Ry Cooder/David Lindley), banjo (2-time natl champ), sing, & write songs. Ive collaborated and toured over the years w/ Alison Krauss, Greg Allman, Jim Lauderdale, Jules Shear, Derek ... See Full Bio

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: Who hears my tweets in Seattle?Sun May26,Triple Door- my band w Danny Barnes open & sits in! Good tix are going fast! http://t.co/8d7EQVg7Cw

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“Ironically, Mississippi Studios is in Oregon, but then again, Tony Furtado has always been partial to the ironic. After winning several National Bluegrass Banjo Championships, Furtado decided that he wanted to master slide guitar instead. And after critics started referring to him as a roots music prodigy, he decided it was time to explore blues and pop. His recent DVD/CD, Live at Mississippi Studios, chronicles a night of diverse originals by this ever-evolving musician. And whether the gossamer folk of “Golden,” newgrass energies of “Portlandia” or aggressive rock of “Toe The Line,” Furtado’s virtuosic playing spans all forms of instruments and genres throughout the evening. His honeyed croon and poetic lyricism prove to be the performance’s greatest through-line, wholly convincing onlookers that true talent doesn’t need categories. Fady Khalil”

— Fady Khalil, Relix

““Golden, Tony Furtado's new 15th CD, is one of the best in the career of this bluegrass banjo prodigy turned bluesy slide guitarist turned singer-songwriter. This CD best integrates the three facets of his style. It's the most consistent set of original songs Furtado had created for an album, the playing by Furtado and his guests is inventive and tasteful, and it features some of his best vocals. It's also pleasingly eclectic, with folk, blues, rock, and bluegrass influences mingling easily.” - George Graham, reviewer, DJ WVIA. ”

— George Graham, George Graham Reviews

““…one of his most accessible and engaging records yet….An essential collection, Golden is every bit as radiant as its title implies.” ”

— Lee Zimmerman , Blurt

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SoCal to the UK
Oct 21, 2009
Not much to say here except Im finishing up my Socal run, heading to NM to play ... [more]

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In the Hollow

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Golden (Broken)

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The Willows Cry

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Angels we know

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Thu
May 23

The Green Frog
Bellingham, WA, US | 8:00pm
The Green Frog
Bellingham, WA, US
Thu May 23 8:00pm
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May 24

private function
Saltspring Island, BC, CA | 8:00pm
private function
Saltspring Island, BC, CA
Fri May 24 8:00pm
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May 25

Vern Burton Center
Port Angeles, WA, US | 1:30pm
Vern Burton Center
Port Angeles, WA, US
Sat May 25 1:30pm
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May 26

Triple Door
Seattle, WA, US | 8:00pm
Triple Door
Seattle, WA, US
Sun May 26 8:00pm
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Tony Furtado Band will be joined by the great, and ever-evolving Danny Barnes for an adventurous night of music!
Thu
Jun 27

Chief Theater
Steamboat Springs, CO, US | 8:00pm
Chief Theater
Steamboat Springs, CO, US
Thu Jun 27 8:00pm
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Twundaofficial
Just stopping by to show love.. keep up the good work.
Karen Rae Anderson-S...
Fantastic!!!!
STAND VOLUME
Awesome Music!
Ben Aaron
Awesome guitar playing and singing, Tony! Good luck on your upcoming shows.
XLR8ER
really nice work :) \m/ great voice
Gayle Myrna
Really enjoyed your flowing, mind stretching performance at the Waterfront Blues Festival. Wonderful stuff!