The group derived their name (as a joke) from celebrity Tony Danza, upon one of his professions being tap dancing. The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza released four studio albums before disbanding in 2012.
The group signed with Corrosive Recording in 2005 after self-releasing their debut album. Their second most recent release, Danza II: Electric Boogaloo, was issued in 2007 on Black Market Activities. The album's name is a parody of the Danzig album, Danzig II: Lucifuge, as well as the 1980s film Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo. The album features short, humorous skits interspersed with the songs making fun of their surroundings growing up. In March 2008, the band crashed their tour van after playing a show in Lewisville, Texas. Former member Brad Thomson founded Midgets with Machetes, a record label distributed by Uprising Records. The band released their third album, Danza III: The Series of Unfortunate Events, on July 6, 2010. On the record, Josh Travis performs lead and rhythm guitar on an 8-string guitar as well as the bass. It also marks the first album by the band to include drummer Mike Bradley. The songs "I Am Sammy Jankis" and "The Union" have been released as singles.
On September 24, 2009, the band announced that Layne Meylain and Mike Butler had amicably left the group. At the same time, the band formally announced their next album, Danza III: A Series of Unfortunante Events. The album focuses on lyrical themes such as, personal, social, political and global "unfortunate events" tied around three musical themes, technical, groove-based and ambient. It will be recorded in November with Jeremiah Scott and Steve Blackmon.
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza fits right in with today's emerging mathcore heroes, including Ion Dissonance, Ed Gein, The Red Chord, Premonitions Of War, Into The Moat, and Burnt By The Sun. The schizophrenic high-end guitars provide a blanket of psychotic aural assault amidst massive, dense tech breakdowns that will have you slipping, sliding, and dancing every which way. Much like Into The Moat, these guys barrel through one breakdown after the next, successively building on and expanding some of the tightest grooves tech metal has to offer. The bombarding grind-like speeds make a good part of their material sound like Ion Dissonance and Dillinger Escape Plan, while the massive guitar/bass/drum aesthetic using during stop-n-go breakdowns is very similar to Burnt By The Sun.
The latest album Danza III shows the bands proficiency at infusing elements of post metal into technical hardcore metal with amazing use of polymetric/polyrythmic technicalities!
You Gonna Buy The Beers Or The Whole Damn Bar
The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza Lyrics
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There's no such thing as a last time
When she lived to cease these moments
That were never planned
Everyday was her new day
Everyday in its own way
Brought her free spirit of grace
That defined only true faith
And held us in only sunshine
Outgoing in her actions
A pure expression of drive
And then came the day
To say farewell
And our words were silent
As our hearts fell
For so many years I worked hard
Only to captivate her eyes
And she taught me
How to laugh through uphill battles
So I will seek my strength so quietly
While I hold my head
Towards every next days sky
Then came a beautiful day
That gathered around held hands
Which enclosed you
A strong fight even to last breaths
A fighter she always was
And this we knew
With memories of all those smiles
Living through us forever
The warmth of her smile
Then we watched all of the colors
Float with the breeze
She was held tightly
As she walked into peace
Then she was held tight as she walked into
Then she was held so tightly
As she walked into peace
The song "You Gonna Buy The Beers Or The Whole Damn Bar" by The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza is a tribute to a woman who lived life to the fullest, always embracing new experiences and challenges. The lyrics describe her as someone who cherished every moment and lived in the present, not worrying about what the future held. Her vibrant spirit shone through her smile, which illuminated the lives of those around her. The song portrays her as a fighter until the very end, struggling through her last breaths with grace and dignity.
