Philip Anthony

For multi-generation audiences, I cover Rock, Southern Rock, Pop, Country, Oldies, R&B, and Americana tunes from only Top 40 artists such as Al Green, Alan Jackson, All-4-One, The Animals, The Association, Beatles, Bee Gees, Ben E. King, B.J. Thomas, Barry Manilow, Billy Joe Royal, Bobby Rydell, Bob Seger, Brenda Lee, Brian Adams, Brooks & Dunn, Captain & Tennille, Carol King, CCR, Chad & Jeremy, Classics IV, Climax, Conway Twitty, Crystal Gale, Debbie Gibson, Dion, Dionne Warwick, Dobie Gray, Don McLean, Dusty Springfield, Eagles, Elvis, Eric Church, Everly Brothers, Firefall, Fontella Bass, Four-Tops, Four Seasons, Frank Sinatra, Freddy Scott, Gloria Gayner, Gloria Estefan, Grateful Dead, Hank Cochran, Herb Albert, Herman’s Hermits, Il Volo, Jay & the Americans, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffet, Jimmy Ruffin, John Mellencamp, Johnny Lee, Johnny Mathis, Johnny Rivers, Josh Turner, Juice Newton, Lady A, Mamas & Papas, Mary Wells, Michael Bublé, Neil Diamond, Neil Sadaka, Peaches & Herb, Oasis, Peter & Gordon, Pointer Sisters, Ray Charles, Ray Stevens, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rick Astley, Ricky Nelson, Righteous Brothers, Robbie Dupree, Roberta Flack, Ronettes, Roy Orbison, Sam & Dave, Samantha Dorrance, Shirelles, Shirley Bassey, Smokey Robinson, Steve Winwood, Survivor, Temptations, The Left Banke, The Turtles, Van Morrison, Wet-Wet-Wet, Wham, Willie Nelson, Wilson Pickett to The Young Rascals.

My live performance is void of backing tracks, loops, over dubs, synthetic voice-overs or canned recordings delivered in a pseudo-karaoke format. I do not perform any original tunes. My solo performance melds voice, guitar, and a percussion machine. As a solo musician, this distinguishes me from most other ‘live’ performers.

My recent public performances include Rick’s Club American (Congers, NY 10920), Black Parakeetz ( Nyack, NY 10960), Bolzano’s Restaurant (Congers, NY 10920), as well as Old 76 House ( Tappan, NY). My next public performance is May 5th weekend at French Oak Bar & Grill (Oakland, NJ).

My private performances are tailored for occasions such as Wedding Cocktail Hours, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Showers, Engagements, Reunions or just a social soiree. My next 20th Anniversary show is at La Terrazza (New City, NY 10956) July 4th weekend.

Clients have the option (no additional fee) of their guests playing a spirited game of ‘Tunes Trivial Pursuit’. For select tunes in each set (or just in one set) I emcee the show asking little known or background facts of a performed tune or artist. Another benefit of this option is that it engages folks on the dance floor as well as those not on the dance floor.

Another party option is my ‘LIVE JUKEBOX’ where I sing Top 40 tunes selected by guests. Either option makes for a convivial party-hardy atmosphere.

My state-of-the-art sound system melds an acoustic guitar sound with rich voice for a venue of up to 165 guests. Kindly note that outdoor performances must be sheltered.

Best Regards,
Philip Anthony