Born in Saint Louis, Missouri, Antone began singing in school talent shows at age nine. After winning the Chicago “Home Jam “Contest at Chicago State University, he pursued his singing career while also sponsoring many talent contests in the Chicago area, offering other artists the opportunity to perform.
His interest in Barry White came at a very early age. He utilized the lyrics to Barry’s songs to talk to girls and the girls were unaware of from where those romantic lines came. Antone was very successful in overcoming his shyness.
Although he liked Barry’s songs, he could not change them. At a young age, he was a tenor, sounding a lot like Michael Jackson. Throughout the years, his prayers were answered for a deeper, seductive voice. Now Antone can sing the baritone songs that he had always wished to sing.
Antone is currently pursuing a career in becoming the next, great baritone.
Antone performs with tracks, or either a six-piece band, and he has recently written, arranged and produced a song entitled, “Love Slave”. Antone has also become one of Chi-Sound records’ newest recording artists; recently signing a recording contract with Chi-Sound’s owner, Mr. Carl Davis.
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Antonedrain'S GOALS
Sign with a major label.
Antonedrain'S HISTORY
Performances/Festivals:
•The Black Arts Festivals in Kalamazoo, I (July 2005)
•The Chicago Black Arts Festival in Washington Park (Sept. 2005)
•The Isaac Hayes Club in Memphis, TN (July 2005)
•Taste of Chicago - Preview, WLS (ABC 7), 8:15 a.m. (July 2, 2006)
•Taste of Chicago-Grant Park, “Tribute to Barry White” (July 4, 2006)
•Ben Harbor, MI Soul Festival (July 2007)
Theatre/Musicals/ Special Concerts:
•Soul Heaven (June 2003)
•Under Your Spell (Aug. 2003)
•Sultry Singing Men of Soul (Feb. 2004--2007)
•Birthday Bash- Chicago Defender Columnist, TC Hooks (May 2005)
•Birthday Bash-Chicago Sun Times Columnist Stella Foster (Aug. 2006)
•The Resorts Casino Hotel in East Chicago, IN (Feb. 2006)
•Opening Act: for The Temptations (August 2007)
Fundraisers/Benefits:
•Hearing Impaired Foundation, Maywood, IL (April 2002)
•The Ivy Pearl Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Sorority, Inc. (March 2004-2007)
•ABC 7’s Ken Bedford’s Breast Cancer Awareness Concert (Aug. 2005)
•South Suburban Links (Dec. 2006, 2007)
Publications/Recordings:
•Recorded, written & arranged a CD entitled “Love Slave” (Sept. 2001)
•Recorded a “demo” Tribute to Barry White (Feb. 2004)
•Contracted with Chi-Sound Record’s owner, Carl Davis (Jan. 2006)
For bookings or contact information you may contact:
Charles Drain at Draino@madjazzpoetry.com or
Remell Nichols at (773) 366- 8542 or via e-mail at Antone459@aol.com.