Latest News: Dec. 2011 Stoneman has been awarded "Finalist" in the Song Of The Year Songwriting Contest for his song "I've Had Enough" (Hip-Hop Category). Dec. 2011 Stoneman has been awarded "Finalist" in the Mid-Atlantic Songwriting Contest for his song "Say You Love Me Now" (Urban/R&B Category) In addition to this, Stoneman has been awarded by both the 11th (2009) and 12th (2010) Annual Great American Songwriting Contest (R&B/Hip-Hop Category) Songs: "In The Hood" and "You Need Therapy". That's right! Two years in a row. Stonewall Towery is the songwriter/producer known to many as Stoneman. He's an accomplished and much awarded artist who has demonstrated an uncanny ability to keep in time with the ever changing styles of music. Here is a list of his most recent accomplishments in songwriting: Unisong International Songwriting Contest 2006 1st Place World/Reggae Category Song: Danger!! 2009 3rd Place R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song: It Is What It Is 2006 Top 20 Finalist R&B/Hip-Hop Category 2009 Top 20 Finalist R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song: California Funk 2009 Top 20 Finalist R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song: Super Mom 2007 Honorable Mention Gospel Category Song: Everyday And Every Night 2007 Honorable Mention Gospel Category Song: Praise'm 2000 4th Place in the R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song: Findlove.com 2001 "Entry Of Merit Award" R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song: "Your Vote Don't Count" 2003 "Entry Of Merit Award" Jazz Category Song: "Veedasoulsurvivor" 2003 "Entry Of Merit Award" R&B/Hip-Hop Category. Song "Da Lady Wanna Rock Tonight" Chart Topper: 2008 Former #1 and 16 weeks in top 10 on the Cashbox Magazine Indie Charts (Dance/Electronic) Song: We're Catching Feelings Song Of The Year International Songwriting Contest May 2008 Finalist in the R&B/Hip-Hop Category. Song: Super Mom May 2004 Finalist in the R&B/Hip-Hop Category. Song: "Flag Draped Coffins" June 2004 Finalist in the Electronic/Dance Category Song: "I Remember Love" West Coast songwriters Songwriting Contest 2008 Honorable Mention R&B/Hip-Hop Category Song "It Is What It Is" Billboard Songwriting Contest: 2002 "Honorable Mention" Jazz Category. Song: "The Sun Will Shine" 2002 " Honorable Mention" Gospel Category. Song: "Everyday And Everynight" 2002 "Honorable Mention" R&B/Hip-Hop Category. Song: "Findlove.com" 2002 "Honorable Mention" R&B/Hip-Hop Category. Song: "Sweet Boo" 2008 Nominated for Golden Kayak Songwriting Award in Hip-Hop category by the I.A.C. 2006 Nominated for Golden Kayak Songwriting award in Hip-Hop category by the I.A.C. In addition to this Stoneman has recorded and released 5 solo Cd's in 4 musical genres. Currently he is scheduled to release his 6th and 7th in 2012. Stoneman is a graduate of Diablo Valley College's prestigious music industry studies program. While maintaining a 4.0 GPA he earned credentials in both Music Industry Studies and Recording Arts. However, Stoneman is no new comer to the music industry as he has been working as a producer, Songwriter, performer and Recording Engineer for 40+ years. As a songwriter Stoneman has written hundreds of songs in 12 musical genres. To date, Stoneman has had 53 songs signed to a variety of European and domestic Publishers and 48 commercial releases. He has also produced and released 5 solo CD's on his own label "Hands Up Records". As a producer Stoneman has recorded and produced hundreds of songs in 12 musical genres. He is proficient in a variety of production software including Pro Tools, Pro Logic, Cubase SX, Reason, Izotope, Harbal, Recycle, Soundforge, Sonar, N-Track, Magix and a host of other production and mastering softwares. He is also proficient in a variety of hardware consoles, Digital Recorders and an assortment of rack mount gear. Stoneman has been performing in the music industry for over 40 years or since the tender age of 9. His primary performance skills are keyboards and vocals. He has been the lead vocalist for 30+ bands in 5 genres of music. He has toured all over California and the United States. What makes Stoneman so unique is the fact that he is versatile and accomplished in many facets of music. He has been a music industry executive (general Manager Almaden Valley Music/ASCAP 1994-1996) and a performer which gives him special insight into all facets of the industry. His music is still current and in sync with today's styles and genres. He has collaborated with countless musicians from all over the world. Instrumentation Stonewall "Stoneman" Towery does it all including all instrumentation and vocals. Discography The Rhema Band "Lead'm To The Gateway" 1990 (Gospel) Stoneman, Destiny In Stone 2004 (R&B/Hip-Hop) Stoneman Avenue 2006 (R&B/Hip-Hop) Stoneman, I Stop And Pray 2007 (Gospel) Stoneman, The Rising Force 2007 (Reggae) Stoneman, It Is What It Is August 2008 Therapy, This Time It's Personal (Due Summer 2011)
Throw Up The Peace Sign This Hip-Hop/Club/Dance song has a West Side Hip-Hop feel To it. BPM 97. It has an anthemic hook "Throw Up The Peace Sign" and a West Coast party feel.
