Tony B. vividly recalls the moment he first picked up the old Les Paul guitar gifted to him by father's saxophone player in the vibrant heart of New Orleans. Growing up in the French Quarter, surrounded by the rhythms of jazz and funk, he was immersed in a rich musical legacy fostered by his parents, Frank and Sylvia Busalacchi, who owned local nightclubs. Starting with the saxophone at age six and transitioning to guitar at eleven, Tony's father encouraged him to master the classical guitar, ensuring he could hold his own on stage. By his twelfth birthday, Tony received a handmade classical guitar, solidifying his lifelong passion for music.