Sw!tch-Tone
Sw!tch-Tone is a dynamic and diverse combination of model/singer Sw!tch and lead-solo drummer & percussionist Bill Simone.
The groups sound is a unique combination of Concrete Blond; alternative-rock Indie, Britpop sound with The Pretenders; classic /hard rock, and electronica/dance style.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Switch is a dazzling Finnish- American beauty, overflowing with numerous, exceptional talents.
Her entertainment professions vary from modeling for camera, reputable magazines and event, plus local and international runway, NASCAR spokes modeling for; Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Peneske, Marlboro and Toyota racing teams.
She is an unsigned, singer- song writer for Sw!tch-Tone; with uniquely, strong vocals with several exceptional and dynamic vocal ranges like no other and has been in the Dallas Top 10 Underground Indie Radio Charts for music from the âœMake The Switchâ CD.
Switchâs three #1 hit songs: âœMr. 2-Facedâ, and âœSickened.â Have received credits as being the "Most Played Songsâ. âœKingdom Of The Moonâ was awarded âœThe Best 2005 Rhythm and Blues Artist for Lyrics & Acoustic Composition.âœ
Her amazing songwriting and lyrics have been of interest to Nashvilleâs Paramount Group the last four years, offering her a songwriting contract, but Switch gracefully declined.
*1995: Sw!tch got the opportunity to get up on stage to perform "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" with Legendary Rock Diva "Pat Benetar" at Dallas, Texas bar the âœCurtain Clubâ.
*2002- 2003: Sw!tch musically worked at "Scooters Live" in Carrollton, Texas for DeâMarq Entertainment along with several photo shoots for Biocom Entertainment with a personal good friend and brilliant prodigy and keyboardist; Jerry Impini - who is in the well-known Dallas band "Strangleweed".
*2004- 2005: She recorded in Dallas, Texas with "Swisher House's" very own Rap Star; "Jay D - The Kidd" and assisted in his collaborations with world-famous "Mike Jones" and "Dub ZZ aka CuZZ/the Grim Reaper."
*2005: She was the lead singer and bassist for the Indie Rock band Mantes.
*2006: She did a âœCelebrityâ Radio Interview on K E G L âœMikey In The Morningâ show in Dallas
*2006: She was the lead singer for the Rock band Gypsee Rose.
*2006 - 2007: Sw!tch went solo and sold over 400K copies of her âœMake The Sw!tchâ acoustic CD worldwide, winner her numerous awards and recognitions for her outstanding music and songwriting.
*2007: She did a âœCelebrityâ Radio Interview with Bostonâs âœCyber Music Connectionâ show in her Rowlett home.
*2008: Sw!tch @"Rowdy Rockies Roadhouse"-East Texas where she performed 4 songs Live as a Special Guest .
* 2008: Sw!tch @"Iguana Club"- West Texas- She performed 3 songs Live.
*2009: Pompano Beach 25th Annual Seafood & Music Festival - LIVE CONCERT
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Bill Simone is a brilliant Italian- New Yorker, swarming with an extraordinary passion and talent for all genres of music.
He moved to Texas in the early 70âs and became a huge demand for his amazing, lightening speed and agility like no other, being labeled as âœThe Worldâs Bestâ and âœLead Solo Drummerâ by numerous local bands.
Simone formerly played for the successful and well-known âœJoe Satriani Tribute band -Crystal Planet.â Do to an ongoing, band member's personal tribulations; Bill was forced to part ways, to better his career and landed a position with another local Texas rock band âœScrap Iron.â
February 14th, 2008 â“ Sw!tch-Tone just happened to be searching for that âœPerfectâ drummer, putting all puns aside; Simone "fit the bill" after being introduced to Sw!tch by a fellow musician at a ritual friend / band âœFree for allâ jam session,
Simone and Sw!tch immediately recognized their indistinguishable styles, love and desire for music and without hesitation Bill âœMade the Sw!tchâ and the rest is history.
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Jagg was born and raised in Dallas. He currently resides in Rowlett, Texas.This exceptional young talent attends R.H.S. â“ Rowlett High School and comes from an extremely artistic and recognized musical family.
He is Co-Owner, Executive Sound Engineer and Producer of Studio XI - the official Sw!tch-Tone Recording Studio.
Being the newest and youngest of Sw!tch-Tone; Jaggâs extraordinary musical compositions and melodic arrangements has paid off, giving Sw!tch-Tone and their âœLittle Secretâ album the first #1 Hit song: âœSpank Me Laterâ that has over 12 million fans and listeners.
In addition to his songwriting ability, Jaggâs indistinguishable âœOzzy Osbourne-Prince of Darknessâ vocals, will be featured on the 2009 self-debut album titled: âœSw!tch-Toneâ as lead, male vocals for the duet song: âœClose My Eyes Foreverâ.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
CURRENTLY WORKING ON THE 2009 TOUR
Pompano Beach Florida
O'Rileys Bar & Grill - Dallas, Txeas
Skillman Street Pub - Dallas, Texas
Your musical influences
Sw!tch is what sets apart us from the typical band/ act. She is an extremely sexy woman and dynamic vocalist with extraordinary vocal ranges like no one has ever heard or seen before.
She has uniquely strong vocals with a sensual and seductive flare. She knows how to use her looks to get our crowd (both men and women) pumped, in addition to our stage performance(s), enthusiasm, and ability to interact with our audience(s) keeping them captivated and mesmerized throughout our entire show, keeping them wanting and coming back for more.
Both, Sw!tch and Bill Simone have 100% perseverance on and off the stage.
