Introducing the newest BTF bandmates

 

 Time to introduce our newest bandmates. This journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. We have met SOOOOOOO many fantastic musicians in our area that all have a burning passion for rock and roll and passion for live music that we are proud to partner with Tony Burdo OG member, Paulie Dee the Bassman and Howard Williams on the kit!

TONY BURDO - OG Lead Guitar w/ Bent to Fly - Tony Burdo has performed and shared the stage with many people in the Christian/Gospel Music Industry including: Randy Stonehill, Steve Camp, Phil Driscoll, Phil Keaggy, Steven Curtis Chapman, Michael W. Smith, Paul Baloche, Ron Kenoly, the Newsboys, Delirious, and many others. He is also a published songwriter and recording artist streaming worldwide on Apple Music and Spotify as Tony & Michele Burdo. He began performing live at the age of twelve with his Uncle’s Mexican band. He went on to study Jazz Guitar at Bowling Green State University. He completed his studies with a Bachelor in Music Education from Lee University.
PAULIE DEE - NY born and raised with a lifetime experience playing in his fair share of bands both in NY and ATL. He has worded with some of the best in the industry, John Petrucci, Guitar Wizard with Dream Theater, Cliff Davies, Drummer and co-producer w/ Ted Nugent, Ben Powers Jr. drum extraordinaire with the original P that included members of Parliament-Funkadelic and Richie Cannata, saxophonist w/ Billy Hoel and owner of world-renowned Cove City Sound Studios. His passion is for music, simply written Hey Ho! Let's GOOOOO!
HOWARD WILLIAMS - Howard has been a musician since the age of 7 playing multiple instruments while learning music and music theory. Drums were his passion and quickly moved into rock bands. From there he gravitated towards progressive rock where he was influenced by bands such as Rush, Dream Theater, and Porcupine Tree. His love of Rock led him into Original bands from the 80’s until now. He just recently made the move from writing and recording with original bands to performing with cover bands. His love of performance on stage, and powerful playing make him the perfect combination for Bent to Fly.
SAY A HELL YA for the newest members of Bent To Fly!!!

Beauty from Ashes Tour 2025 - TBA

 


A year since Bent To Fly last took the stage.
Our final show at Rocco’s Pub in September 2024 became the unexpected prelude to the great pause.

With a few bandmates heading in new directions, and Jason and I watching all three of our adult children plan their weddings, it was time to lay Bent To Fly as we knew it to rest. We didn’t know if we’d ever bring it back. Life had other plans.

Over the next eight months, our family celebrated three weddings — November 1, May 10, and June 14 — transforming the Wilson clan from five to eight and filling our hearts with joy, exhaustion, and unforgettable memories.

When the final “I do” was said this summer, we finally had a moment to breathe — and we felt that familiar spark again. We looked at each other and asked, Is it time to let there be rock?

Because here’s the truth: we love live music. We love rock and roll. And we love sharing it with our community.

So we started fresh — auditioning new members, rebuilding our rhythm section, and reigniting the fire that started it all.

From the ashes, Bent To Fly is reborn.
We can’t wait to sing, dance, and rock with you again — bringing back your favorite, hardest-hitting anthems from the ‘80s through the 2000s. These are the songs most local bands don’t dare to touch… but we’re ready to fly again.

Stay tuned.
New faces, familiar energy, and a whole lot of rock ‘n’ roll are coming your way.

CHEERS to the rebirth. Let there be rock! - ERIN


Bent to Fly debuted at MadLife Stage & Studios

 


BENT TO FLY Debuted at MadLife Stage & Studios in downtown Woodstock, GA. They partnered with Daniel Toole and Francisco Vidal to bring a night of awesome music. What an exciting night of rock and roll with friends old and new. They filled the house with standing room only. Check out their facebook page or instagram for photos and videos.