In 1992 Tony Cestaro and Shaun Tique formed an all original Easyllistening ,
Adult Contemporary , Smooth Soft Rock band called Extreme Dream.
Tony and Shaun produced an album by the same name. Together they wrote all the music and Lyrics,and from 1992-1994 spent a good deal of time in the studio arranging and recording Extreme Dream.
Shaun was the Vocalist, Guitarist [ Lead] and Keyboardist, Tony served as 2nd guitarist and chief Lyric Writer.
Other vocalist appeared on the album as well as Shaun….............
The song The Cries Of The Children, dealt with the subject of child abuse was a dark approach to Tony’s lyric style.
A Pink Floyd feel to it , was recorded with Thereasa Arkles on Lead Vocals.
Heaven Is A Place Of Eternal Living and Right Hand Of Our Father, were more spiritual aspects of the band.
Critics have described Tony’s songs as being meaningful, deep and has a message behind everyone. His latest works:
Baby Blue and Angel Eyes elaborate on more of a romantic level:
And the emotional…........ Eyes Of The Children, a song written and dedicated to children with childhood diseases has generated several good reviewsand has brought Tony to a higher level of musical achievement. The song has sold over $500.00 to date and has been donated to the Burn Ministries for child burn victims.
After Shaun’s passing, Tony has kept the Extreme Dream name alive.
Tony is co-writing with songwriters:
Robert Snyder [ Louisville, Ky.] Eyes Of The Children
Shelby Bicknel [Franklin, Tenn.] Let Go Of My Mind
Mark Main [ Sellersburg, In.] Heaven Help Me
Mark Spence [ Louisville, Ky.] Not Me, Downtown Lights, Angel Eyes,
Tears Of A Clown
Tony is also an award winning and published Poet.
A former member of the Louisville Area Songwriters Co-Op
An active member of the NSAI [Nashville Songwriters]
Is a member of Number One Music and is affilated with BMI