Anthony performs both as a solo artist, or as part of a number of bands, most notably Yap Yap Yap, the blues & swing quintet, or more recently with the Ronnie Greer Blues Band.
Influences
Musical: James Taylor, Ron Sexsmith, Elvis Costello, Randy Newman, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell, Guy Clark, John Prine;
Literary: Raymond Carver, Kurt Vonnegut, Sebastian Barry, Paul Durcan, Billy Collins, Don DeLillo, Charles Bukowski, Allen Ginsberg, Truman Capote
(All of Anthony's songs - from all three albums - are now available for sale on iTunes)
Anthony Toner sounds like John Prine meeting James Taylor in a second hand bookshop. His heart-filled songs cover subjects as diverse as jilted lovers wracked by paranoia, disorientated spacemen and Ian Fleming’s links with Northern Ireland. He's currently touring to promote his brand new collection, The Duke of Oklahoma & Other Stories, which follows the success of his previous collection, A Sky For Every Day and the singles ‘Sailortown’ and ‘Marion, That’s All Right'. He has also composed for theatre and radio. He has also performed in Canada and the United States, sharing the stage in Nashville earlier this year with Nanci Griffith and Guy Clark.
Find out more at: www.anthonytoner.net
Reviews:
'Superbly played, literate and melodic songs' - Irish News
No ‘moon in June’ material from this man… He operates outside the box - Ivan Martin, Sunday World
'A little bit country, a little bit pop, a little bit rock’n’roll, all packaged with bags of charm' - Sunday Life
'An album of melodic, articulate, perceptive, engaging songs, which come with their own built-in storyboards… throughout you'll hear gentle echoes of John Prine and James Taylor' - Cherrie McIlwaine’s Record of the Week – BBC Radio Ulster
'a fantastic album… packed full of honest and immediately likeable tracks' - Newtownards Chronicle
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"Summink about the sound... the total .... i dont even know if Chuck realises what he did. i dont think, maybe he does. People sometimes don't, you know. Michelangelo probably thought he was third rate too, yeah. But umm... It was such a total.. ugh.. great songs, great rhythm... on top of that just a great overall sound came off the needle in that record. all of them. i think the first record i heard was Johnny B Goode. ughh... ughh.. thats when i knew what i really wannid to do. i didnt know if i was gonna make a living off it i didnt dream i was gonna make a living of it but i knew thats what i wannid to do. unnn i would do it as a hobby even if i was an accountant now so unn ...... probaby be better off ... HUGHHHhughhhHGHGHGGHGG"
Hi Anthony, thanks for the invite. Crying already my eyes out - I'm so sorry but I can't make it. Was in Belfast in July ... and I'm living in Germany - so I think I can't make it till next year perhaps March. Have a hell of a launch - sell millions of cds.... and rock the crowd down. Cheers Elly
Hi Anthony Thank you so much for the invite to the launch - I'd love to be there, but I'm off to England for a few gigs on Thursday - rotten timing. Anyway, the best of luck with the new CD - have a great night at the launch. Fil xx
Dear Anthony - Thanks so much for the invite to the launch but will be giggin somewhere between Munich and Stuttgart at the time. Delighted that the greatest song I've heard for 5 years (the Duke of Oklahoma) will at last break free into the public domain. I'm setting a reminder for the Enniskillen gig on Nov 28th. If I make it there I'll beat down the back stage door to steal a thread from the shirt of the man who wrote such a song. You'll fly with this one.
With wishes for all the success in the world Donal
Hey Anthony , thought you mite like to know 2 of my songs reached the uk song writing contest semi final , will have them up loaded in next week or so if you fancy a listen , cheers mate hope your well . don
Thanks for the comments. "Marion thats all right" is one of the nicest songs I've heard in a long time. I also really like "What is love to you" especially the chorus. Cheers.
Hi Anthony, Long time since we last spoke etc. Hope things are well up your neck of the woods. Look forward to some new music from you! Keep Pickin' Roy
Hi Anthony. How's things. Arived home on Wednesday from Lithuania havin' played a festival there last weekend. Germany the weekend before on my bike an' Westport Ireland the weekend before that for the Bluegrass/Folk Festival there. It's been a busy few weeks so I'm lookin' forward to some time at home with my family.... probably be climbin' the walls by Wednesday [:{D>
Hope all's well an' that the summer is provin' rich an' bountyful for you. Should be back in Ireland towards the back end of September around the time of the Open House Festival.
Hi Anthony, Thanks for the acoustic and Hi-strung contributions on my forthcoming "No Borders" CD!! As our fearless leader would say... "Cosmic"! Cheers! Errol
(All of Anthony's songs - from all three albums - are now available for sale on iTunes)
Anthony Toner sounds like John Prine meeting James Taylor in a second hand bookshop. His heart-filled songs cover subjects as diverse as jilted lovers wracked by paranoia, disorientated spacemen and Ian Fleming’s links with Northern Ireland. He's currently touring to promote his brand new collection, The Duke of Oklahoma & Other Stories, which follows the success of his previous collection, A Sky For Every Day and the singles ‘Sailortown’ and ‘Marion, That’s All Right'. He has also composed for theatre and radio. He has also performed in Canada and the United States, sharing the stage in Nashville earlier this year with Nanci Griffith and Guy Clark.
Find out more at: www.anthonytoner.net
Reviews:
'Superbly played, literate and melodic songs' - Irish News
No ‘moon in June’ material from this man… He operates outside the box - Ivan Martin, Sunday World
'A little bit country, a little bit pop, a little bit rock’n’roll, all packaged with bags of charm' - Sunday Life
'An album of melodic, articulate, perceptive, engaging songs, which come with their own built-in storyboards… throughout you'll hear gentle echoes of John Prine and James Taylor' - Cherrie McIlwaine’s Record of the Week – BBC Radio Ulster
'a fantastic album… packed full of honest and immediately likeable tracks' - Newtownards Chronicle
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