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Wrapped in a blanket of Americana allure, tugging on a few heartstrings, Rob Anthony’s latest album release Where We Are leaves us with the sense of an artist who reaches into the soul, grabs the struggles of the inner man, and weaves it into a solid personal connection.
“It got spiritual”, Anthony admits, “when energies connect on a musical level, it’s unlike any other experience. I’ve spent a lifetime evolving musically & spiritually, being criticized, being praised. It’s made me weak, it’s made me strong. Here’s to coming to terms with it all, the past, the now & living for the future. Write from the heart, sing from the soul, don’t ever let go…”
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WOGB Artist Spotlight: Rob Anthony Revisits Musical Roots
By Jenna Cornell, WOGB Artist Spotlight
Music has the ability to reach people on the most intimate level. It’s the cheerleader when things have gone right. The romantic poet swooning about love. The lyrical counselor during bouts of emotional pain. Music’s innate ability to connect emotionally to humanity gives the art a unique quality not found anywhere else. With that connection in mind, local singer-songwriter Rob Anthony is revisiting his own musical roots.
Anthony understands that his journey in music has been influenced by those who came before him. In order to grow in his own artistry, the songwriter has begun a journey paying homage to the legendary voices of his youth. According to Anthony, “I don’t think there are too many things I relate to more now-a-days than these words sang so truthfully…”
The Appleton singer-songwriter has released two videos thus far and intends on creating a documentary as well.
Anthony’s first video in the series is Bob Seger’s “Against the Wind” > Read / Watch More
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By John Boydston
A night of good surprises – arrive in Park City, UT for a long weekend and see the BoDeans are playing 3-nights at the historic Egyptian Theater right there on Main St. Always wanted to see these guys, so it was a pre-Halloween treat. Surprised this truly great venue let me in with my camera gear sans photo pass. And surprised and happy to see Kenny Aronoff back behind the BoDeans drum kit doing his usually amazing job. Not surprising was this band living up to its reputation as one of the best live acts of our time. > Read More
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Help Artists Help Charity
by Givesong.org
Rob Anthony has teamed up with Givesong.org putting value and purpose back into music. ‘Artistry & Charity’ together they have changed the world. With your help we intend to help both. The artist contributes the song, you give what you can to the charity they have chosen. You get the song. It’s that simple.
Visit Givesong.org and learn more about the charity and story behind Anthony’s song ‘Before You Sentence Me’.
In Anthony’s words, “I want to believe this will help bring more attention to the struggles of those suffering from PTSD and how important it is to honor those returning from any war…”
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Record numbers set for Special Olympics
Drumroll please! A record-shattering $121,000 with 165 trucks driving from Richfield to Oshkosh, WI. Rob Anthony performed at the 10th annual Worlds Largest Truck Convoy for Special Olympics. Down The Road is dedicated every year to National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, and was written about drivers and the life they lead as they move their load Down The Road.
“I feel a sense of connection with drivers who share the road with me during my travels and wanted to capture the sense of loneliness along with the feeling of adventure that a life on the road provides.” ~ Rob Anthony
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Rob Anthony kicks off EAA to 20,000
Rob Anthony was welcomed back kicking off opening night with the legendary band Chicago to an audience of 20,000 at the EAA Airventure 2013 “The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” in Oshkosh WI.
In a recent interview with classic rock radio station 103.9 WVBO Rob mentioned performing with such a legendary act, “It was an honor sharing the stage with Chicago and the Steve Miller band last year. It’s not very hard to find the influence of these legends within my latest two-disc album release “Is This The Plan”. From Springsteen’s blue collar working man masterpieces to Mellencamp’s heartland acoustic rock to the classic country rock sounds of the Eagles.”
These influences spread deep & wide through songs such as ‘Down The Road’ (a trucking tribute song to those who move the world along day to day and to the families who await their safe return), ‘We All Need’ (a tribute to Special Olympians who encourage and inspire us to be the best we can be during life’s toughest challenges), The honest and truthful experiences of growing up in the midwest with ‘Is This The Plan’ while also conveying his small town roots to past struggles only to find true meaning through the power of song along side 37 more americana, folk acoustic, heartland rock songs.
Take a listen for yourself to Anthony’s latest album release on iTunes and explore the evolution of a songwriter influenced by these greats.
iTunes Link: http://bit.ly/iTunes_RobAnthony
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PATHS Program Raise Your Voice A Success
By Fox Cities Performing Arts Center
This past season, students in our PATHS program got to participate in a unique program called Raise Your Voice. Fox Valley favorites Rob Anthony and Nicole Rae from The Traveling Suitcase, helped students write their own songs and learn about themselves along the way.
This unique program is just one of many throughout the year that allow the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center to serve as a gathering place for the community and to engage in education opportunities. By reaching out to students who may have limited access to experience the arts outside of this program, we are excited to bring the arts directly to them and learn together.
“Our students, these future songwriters, have not only put smiles on our faces but brought warmth and sunlight to our hearts. Super proud of them all and honored to have worked with everyone involved at YouthGo Neenah’s ‘Raise Your Voice’ project; courtesy of the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center.”
