Anthony da Costa in Concert!!!

One of the things I look at when booking acts is their longevity in the business; you know--have they "paid their dues"? Well, when a friend introduced me to Anthony da Costa's music, I trusted that he knew what he was talking about.

When I looked at the number of CDs Anthony had released, I knew we had found another veteran to the business. And I guess he is, but you certainly could not tell by his age.

Anthony da Costa is releasing his 9th CD soon and he is only in his early 20s AND still going to college at Columbia University in New York City!

From his website:

"Seeing Anthony da Costa on stage is a perfect storm — talent, intensity, humor, passion, intelligence and charm — all bouncing off the walls of the room he is playing" (Court House Concerts). Anthony's music combines folk, rock, Americana and pop, plus what it's like to be "a very young man, with a very old soul" (legendary New York DJ, Pete Fornatale).

Now nearing 20 and a sophomore at Columbia University, in 2009, Anthony was named an MSNBC.com "Top 5 Up-&-Coming Young Singer" and a "WFUV-FM New Artist To Watch". In 2008, he released two, critically-acclaimed albums and was a Folk Alliance "Emerging Artist of the Year" nominee. In 2007, at 16, he became the youngest winner ever at the Falcon Ridge and Kerrville Folk Festivals.

Anthony has played major festivals, including Kerrville, Falcon Ridge, Philadelphia and Tonder (Denmark); showcased at SXSW and Tin Pan South; opened for music icons, like Loretta Lynn, Judy Collins, and Dan Bern; and, with one foot in folk, and the other foot loose and wandering into various other genres, released his eighth record in 2009, "Not Afraid of Nothing," which "has the lyrical quality of a John Prine album" (Twangville). He is currently halfway finished with his latest album, a rock/americana effort recorded in Brooklyn, NY and featuring a slew of wonderful NYC musicians.

http://www.anthonydacosta.com/
http://www.youtube.com/anthonydacosta
Info: anthony.bdylan@gmail.com

DETAILS:

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Raven Hi-Fi
214 William Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Doors at 7:00pm; music at 8:00pm
Donation: $15 at the door (all of which goes to the musicians)

Please also bring a snack to share for the refreshment table; beverages/wine will be supplied by the hosts; we'd love to have you share the night with us!