MICHAEL ANTHONY
Every now and then a talent comes along who's voice and style re-defines
the word "ARTIST".
This New York City born and raised singer/songwriter/musician got his start whilelistening
to the many great songs played on top 40 radio.It was the group "3 dog night" however that put the fire in
his bones to be a singer/songwriter.
His career has covered N.Y-Florida-and California at such venues
as "My fathers place","The Button South,and "The Roxy" as well as airplay at radio
favorites "WBAB,NY-"WSHE"FT Laud.-"WXTB" Tampa Bay-and "KLOS" Los Angeles.
In 1988 his re-make of the Tommy James classic "Tighter,Tighter"
was featured in cashbox magazine/Billboard Magazine and Dance Music ReportFollowed
up with his single"I'll carry On"which featured 3 Dog NightMembers floyd sneed on drums and
Joe Schermie on bass and was a "singles review" in Billboard Magazine.
In 1991 His career was
halted in 1991 with a back injury which resulted in surgery,thus the long delay till now.
The New CD "MD-20 THE BEST OF MICHAEL ANTHONY" is due out by
08/08/08 . A 20 song cd that covers his very
best over a 23 year career with various bands.Plans are in the works for unplugged shows and media promotion! It will be available
at www.cdbaby.com and www.amazon.com as well as many major digital download outlets.
His 2007 cd release titled "7"
is a return to the "top 40" styles which inspired his writing and vocals.It
features 3 classic re-makes (Let it Be-Philadelphia Freedom-Never BeenTo
Spain) honoring the great writers that helped mold his style and voice that have become
his "signature" to his audiences. It also contains 7 originals including the single "A little loving","Stay with
me" and "Why does it still hurt".
It is available at www.amazon.com , www.borders.com and at Hastings in santa fe,NM,as well as Taos sounds in Taos,NM.
Catch him on his 2008 " The Guitar Man" Tour, where he will do select
acoustic "unplugged" style of appearances.
A"live interview" and cd review at www.cashboxmagazine.com is in the works for July 2008-Be looking for it,as well as in the nashvillemusicguide paper!
Michael in studio with original 3 dog night members joe schermie and floyd sneed,1991
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