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Shall We Dance benefit features Rob Anthony
The Sexual Assault Crisis Center held its signature fundraiser Shall We Dance. “It was an honor to be a part of it with the very talented Amy Ryerson of Rock Of Ages dancing to our live performance of When You’re Feeling Blue“, says Anthony
Shall We Dance is an uplifting and entertaining event that increases awareness about sexual assault while helping raise the important funds they need to uphold their mission. Learn more visit www.sacc-foxcities.org
View photos from the event click here: Shall We Dance photos
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Rob Anthony releases new single
Earlier this year, in his first sessions with the band in over five years, Rob Anthony started laying tracks on what will be his 6th studio album release.
“It got spiritual”, anthony admits, “When energies connect on a musical level it’s unlike any other experience. In a short while I’ll be releasing these new songs to the world. In a short while I’ll, once again, remember why I do what I do.”
Since the release of his fifth solo album ‘While The World Sleeps’ followed by a severe throat injury leaving him with a year long struggle through vocal therapy Anthony is excited to return with the band releasing what he calls “a mix of midwestern Americana songs with a touch of caribbean flavor.”
Wrapped in a blanket of Americana allure, tugging on a few heartstrings, Rob Anthony leaves us with the sense of an artist who reaches into the soul, grabs the struggles of the inner man, and weaves it into a solid personal connection.
Preview Rob’s new single ‘Far From My Heart’
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Rob Anthony joins the Bodeans in Mexico
Rob Anthony joins the Bodeans playing acoustic in their band in Mexico. If you know Anthony’s music you know his respect for the Bodeans.
“Their music has helped shaped who I am as an artist in my early years as a singer/songwriter and to be asked to join them on this tour playing alongside Kurt Neumann and Kenny Aronoff (drummer for John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Bob Seger) and so many other talented artists from around the country is an honor.” ~ Rob Anthony
The rock festivals will include Cheap Trick, Kansas and many others.
View photos from tour click here: Bodeans Tour
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$500,000 raised for the American Red Cross.
Rob Anthony’s good friend Jody Weyers of the American Red Cross – Northeast Wisconsin Region, danced in the Dancing with Our Stars for the American Red Cross on Valentine’s weekend. She not only killed it, but won Peoples Choice Award. It was an amazing night to say the least.
When Jody started her adventure over four months ago, she never thought it would have the impact that it has had on her life. Her goal was to raise $40,000 through their 40 for 40 concert held in early February. The event was a huge success and raised just over $54,000. “I was humbled and honored to be a part of the event. And, I am very proud of Jody,” says Anthony.
Of course, an intricate part of any successful event is to have talented photographers capture its magic and Jenna Cornell did it with perfection. You can watch this cool photo slideshow Jenna put together of her photography featuring Rob’s song “You Gotta Love”. > Click here
She also combined it with a write up about the concert: > Click here
Finally, the Dancing with Our Stars for the American Red Cross raised $500,660 in total. That is an amazing amount of funds, which will be used to help those in our local area. To find out how you can support the American Red Cross, please visit their website at www.redcross.org. And, to support the cause in Northeast Wisconsin, visit their website at www.redcross.org/wi/Oshkosh.
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Listen to the new single, “That Sweet Good Lovin”
By Examiner.com
Rob Anthony had a fairly productive 2012/2013 touring supporting his fifth solo album release, Is This The Plan. This year, Anthony has an equally hectic schedule, with plans to release a new song as part of his ‘Studio H Sessions’ every month leading up to a full-length release. For this month Anthony has unveiled “That Sweet Good Lovin”.
The Americana musician brings a Caribbean flavor to his latest release coupled with his signature acoustic guitar. Wrapped in a blanket of raspy allure, Anthony’s song highlights the longing everyone wants when it comes to love. (“Why does it come and go, no one really knows, that sweet good lovin”).
Listen in below or click here: “That Sweet Good Lovin”
For more from Rob’s ‘Studio H Sessions’, be sure to check out “It’s Not In My Nature”, “Sister” & “Don’t Ever Let Go”.
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It’s National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 16-22) America takes the time to honor drivers for their hard work and commitment in tackling one of our economy’s most demanding and important jobs.
“Down The Road honors those who move the world along day to day and the families who await their safe return. Join us in celebrating the men and women across the country who work hard every day to deliver the ‘Good Stuff’ by sharing this song.
Many people ask me what inspired writing ‘Down The Road’. Not only did I work several years on the docks with truckers when young I still all these years later can’t help to feel a sense of connection with drivers who share the road with me during my travels. I wanted to capture the sense of loneliness along with the feeling of adventure that a life on the road provides.” ~ Rob Anthony
Rob has a page dedicated to ‘DownThe Road’. Click here: > Down The Road
You can download for free & share the links to help celebrate. If there’s ever a time to contribute now is the time with such an important song.
Remember music isn’t in the background rather it’s your best buddy, riding shotgun through life and we hope this song remains a friend for life.