(Left to right: Thomas Tedesco and Connor Best; Photo by Tommy Tedesco) 

 

About the band:

Tedesco Knows Best is a rock music group based in nearby Niagara Falls, NY. The group consists of Lead vocalist and guitarist, Thomas Tedesco and bassist and guitarist, Connor Best. The band is joined by additional members Collin Lacki on keyboards and backing vocals, and drummer Dylan Howard for live performances and studio recordings. 

The Niagara Gazette's Thom Jennings stated that, "they are focusing on creating original material, not relying on cover tunes to land gigs or build a following."

Formed in 2017, the band performed their first show at Sal Maglie Stadium in Niagara Falls as a part of the "Summerfest at the Sal" series. In 2020, They began recording songs for their debut EP, "All Around Us." The EP would see its worldwide release the following April. The band has received airplay locally on 91.3 FM WBNY and on several radio stations across the country. 

Tedesco Knows Best actively performs in the Western New York area and is currently recording material for a new album slated for release in mid-late 2022.

Musical style and influences:

The band's original music is straight ahead rock 'n' roll without the many trappings often associated with sub genres. The band has said they are inspired by 1970s/80s classic rock artists artists such as  Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Bryan Adams, and America. Both electric and acoustic guitars are central elements to the band's music. Bob Silvestri of Best of WNY described the "All Around Us" EP as, " featuring four tracks of contemporary classic rock."

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