I've Had Enough This a hybrid Hip-Hop song about the street gangs and their effects on communities
You Need Therapy R&B song with strong Hip-Hop influence that is tainted by song of that Old School ghetto funk.
In The Hood
Say You Love Me Now R&B/Pop song with strong acoustic guitar influence and heartfelt vocals.
A Deeper Meaning R&B Song about deep passionate love.
California Funk Anthemic song about the West Coast Hip-Hop movement
You Hate Me Blues This is a strait forward, traditional sounding Blues song. In order to achieve the authentic sound I had to actually play live drums which was really painful due to my ailments but it was well worth the sacrifice. It is about racism and how tired I am of it.
Baby Please A slow jam for the lovers in the house.
Connected
PTSD Therapy Co-Title song from my new CD "Therapy, This Time It's Personal"
PLETHORASTIX House/Dance/Disco with a tiny bit of Stonemanism
Sensuality Silky, smooth, soulful and sexy.
Can I Take It Back Another Stoneman doobie
Shine Dee Light (Feat. The Voices Of Africa) Reggae song about the core Rastafarian belief that the love of God lives inside the hearts of his children.
Take Someone's Hand House/Electro with a little bit of soul thrown in. This song was written with the night club scene in mind.
Campaigning Liars Rock/Blues song about crooked politicians
My First Time This song is kind of quirky for me as I haven't really got a clue of what genre it is. So, I chose Pop. Just uh, because? Anyway, the song has sort of a house feel in some parts. The message is about love that never wanes in intensity and joy. Each day is like the first day.
Thank You A song faith love and thanks
It Is What It Is If you like KRS, P Enemy or any of the old school Hip-Hop messengers, you will like this song.
We're Catching Feelings
He Is Worthy Song of Worship!
Hope Is Still Alive Hard driving song of hope and sacrifice for a nation in turmoil
When You Say It Jazzy/R&B song about the importance of the words "I Love You"
I'm The Winner This true story song is a declaration directed towards the perpetrator of many years of violent child abuse. It is my way of saying that despite all the harm that was done, I still won the overall battle
Why Willie Mae From the Therapy CD, rousing song about a demon from my past. Grandma Willie Mae
Sperm Donor Spoken word/Jazz song about my father
Everybody Makes Mistakes
Come Rescue Me R&B/Soul fusion with a touch of Jazz Sax to give it another twist. This upbeat song has a dead beat message.
It's So Exciting A live performance of an original song from the early 1990's
This Time It's Personal R&B/Soul song
No More Oh Oh Oh A song hope that someday all wars will be over
When Eric Does His Dance Fun song about my best friend Eric and how he gets the party started by dancing and encouraging everyone else to dance.
Graduation Day A tribute and memorial to a dear friend who has graduated to the next dimension of life, R.I.P. Eric Harrison. I miss you
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DANGER! a true story about the terrorists innthe neighborhood I grew up in.
Stop Using The "N" Word hard edged R&B song against the use of the "N" word
Just Call On Jesus Into each life some rain must fall. Its good to know theres someone to call. Just call on Jesus
1,000,001 Enchantd Nights A song of intimacy and fantasy. This is grown folks music!
Supersize Me On Funkaura the female species average weight is about 250 pounds. The bigger the woman the the more attractive they are considered. Stoneman is a true Funkaurean male as he loves big beautiful women.
