Alex da Ponte

It’s no easy thing to pin down something as mercurial as a memory, as fleeting as a feeling, with nothing more than mere words. To distill a life down to its essence and capture it in song. But to singer/songwriter Alex da Ponte, such an act comes naturally. Alex da Ponte is a poet’s songwriter.  www.alexdaponte.com

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This Buick had the AUDACITY to squat in my house when he for damn sure is still living off his royalties from his role in Home Alone. Pay some rent y’a cheap skate. https://www.instagram.com/p/CqIsNcmAas3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It FINALLY hit Spotify. Jesus. Please share and/or add it to your playlists, tell your friends, have a listen. We are so proud of this song. We hope it inspires. Music by me and Kevin. Lyrics by me. Produced and mixed by Josh Cosby. Mastered and co-mixed by Scott Hardin. Art by Karen Mulford. Lyrics below: What’s in you that you haven’t said There’s a spool somewhere all wound with thread Each line a verse you’ll sing instead But no one shines a light on you They’ll let you down just like you do And you might end up with nothing You might end up with nothing What’s your move So just get up, you won’t sleep tonight There’s a fire in you that just won’t die You’ll figure out that you’re afraid Post death no one will speak your name You’ll keep dragging yourself across the flames Kicking dead horses to make a name And you might end up with nothing You might end up with nothing just the same So just get up, you won’t sleep tonight There’s a fire in you that just won’t die You’ll figure out that you’re afraid Post death no one will speak your name They say be content with what you have Shame on you, you’ve not been that I’m so sorry, don’t think I can Hell rise up, I’ll climb right in So just get up, you won’t sleep tonight There’s a fire in you that just won’t die You’ll figure out that you’re afraid Post death no one will speak your name https://open.spotify.com/track/3Rvn1mMItS26nfKKs1KVIU?si=odYjMg83RpuetKmcO2XK4Q https://www.instagram.com/p/Co2WxFbgWDO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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LOOK OUT! New Alex da Ponte song coming atcha Monday, February 13th. This song was a lot of fun to make. We decided to try something new and worked with good pal @jcosby_black_bettie and he did not disappoint. And then Scott Hardin swooped in from @youngavenuesound and mixed and mastered. Cannot wait for you to hear it! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoiZ5OFPOz5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Thank you to the @memphisflyer for asking my wife and I to be a part of the Bluff City Love issue! It hit stands today. Grab a copy if you’re feeling some kinda way 😊💛and thank you to photographer Justin Fox Burks for being so much fun to work with! https://www.instagram.com/p/CoavUaJPiXU/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I reached out to a vocal coach today asking if there was anything I could be doing to help save as much of my vocal range as possible while my voice drops from the testosterone. I did not think this vocal coach would respond but If you know me you know im always shooting my shot anyway. I didn’t think he would respond because he is Brandi Carlile’s vocal coach, and Lizzo’s, and Justin Timberlake’s and Rhianna’s, and Charlie Puth’s, Doja Cat, Dave Matthews, Chris Stapleton and the list goes on. But this man shocked the hell out of me and called me up. We FaceTimed for a while and in that one call he had me hitting a high C. I haven’t lost my high notes at all. I just didn’t know how to use my voice now that it has changed. He was so attentive and helpful and obviously so knowledgeable. He told me about how he helped Brandi more easily hit those high notes in her song The Joke. He corrected me when I was making the same mistake she was making. And my mind is truly blown by the difference it made to take his advice. What a kind soul. As you all know it was a heavy decision for me to transition and one of the things that weighed on me the most was the possibility of losing my singing voice. This man doesn’t even realize the weight he has lifted off of me tonight with his kindness. Not to mention the absolute thrill of working with a coach of his caliber that coaches some insane talent. So much appreciation and love to you sir. Also, ps, did not know I’d be on FaceTime with a damn celebrity when I answered the phone in my pjams with wet hair having just got out of the shower and my son running around naked waiting for me to dress him and put him to bed 🙃 #parenthood https://www.instagram.com/p/CnnsR21t3tF/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I let a 14-year-old give me a wolf cut last night. #wolfcut #nofilter #noproduct #hair haircut courtesy of Seraphine. https://www.instagram.com/p/CncZWgGpqW0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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@drewbarrymore do you want this? #drewbarrymore #charliesangels Cleaning out the attic. I’ve got ginger spice too. #vintagetoys https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm2SkVTvRQp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I didn’t realize this when we booked this show but…this is our last show before I start my transition 😳 you should probably come. