The Band
Who We Are
STEVE TEDESCO
Steve is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician in his own right. Local rockers may remember Steve from the band “BARRAGE”, who produced 3 hit CD’s in the 90’s. After his time on the road touring countless cities & states, Steve settled down with a family and started his own business, Stevens Kitchens.
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Steve has rocked the Central Florida area for years, from back in the days of The FBI, Fern Park Station, and Janie Lane’s Sunset Strip to Orlando’s current hotspots such as Dexter’s of Lake Mary, Winter Park & Café Murano’s.
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Steve took to the stage once again as the high energy front man for ICED DOWN. Steve’s powerhouse vocals and phenomenal stage presence kept Iced Down one of the most sought after acts in Orlando for 6 years. Iced Down headlined Bike Week and Biketoberfest, as well as opening for many national acts including, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, CCR, Pat Travers, Warrant, Vince Neil, Spin Doctors and Huey Lewis. Steve, the lead singer of BLACK CANVAS, is joined by former band mates: Tony Visconti & Jeff Bonenfant of Barrage & Kenny Smith from the days of Wanted. This group is poised to entertain the masses once again with their own particular style and sound.
Lead Vocals & Guitar
STEVE TEDESCO
Steve is an accomplished singer, songwriter, and musician in his own right. Local rockers may remember Steve from the band “BARRAGE”, who produced 3 hit CD’s in the 90’s. After his time on the road touring countless cities & states, Steve settled down with a family and started his own business, Stevens Kitchens.
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Steve has rocked the Central Florida area for years, from back in the days of The FBI, Fern Park Station, and Janie Lane’s Sunset Strip to Orlando’s current hotspots such as Dexter’s of Lake Mary, Winter Park & Café Murano’s.
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Steve took to the stage once again as the high energy front man for ICED DOWN. Steve’s powerhouse vocals and phenomenal stage presence kept Iced Down one of the most sought after acts in Orlando for 6 years. Iced Down headlined Bike Week and Biketoberfest, as well as opening for many national acts including, Cheap Trick, Eddie Money, CCR, Pat Travers, Warrant, Vince Neil, Spin Doctors and Huey Lewis. Steve, the lead singer of BLACK CANVAS, is joined by former band mates: Tony Visconti & Jeff Bonenfant of Barrage & Kenny Smith from the days of Wanted. This group is poised to entertain the masses once again with their own particular style and sound.
TONY VISCONTI
Tony began playing music at an early age, starting with the trumpet. His innate talent for guitar made it's debut at the age of 13, developing his skills and using his AC/DC & Van Halen inspired passion, Tony went on to win the 10th Grade Talent contest with his band “BIOFEEDBACK”.
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With the Stage set, Tony began to play professionally at 18 in “SCEPTER”. This lead him to Orlando and a few years later formed a new group “WANTED” Then Tony went on to form “BARRAGE” which changed his musical life. Barrage had much success touring the “A” club circuit, winning Jammy awards for “Best Band” and “Best Guitar” Barrage went on to release 3 CD’s of incredible original material. Tony also forged a great relationship with BLACK CANVAS’ own Steve Tedesco, who was the lead singer of “BARRAGE”! Tony and Steve have been playing music together for over twenty years and in 2011, Tony joined forces with Steve, Shawn and René rocking central Florida as part of central Florida’s perennial powerhouse group, ICED DOWN. Now these four hit the stage as BLACK CANVAS.
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Tony owns and operates a Full Service Production Company, AAAA Productions. They provide audio and lighting systems to some of the music industries biggest names.
Lead Guitar & Vocals
KENNY SMITH
Bass & Vocals