Tony Xenos

With an infectious blend of interweaving vocal melodies, soaring harmonies, and unconventional guitar rhythms, Athens, Ohio-based singer-songwriter Tony Xenos's brand of folk rock is in turns playful and introspective, energetic and intimate.

Tony has been making music for more than 30 years, channeling an early love for 60’s folk music, 70's rock music, and groundbreaking bands such as R.E.M. into an eclectic array of projects and over a half dozen albums. In addition to his solo work, Tony fronted the beloved college alt-rock band Cactus Pears, and the interactive, family-friendly band Flyaway Saturn, the latter appearing at the celebrated Nelsonville Music Festival in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

Tony is currently writing and recording new music with Olden Child, a collaborative project with long-time friends Rob Powell, Michael Rinaldi-Eichenberg, and Courtney Xenos. The group has released one single, Firefly, and is set to drop their second this summer.       

Now back in performance, Tony returns with renewed purpose and a fresh perspective, bringing his signature sound--along with new surprises including an exploration of folktronica and the launch of his latest project, History in Resonance.

(Photo courtesy of Kent Butler)