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28th at 5:30pm sharp. Set list: Nevermind, Dead Horses, Century of Ghosts, and The Revolution. Maybe learn the first and last one (since they’re available everywhere) and sing with me? I’d love to give this voice the send off it deserves. It is the only thing I regret to leave behind. 💛 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj6lY8hAhud/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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It’s been 3 years since we released this little EP. Show it some bday love on Spotify or wherever you listen to music 😊💛🙌 #alexdaponte #memphis #music #memphismusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CgZ-eUag8P5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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HAPPY 10th BIRTHDAY to my first full length record, Nightmares! This is the “break-up” one mentioned in yesterday’s @lovewhatmatters article 💛 #lovewhatmatters #loveislove #alexdaponte #lgbt #music https://www.instagram.com/p/Cegb7srgrDR/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Finally got my hands on the @memphisflyer! Thank you to Jesse for taking on this incredibly personal subject with such grace. #memphis #memphisflyer #music #memphismusic #newmusic #alexdaponte https://www.instagram.com/p/CdHGKSXv68B/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Everyone grab the latest copy of the Memphis Flyer tomorrow! Thank you @memphisflyer 💛💛. . . . . . . . . . . . #memphis #music #memphismusic #memphisflyer #musician #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq🌈 #queer #trans #nonbinary #newmusic #alexdaponte #gay #loveislove #loveislove🌈 https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc3mlWglz2H/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Married for 6 years, together for 9 years. Jesus. It was 6 years ago today that we had the cutest little wedding of our dreams and 9 years ago today that we went on our first date. We had our first kiss at the end of that date. I take for granted the comfort and confidence I walk through the world with which is due in large part to the stability of my relationship with Karen. The love we have for each other is the foundation on which I am able to do anything else. I am so lucky and grateful for this. LOVE YOU SO MUCH BABY!. . . . . . . . . . . . #lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtq🌈 #twomoms #samesexfamily #samesexparents #samesexwedding #mrsandmrs #trans #nonbinary #transnonbinary #queer #gay #gaymarriage #queercouple #couplegoals #lgbtcouple #lgbtqcouple #loveislove #lgbtfamily #love https://www.instagram.com/p/CcasAXDAaPQ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Catch us in Austin, TX at @smokinbeautyatx on Saturday, April 2 playing again with the great and powerful @thankslight 🔥🤘📷: @breezylucia https://www.instagram.com/p/CbbF4woAnH_/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This show could’ve been a disaster but instead it’ll go down as one of my favorites. Thank you to everyone who showed up to support. It really does mean so much. We were so stoked to give you new music. Here are some amazing pics that @breezylucia took of us (and look at me spitting absolutely hell fire in pic 4 😂🤘). And I snapped the last one of @harrisonfinksmusic and @ben_spiegelman and @musicbylemons who were just phenomenal. And we cannot say enough good things about the person responsible for putting the whole show together, Zane of @thankslight who crushed it. Both bands we played with last night were as kind as they were talented and it was an absolute pleasure sharing the stage with them. We will see you again soon, Memphis. But until then keep your eyes peeled for our new single “The Revolution” which we will drop soon. LOVE YOU!. . . . . . . . . . . #memphis #memphismusic #music #livemusic #lgbt #lgbtq https://www.instagram.com/p/CatVYYVAVBu/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This photo was taken 9 years ago when we played @thehitonecafe. Catch us there again Thursday, March 3rd with Austin, TX band @thankslight 🔥🎶. . . . . . . . . . . #alexdaponte #memphis #music #musician #lgbt #lgbtq #memphismusic #livemusic #newmusic https://www.instagram.com/p/CZ13UiSleTs/?utm_medium=tumblr

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A couple weeks ago we got to sneak into the studio to work on a very special track 💛 Can’t wait for you all to hear it 🔥🎉. . . . . . . . . . . #alexdaponte #memphis #memphismusic #music #newmusic #lgbtq #lgbtqmusic #lgbtmusic #lgbtmusician https://www.instagram.com/p/CYQJQskAfLF/?utm_medium=tumblr