The Testosta Tones


1950s American ‘Street Corner Soul’, like Barbershop before it, was a truly organic and accessible way to come together and make music. Its massive popularity gave birth to Doo-Wop, which, in turn evolved into Bebop and Early Rock ‘n’ Roll. The vast influence of these styles can be seen in the work of the Four Seasons, Dion & the Belmonts, Frankie Lyman & the Teenagers and The Platters, to name a few. A time before popular music changed forever, when the emphasis of the music was quite simply the voice. The TestostaTones are an acapella family quartet, who were founded as a result of a love of these 50s harmonies. Performing with a dynamism and energy that might only come from a family group which can rely on intuition, they cover such 50s classics as ‘Life Could be a Dream’, ‘Earth Angel’, ‘In the Still of the Night’ and ‘Blue Moon’, among many others. They also write, record and perform their own songs in the style of this popular sub-genre, visiting along the way such styles as Classic Rock, Gospel and Rockabilly.
They sound and look authentically 50s and have been described as:
*“...the missing track from a Scorcese movie...”*
*“...offering a genuine glimpse of a decade of unparalleled cool...”*
WAYNE HEMINGWAY personally requested their performance at his 2011 ‘Vintage by Hemingway’ festival in London’s Southbank. SI CRANSTOUN (singer of ‘Dynamo’): “I couldn’t believe it when those guys got up and did all that, with no backing at all – incredible. You don’t hear or see that very often ladies and gentlemen”. SIMON MAYO: "That’s fantastic - that's a work of art. That was terrific."
Being an acapella act, the TestostaTones travel light whether home or abroad and have the flexibility to perform to any specification, including:
• On-stage performance • With addition of live band • With addition of ‘The Record Player’ – an authentic 1950s style disc jockey playing rare vinyl and real vintage tunes. • With addition of 50s solo /duo set • Mix and mingle, table to table service • To crowds and queues • Thru dinner background music • ‘Totally Wireless’: a self-penned show (combining 50s music and vintage radio plays using live sound effects) Please get in touch with us for further information on any of the above options and find out how we could help give your vintage event an authentic feel.