The lyrics suggest that the woman's passing was a profound loss for those who knew her, as they struggled to find the right words to say goodbye. The song also reflects on the lessons she taught to those around her. The singer mentions that he learned from her how to laugh through the uphill battles of life, and how to seek his own strength quietly. Overall, the lyrics paint a portrait of a woman who enriched the lives of those she knew, and whose memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
Line by Line Meaning
Her blue skies and ocean with feet in the sand
She lived a carefree life, enjoying the beauty of the world around her with all her senses
There's no such thing as a last time
Every moment is precious and deserves to be lived to the fullest, as there may not be a chance to experience it again
When she lived to cease these moments
She lived in the moment, savoring every experience as if it were her last
That were never planned
She embraced the unexpected, finding joy and meaning in whatever life brought her way
Everyday was her new day
She approached each day with fresh eyes and an open mind, seeing the world in a new and vibrant light
Everyday in its own way
Each day held its own unique opportunities for growth and discovery, and she welcomed them all
Brought her free spirit of grace
Her spirit was unbound by convention or expectation, and she moved through life with grace and ease
That defined only true faith
Her faith was rooted in her innermost self, and she lived with conviction and purpose
Her smile captured our lives
She had a contagious joy that lifted the spirits of those around her, making life brighter and more beautiful
And held us in only sunshine
Her warmth and positivity radiated like the sun, touching everyone in her presence with a sense of optimism and hope
Outgoing in her actions
She was never afraid to take action and make things happen, always eager to explore new possibilities and forge ahead
A pure expression of drive
Her drive came from a deep well of passion and purpose, and she followed it relentlessly, never giving up or losing heart
And then came the day
Despite her boundless energy and enthusiasm for life, the day eventually came when she could no longer fight
To say farewell
She left this world surrounded by loved ones, leaving behind a legacy of love, joy, and inspiration
And our words were silent
No words could adequately express the depth of our sadness and loss at her passing
As our hearts fell
Our hearts were heavy with grief, mourning the loss of someone so special
For so many years I worked hard
Her presence in my life gave me the motivation and drive to work hard and achieve my goals
Only to captivate her eyes
I wanted nothing more than to make her proud, and to see the joy and happiness in her eyes at my success
And she taught me
Through her example, she taught me so much about living life to the fullest and never giving up on my dreams
How to laugh through uphill battles
Even in the face of adversity, she found the courage and strength to laugh and find joy in life's challenges
So I will seek my strength so quietly
I will take comfort in the memories of her strength and perseverance, and find my own inner reserves of courage and resilience
While I hold my head
Even as I mourn her passing, I will hold my head high, remembering the lessons she taught me and living life with passion and purpose
Towards every next days sky
I will look forward to each new day with hope and optimism, knowing that she is with me in spirit always
Then came a beautiful day
Despite the sadness of her passing, there was beauty in the way we came together to celebrate her life and legacy
That gathered around held hands
We came together as a community, holding hands and supporting one another in our grief
Which enclosed you
We surrounded her with love and warmth, letting her know how deeply she was cherished and how much she would be missed
A strong fight even to last breaths
She fought bravely and fiercely to the very end, never giving up or losing hope
A fighter she always was
She was a warrior, facing every challenge with courage and determination
And this we knew
Her strength and resilience were an inspiration to all who knew her, and we will carry her memory with us always
With memories of all those smiles
We will hold onto the memories of her infectious smile, which brightened even the darkest of days
Living through us forever
Though she is no longer with us in body, her spirit and legacy will live on in the hearts and minds of those whose lives she touched
The warmth of her smile
Her smile was a beacon of hope and joy, warming the hearts of all who saw it
Then we watched all of the colors
As she passed on, we felt her spirit lift and soar, filling the air with vibrant color and light
Float with the breeze
Her spirit moved on with grace and ease, floating away like a gentle breeze on a warm summer day
She was held tightly
Even in her passing, she was surrounded by love and warmth, held tightly in the hearts and minds of those who loved her
As she walked into peace
She left this world with grace and dignity, at peace with the knowledge that she was loved and cherished by all who knew her
Then she was held tight as she walked into
Even as she left this world, we held her close in our hearts and minds, treasuring the memories of her life and legacy
Then she was held so tightly
Her presence will never leave us, and we will hold her memory close forever, cherishing the lessons she taught us and the inspiration she gave us
As she walked into peace
She left this world at peace with herself and with the knowledge that she had lived a life full of love, joy, and purpose
Contributed by Camilla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.