ToniLynne is a true west-coast girl! Oregon, then
California, then Washington state until she moved to Ponte Vedra
Beach in 1999. She came to the Jacksonville area in search of the
sun -- true story! She studied classical piano for eight years. As
a child she enjoyed putting on mini-concerts for neighbors and friends using
the family player piano and her voice. She has done some musical theatre, but
most of her singing has been within the context of church. Her favorite
artists include Amy Lee, Melissa Etheridge, Bonnie Raitt, and Etta James. Her
CD, Broken Chains, recorded in early 2008, included an original piece,
"I Wait, I Believe, I Wonder, I Hope." Toni says, "I had
no idea I could write music until I just sat down with a beer and started
typing and singing along. That was a very good day! There is
nothing more satisfying (okay, maybe being a mom qualifies) than
grabbing the attention of individuals in the audience and entertaining
them." Her goal is to entertain with every song and every
note. A show-off (and a flirt) by nature, the stage is the perfect
playground for her! She is thrilled to be a part of ReZist and looks
forward to many fun and exciting times!