Bob Anthony-guitars, vocals. The Smoking Jackets (Bob, Steve Dover-dr, Rich Huston-bs, Jim Pedigo-organ with Natty Moss-Bond-duet vox, and Cap'n Keith Kofron-narr)
Influences
Richard Thompson, John Stewart, Lindsey Buckingham, Todd Rundgren, Nick Drake, Dion, Graham Parker, Jeff Beck, The Replacements, Free, ECM Records in general, 60s-70s soul in general, Bill Frisell, Alejandro Escovedo, Tom Petty, The Rascals, Brothers Isley, Allman and Everly, Jan Akkerman, Philip Catherine, Countless Tallahassee bands 1985-1995, The Reivers, Lowell George, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Adrian Belew/Robert Fripp/King Crimson, Harvey Mandel, Slobberbone, Fleetwood Mac (any version), Van Morrison, Marshall Crenshaw, Pretty Things, The Move, Big Star, Paul Weller, Wilco, Pat Martino, Television (the band and the medium), Traffic, Early Costello, REM and U2, Beach Boys, The Band, Neil Young most of the time, CCR, The Yardbirds, The Beatles, The Stones, Dylan, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Mott The Hoople, Bruces Cockburn and Springsteen, Carole, BB, Freddie and Albert King, XTC, Robyn Hitchcock, Rory Gallagher, Jorma Kaukonen, Husker Du, Rockpile, Mr. Steely Dan, Leo Kottke, Rain Parade, Joni Mitchell, Joe Pass, John McLaughlin, John Fahey, John Scofield, Monk, Mingus, Muddy, Wolf, Trane, Miles and many more artists in lotsa genres.
"Through his decade of work with Tallahassee hometown alt-rock heroes The Casual T's to his tenure as foil to much-heralded power-pop sensation Kenny Howes and through to his (now disbanded) group The Smoking Jackets, Anthony is nothing if not multifaceted. The Smoking Jackets 'Lines' CD is as picture perfect example of Buddy Holly-meets-Jimmy Silva (Young Fresh Fellows) power-pop as you're likely to find...On The all-instrumental 'Anthonology' solo CD he shows a deft touch that many have compared to Bert Jansch and Leo Kottke...hellaciously talented." --Jim Reed, Connect Savannah, March 24, 2004
"A great live performer...If it sounds like Bob Anthony can do it all, it's because he can." --Gina Vivinetto, St. Petersburg Times, Dec. 19, 2003
Hey, I just wanted say thanks for the add. Glad you liked our music! It'd be great if you could make it to a show someday but in the meantime, thanks again and have a great week! Boomer
Hey, Bob, thanks for finding me. Stuff here is really great, and it's good to meet a fellow eclectic! I hear lots of influences, all tastefully incorporated. Please tell Jason to write! He gave me my first writing job...
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