In one of his musical incarnations, Tony Airoldi was a member of country- rockers Greezy Wheels, pretty much the house band at the legendary Armadillo World Headquarters in the 1970's. He is currently performing in and around Austin with Tommy Elskes and with his own group Smokin' Hyenas. "Now and again a release comes in I know nothing about; sometimes putting one on is like opening a thoughtful gift - a surprise, something you wouldn’t have gotten for yourself, but welcome and refreshing. This experience was just that- a simple impeccably produced collection of original instrumentals, Airoldi’s acoustic guitar complemented by Rummel and el Saleh’s keyboards. Normally, I like words with my music, and tend to forget the impact and importance of other musical expressions; this is a welcome reminder. Whether for meditation, dinner parties, roadtrips or housecleaning, his compositions soothe the soul, energize the spirit and tickle the ears, a celebration of the diversity of Austin made music. A perfect gift for all seasons and any occasion, this little jewel mixes Texas roots with classical sensibilities. My prediction is you’ll want two at least- one to keep and one to give."