Rise with Resilience & Resourcefulness Blog

Inspiration, touring, traveling adventures, and a hub for all Tony Memmel news. Spend some time in these pages and leave with stories and insights to encourage you and strengthen you as you go through your day.

Mar 1, 2021

“Music in our Schools” Month

Filming a live concert/assembly right from my home in Nashville, TN March is #MusicInOurSchoolsMonth! Although not everyone is “in” school right now, I’m so grateful for the technology that allows me to bring music to students all across the GLOBE this month! ? ? • Wisconsin • Texas • Uganda • Nigeria • Michigan I’d LOVE to visit your school this year! We’ve developed unique programs for students of all ages, abilities, and virtual/in-person learning scenarios. Let’s connect

Feb 6, 2013

Here in the Middle Interview

I recently did an interview with musician/engineer Nathan Edwards for the podcast “Here in the Middle.” Please take a few minutes and check it out! If you like the format, be sure to check the “Here in the Middle” webpage often, as he does excellent interviews with up-and-coming artists. Thanks for listening, Tony #HereintheMiddle #Folk #NathanEdwards #Interview #Music #Americana

Feb 10, 2011

February Songwriting Challenge

I was recently asked to participate in my friend (and fellow songwriter) Timmy Riordon’s annual “Songbomb” Songwriting Challenge. Every February he challenges himself to write 28 songs in the 28 days of February. This is a VERY difficult and time consuming task to challenge yourself to do. In order to encourage him along the way, he asks his songwriter friends to contribute a song on a respective day of the month to help keep him focused on the final goal. Today is my day to

Jan 23, 2011

Two Wisconsin Shows This Week

TWO SHOWS THIS WEEK! Windhover Center For The Performing Arts Jan 26, 2011 11:30am-1:30pm Fond Du Lac, WI windhovercenter.org Linneman’s Riverwest Inn w/Sam Rodewald Jan 27, 2011 9:30pm $5 Milwaukee, WI Linnemans.com It’s been really cold lately, come on out and warm up with good company and enjoy some music! #Milwaukee #singersongwriter #adversity #Music #onearm #FondDuLac #WindhoverCenter #Linnemans

Jan 19, 2011

Waukesha Janboree This Weekend

Returning to my hometown for a fun weekend! Please be sure to bring a canned food item to the park as there will be a collection for the local food pantry! See you there! #WaukeshaJanboree #folkrock #singersongwriter #adversity #Music

Jan 9, 2011

Current Blog Feature “We Like It So There”

Good news for you! I wanted to let you know that I am currently being featured in the blog “We Like It So There.” Please check it out, it features a great interview and more. CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE BLOG FEATURE Have a great weekend! Tony p.s. Go Packers!!!! #folkrock #Blog #singersongwriter #Interview #Music #WeLikeItSoThere #onearm

Dec 31, 2010

Happy New Year! Milwaukee Show Tonight!!!

(photo by: Tony Memmel) Happy New Year! Brian and I are playing a show tonight at the Intercontinental Hotel in Milwaukee. FREE! We play from 9-10pm and are opening for Jake Paul. Come on out and hang out with us! #folkrock #Milwaukee #singersongwriter #adversity #Music #shows #IntercontinentalHotel

Dec 11, 2010

BRAND NEW! – Our First Official Music Video

#CDRelease #folkrock #1stofficialvideo #LordKnowsWeveGotTime #MusicVideo #Milwaukee #singersongwriter #adversity #Music #onearm #JonKline #HereWeGo #Alternative

Dec 5, 2010

NEW ALBUM RECEIVES 5 – STAR REVIEW!!!

AWESOME REVIEW OF MY NEW ALBUM FROM DIGITAL HIPPOS! “Here We Go” received a 5 (out of 5) star rating!!! CLICK HERE TO READ DO YOU HAVE YOUR COPY OF “HERE WE GO” YET? CLICK HERE TO BUY! #CDRelease #folkrock #singersongwriter #Article #Music #HereWeGo #DigitalHippos

Dec 4, 2010

Come out to our DECEMBER 10th Show!

Hey guys! This is going to be a great night!!! Come on out for cheap drinks and some awesome music! This will likely be the last full band show of the year. So, come out and see us one last time before 2011 rolls in! Details: Tony Memmel & his band w/ The Gazettiers, & Ricky Ganiere Bremen Cafe December 10, 2010 10pm FREE!!! 21+ See you there Tony www.tonymemmel.com www.myspace.com/thegazettiers www.myspace.com/rickyganiere #folkrock #BremenCafe #adversity #Music #sh

Nov 30, 2010

NEW ALBUM OUT NOW

#CDRelease #folkrock #Milwaukee #singersongwriter #adversity #Music #onearm

Nov 14, 2010

Live on North and New Photos Posted

THIS PAST FRIDAY, the band rocked Live On North on the east side of Milwaukee! Special thanks to All The Damn Action and Ricky Ganiere for splitting the bill with us. We had an amazing crowd and we’ll be returning to play there again on 11/26/10 with our good friends S.S. WEB. Come on out as this show is looking to be exceptionally good! ALSO, check out all of the new pics in the “photos” section of the site. As always feel free to leave a note! #folkrock #singersongwriter #

Nov 7, 2010

Digital Hippos Interview

Hey guys, I hope you’re having a great weekend! I was recently interviewed by Jason at “Digital Hippos” (an awesome online news source for music, movies, video games, etc.). The interview covers my new album, my writing process, the recent tour, our band dynamic, and more. CLICK HERE to check out the interview! #folkrock #singersongwriter #Interview #Article #adversity #Music #onearm #DigitalHippos

Nov 6, 2010

Live Performance Video

Check out this video of Lesleigh and I performing ” Falling Slowly” from the film “Once.” Feel free to leave a comment! #Once #GlennHansard #folkrock #singersongwriter #TheSwellSeason #adversity #Music #onearm #MarketaIrglova #Ireland #shows

Nov 6, 2010

Final CD Release Party

My Name In Lights (Waukesha Eagles Club Nov. 2010) GREAT SHOW AT THE EAGLES CLUB LAST NIGHT. We had a great turnout and really appreciate everyone for hanging out (especially those who stayed until closing time!). We Play in Milwaukee this Friday at Live On North – Full Band Show, 10pm, Free, 21+ (or accompanied by an adult). Let’s get another great hometown crowd there! #CDRelease #folkrock #Waukesha #singersongwriter #adversity #Music #onearm #shows

Nov 1, 2010

CD Release Show Was A Success

Milwaukee was definitely rocking on Friday night at the Bremen Cafe! The bar was packed and we had a blast playing for you. We sold a LOT of CD’s, thank you SO MUCH for your support. We have great hometown fans. Also, Thank you to Kristen Ford and The Gazettiers for splitting the show with us! ALSO – We have 3 FUN SHOWS COMING UP!!! Greenhouse Coffee Co. (11/2/10) An evening of acoustic music with Tony Memmel and Matt Alba Greenhouse Coffee Co. – Whitewater, WI 7pm all a