Pull Your Pants Up
Feels Like Saturday Night Instrumental Funk/Jazz song
Unity, Represent Earth There's a lot of stuff on this one. I started out with an African Chant, added a Bay Area House Beat, and then shoved in Pop/Reggae Verse's. Next I put some human beatbox and sang some soulful vocals in order to give it that all around the radio feel. It was a blast performing, producing and mixing this entire project. Enjoy!
Till You Came Along I dug deep into my old school roots and pulled out a dynamically fun vocal piece. Being true to my consistent way of merging the old with the new, I performed all vocals (lead & Background) as well all of the vocal beat box sounds. I love this song, I hope you do to
Double Bubble Booty Baby
Trance Walk'n Pop/Blues song about an abused child that runs away.
Deliver Us Acapella Gospel/Hip-Hop/R&B song with a much needed message
5/15/2012 8:14:55 PM I just had to add man, you got some killer stuff lol, for real, Im gonna be jammin this stuff all night for sure, my girl is def gonna love it :) thanks again Pete
5/15/2012 8:10:50 PM Heya Stoneman, Thank you so much for your kind words, its totally a pleasure and honor to meet you as well, Im loving everything here, look forward to hearing more from you as an artist and as a friend :) Cant wait Pete Majia
4/18/2012 10:58:54 PM Hi Stoneman Well, I finally had a chance to check out your music, certainly worth the wait. Really soulful vocals man, excellent vocals!, heartfelt lyrics, right on grooves. Also, very good production, you're obviously a talented producer, that comes right through. My favourite is PTSD Therapy, that one really hooked right in, I can relate! Keep going,let's all keep going and make more and more music. It's therapy, it's life! cheers, Cary
4/1/2012 3:36:06 PM Hi Stoneman Lovin this new groove-added Rob
3/13/2012 4:37:44 AM Hey thanks Stoneman, it's so important that we support each other as artists, I really appreciate you taking the time to check out our music. I've been living at places with poor or no functioning internet connections for the past several years, having to upload stuff at work etc but unable to stream any music from IAC, but this is changing at the end of March. So I really look forward to getting to your page and returning the favour. Let us all keep making music, it WILL change the world! cheers, Cary Kembla
3/5/2012 2:55:16 PM Stoneman, Thank you...it's been a rough week, and I appreciate your kind words:) rich.
2/16/2012 11:27:11 AM Stoneman! Thanks you for the kind words. Any acknowledgement for you means a lot...You are an artist after my own heart, a true example. Thanks again FB
2/2/2012 6:34:26 AM Hey Stoneman, thanks for the warm welcome, much appreciated! Andrea :)
1/20/2012 6:09:33 PM Hey, Stone, Thanks for your kind comment. Wish you the very best. TP
1/15/2012 8:43:13 AM Hi Stoneman I was just checking the charts and saw "Feels Like Saturday Night" at #5 on the Jazz chart. Listening now - it's Sunday morning, but this tune sounds great right this minute. Hope all is great with you Dolores
12/12/2011 3:19:43 PM Big homie, STOP THAT RIGHT NOW. I am SO honored that people are just listening to us and I am so honored to be on the charts with someone as talented as yourself. I have the UTMOST respect for you, what you represent and what you do. I still have our collab on the backburner. Got a new computer and trying to dream up some new music...I am just happy to see that you are getting the recognition you so well deserve. Keep those hits coming!!! Much respects, Slim
12/2/2011 8:03:03 AM Mr. Stoneman, Thanks ever so much, for taking the time to comment on "Pirate". I've heard your music (wow!) and am flattered that you took the time to listen and comment on my tune, when you are obviously a very busy and talented artist... Love your music! and will link you to my page... Much, much respects to you sir. Peace and Blessings to you and yours, EMU
9/20/2011 9:07:16 AM Congrats Stoneman on your #1 in Hip Hop!!! Keep it flowin'... Slim
8/9/2011 12:04:18 PM Stoneman - I'm hoping that you have checked Tom's blog post recently - you wrote an amazing piece that a comment of mine had prompted. I commented back and then deleted and put how I really felt - hope you noticed. You are just an unbelievable person and artist ... the song about Willie Mae is a beautiful response to the ugliest situation - proves what a transformer you are. Dolores
7/9/2011 4:07:11 PM Hi Stoneman love your tender words on the blogs-they give me plenty to think about and the music simply top shelf!!!
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