2002 -2020: Established Career
The Black Sorrows continues
Tony continued to record and perform live with Joe Camilleri and The Black Sorrows.
In 2004, The Black Sorrows released "One Mo' Time", an acoustic album reimagining their classic tracks. This project featured Joe Camilleri, Claude Carranza, James Black, Joe Creighton, and Tony Floyd. The album peaked at number 14 on the ARIA Jazz and Blues chart and was supported by a national tour, including performances in Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
In 2009, Tony played on the release "4 Days in Sing Sing", a CD/DVD package recorded live over four days at Sing Sing Studios in Melbourne. The project aimed to capture the raw energy of their performances, with most tracks recorded in no more than three takes. The accompanying DVD provided behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, offering fans insight into the recording process.
After a hiatus, Tony rejoined the band In 2012, and they released "Crooked Little Thoughts", a comprehensive package featuring three CDs and a 72-page hardcover book with artwork by Victor Rubin. The album showcased the band's versatility, blending genres like gospel, zydeco, and swing.
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Gurrumul
Tony recorded and toured with the renowned indigenous artist, the late Indigenous musician Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu "Gurrumul", including performing to sell-out shows with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra at Sydney Opera House.
Tony performed on the album "Gurrumul: His Life and Music" which went on to win the 2014 ARIA for Best Soundtrack and showcased Gurrumul's songs with orchestral arrangements, highlighting the fusion of Indigenous music with classical elements.
Tony contributed as the drummer on Gurrumul's third studio album, "The Gospel Album", which reimagined Christian hymns from Gurrumul's upbringing on Elcho Island. The album, blending Yolngu language and gospel traditions, was recorded over six days in Byron Bay and won the ARIA Award for Best World Music Album in 2015.
With Gurrumul's band, Tony toured festival shows in the USA, India, Indonesia and throughout Australia. He was part of Gurrumul's touring ensemble, including the 2015 national tour promoting "The Gospel Album". The tour featured performances at venues such as the Perth Concert Hall, where Floyd's percussive drumming complemented Gurrumul's vocals and the accompanying choir.
The Eurogliders
Tony performed with The Eurogliders' on their 2014 tour which marked a special return for the iconic Australian pop band, featuring original members Grace Knight and Bernie Lynch. The tour included a series of intimate performances across New South Wales, with shows at Lizotte's venues in Newcastle (February 27), Kincumber (February 28), and Dee Why (March 1)
International and National Touring
Tony toured internationally with various artists as a session drummer over several years.
In 2004 he supported Darryl Braithwaite in a Shanghai performance; In 2007 he supported Missy Higgins on her US and UK tour as a drummer/singer; and in 2009 he toured Japan with the Jazzhead label band "FOGG" which included performing at Sapporo Jazz Festival.
Closer to home, Tony was session drummer for The Waifs, Ross Wilson, Mark Seymour, Deborah Conway, Vince Jones, Kate Cebrano, Renee Geyer and The Models.
With his band members, Tony embarked on a 25 year anniversary national tour with "Things of Stone and Wood" to promote the release of the album "The Essential Things of Stone and Wood" (Sony 2014).
In 2013, together with Dr Nick Haywood, Tony was musical director of the Walking With Spirits Festival in Barunga, NT. This involved collaboration with various Arnhem Land tribal elders and developing a 90 minute concert with western/indigenous music.
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The Jazz Scene
Tony performed with several Jazz groups and artists such as the Rob Burke Quartet, Tony Gould, Peter Knight Quintet, Bennetts Lane Big Band and the Joe Chindamo Trio.
During these years Tony began a long association with Rob Burke and Tony Gould which would go on to produce a number of albums and live performances over 20 years.
He was a member of 2014 ARIA nominated band "Hunters and Pointers" in Best Jazz Album category.
He was also a featured artist as one of Australia's top Jazz Drummers in the October 2014 publication of "Drumscene".