Dreamin Again (Country)
TJ Sparks
Location: AMERICA NORTH: USA:New York (NY)
Record Label:Sparks Country Records
Website:scegrp.com/
Contact: Anthony Barletta aka (TJ Sparks)
email: info@sparkscountrymusic.com
Mobile: 646-203-9594
Office: 718-873-3333
Available for interviews 2:30-3:30 and 7pm-10pm EST M-F also Saturdays 9am-11am and Sundays 2pm-7pm
For bookings, please call the office line and leave a message
EP: Country Hardball
Artist:TJ Sparks, Member ASCAP
Publisher:SPARKS COUNTRY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP CORP, Member ASCAP
Writers: Anthony Barletta, Jack Mazzola, Richard Dyer and Harris Kapland: All Members ASCAP
Recording Studio :Kim Copeland Studios ,Nashville
Producer: Kim Copeland
Musicians:
Buddy Hyatt – Piano, Keyboards
Jim Hyatt - Bass
Glen Duncan – Fiddle, A. Guitar
Shawn Fichter – Drums, Percusion
Jon Conley – E. Guitar
EP title: Country Hard Ball
Songs
1. Back to You --- QM-ASW-18-50084
2. Hold On --- QM-ASW-18-50088
3. Georgia Twist --- QM-ASW-18-50087
4. Can You Feel It --- QM-ASW-18-50086
5. Dreamin Again --- QM-ASW-18-50085
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Dreamin Again : Immediate Release
"Dreamin Again" is about a friend of mine who got divorced. We used to joke with him when he used to tell us about his dates he went on and stuff. I used to say " man, you must be dreaming" which was the inspiration for this song.
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TJ Sparks Bio
TJ Sparks is one of the fast rising country music singer-composers in New York. TJ recently released his debut song “Back to you” much to the excitement of his growing army of fans in New York and New Jersey. His first song has gained much success and fame. The exciting, newfangled track continues to gain interest from country music enthusiasts all over the country. TJ stands for Tony Joseph and Sparks comes from his nickname Tony Sparks.
Who Is TJ Sparks?
TJ Sparks was born Anthony Barletta on 10/31/1963 in Brooklyn, NY. The singer-songwriter has tapped into his passion for music since he was 12 years old. His father was a big fan of Charlie Pride and Johnny Cash. Even though he was a city boy he spent many a day up in Liberty NY, about a hundred miles out of the city where back in the 70’s the music consisted mainly of country genre.
His first experience with music was in first grade playing the Violin in the school band, then graduated to Trombone and finally in high school bass guitar in the jazz band. In HS he joined a band that played rock and spent the next 4 years playing for the school and friends. The development of his love for rock and jazz music was the result of a lifetime of musical influence. Growing up around talented musicians and playing in bands insinuates that Tony was always surrounded by these genres of music.
A Comeback to the music industry after 20 years’ break
TJ’s music ambitions to play went silent for 20 years but still loved metal until 1996 when his wife’s friend’s husband played guitar and wanted to jam. The light bulb turned on in his head and said “This is awesome; I want to put together a band and take a shot at a record deal.” At this point he was convicted that making music was his passion life. TJ made making music his main goal, he began to write, sing and showcase his talent in various venues across New York. He played at a few gigs and events to make sure that his name and music were being heard by many people across the state.
Bands and albums in the 90’s
Driven by the influences of renowned rock stars like Elvis Presley, TJ Sparks formed a band called “Real” that created some incredibly good music, TJ love playing melodic bass lines with his 5 string bass, singing back up and was the foundation to all the music created. The singer Richard