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Tom
Anthony,
There is nothing quite as exciting
as discovering something special that you can share with
your friends that you know they will enjoy as much as you!
That is the excitement of discovering The Tom Anthony Group!
Tom Anthony has been performing since he was about six. “I
remember always having a guitar & singing.” Tom Recalls.
From playing the lead in Camelot at West Allis Central High
School and serving as the Host for the Miss West Allis
Pageant for a number of years in his late teens. Tom says as
he smiles; “one of my toughest gigs but someone had to do
it!” Tom continued to craft his skills by playing all types
of entertainment venues including weddings, private parties,
and night clubs. Today he does shows at the Major local
venues like Summerfest, Festa Italiana, Local Church
Festivals, Corporate events, & Community Concerts & has been
consistently voted a top favorite, drawing large afternoon
crowds at the Wisconsin State Fair for over 10 years
performing 3 shows daily at Rupena’s stage each afternoon.
“I have been fortunate to play just about any venue an
entertainer can over the years. I even had an opportunity to
stay in Las Vegas and become a regular there, but our family
was here and it just did not seem the right thing at the
time, as tempting as it was“. As it turned out, it was the
right decision to make. “A few years later“, Tom says; “Dad
was diagnosed with Alzheimers“, and Teri, Toms wife of 33
years, needed and wanted to be here for both mom & dad. “I
believe God always puts you where you are supposed to be in
life.” So they’ve made there home in Greenfield Wisconsin
for now.
Tom Anthony's unique blend of music brings back memories &
creates new ones with every performance! With each show Tom
strong charisma on stage captivates audiences with his vocal
impressions as his vocal range ventures into territory
usually inhabited by the likes of Roy Orbison, & Elvis, with
a smooth style comparable to Frank Sinatra & Michael Buble’.
Not an impersonator, Tom's vocal impressions, capture a
multitude of entertainers individual vocal styling, feel,
and dynamics, prompting people to make comments like; “Tom
Anthony really connects with the audience! His incredible
vocal talent is complemented by the passion in which he
delivers every note of every song!”
This unique ability combined with his own passion and
intensity and the extraordinary talents of the musicians
that accompany him, give the audience a special feeling that
they can't wait to share with others!
Covering a wide range of entertainers, music & styles, every
age group is sure to find something for them. One of the
many highlights is Tom’s tribute to Roy Orbision. Very few
singers can perform Roy’s music with the same range &
dynamics that Roy did. Audiences that have heard Tom, walk
away with new appreciation for Roy’s music, as well as for
many of the other artists that Tom covers.
Tom has released three very successful CD’s to date. Chasing
a Dream in 1996 and In the Magic of Christmas in 1999, which
featured two original songs co-written by Tom Anthony & Joel
Freisinger that have received national air play since their
release. Hold Me Thrill Me was his 3rd release in 2007 and
because so many asked for another, Tom has just released his
4th CD and decided to call it, Just For You! As all of Tom’s
CD they features songs that make a connection, some well
known & others that should never have been forgotten. All
done in Tom Anthony’s wonderful style.
The best thing to do is to experience Tom Anthony live, in
person. That is where you’ll feel the sincerity of the
entertainer’s performance really touch you, as the Tom
Anthony Group connects with you through their music.
Tom Anthony’s show will bring back memories & create new
ones as well, while they perform their music with Las Vegas
Style, excitement and class, that the entire family will
enjoy!
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Tom Sorce,
Guitarist extraordinaire, has worked for
such talented artists as Al Martino, Dick Conyino, Don
Mambo, George Prichete and Manty Ellis. His smooth, pure
style adds a rich musical texture few others can imitate.
Tom sings lead vocals on
several select tunes & his Louie Prima vocal, is one of the
best. Tom also harmonizes with Tom Anthony on many
selections. Because they have worked together for many
years, their voices blend effortlessly adding a wonderful
vocal balance.
Brian Ford - Drummer, Brian Ford specializes in
drum set. He has been playing and recording in the Milwaukee
/ Chicago area for the past 25 years and was fortunate to
land a gig with jazz legend Buddy Montgomery. In addition to
performing and doing drum clinics he has developed a series
of instructional drum set method books and operates a
percussion studio in Kenosha.
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Jim Sodke,
Pianist/Trumpet player with national tours of: Dancin’,
Zorba, Camelot, Chorus Line, Stop the World, Rockettes,
South Pacific, Grease, 42nd st, and others
Pianist /Trumpeter with recording artists:
Lou Rawls, Gladys Knight, TheMoody Blues, Maureen McGovern,
The Mills Bros, The Temptations, The Four Tops, The
Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters, Danny and the Jrs.
Little Anthony and others
Appearances with international jazz artists: Stanley Jordan,
The Dorsey Band, Woody Herman, Dianne Schuur
WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry Awards)
Nominated for keyboard player of the year
2008, 2009, 2010
Winner of Best Jazz Band 2008, 2009, 2010
Co-Director of Lakeshore Conservatory of
Music, 1986 to present
UW-Parkside, 1997 to present
Also at Carthage College, Mount Senario
College, UW-Milwaukee
Editor /arranger for Hal Leonard
Corporation. Published works include:
Be Bop Piano , Cool Piano, Miles Davis, and other piano
solos
Hal Leonard Real Books, Artist Transcriptions Series and
Play Alongs
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Mike Hetzel,
has been involved with music since the age of 5. Although
for the past 27 years, a banker by profession, Mike's
passion has always gravitated toward playing the organ,
piano, synthesizer and singing. He plays classical, jazz,
pop, 70's and 80's classic rock and any other variety of
music that he can get his hands onto. He has been a member
or leader of various performing bands throughout the
Southeastern WI area including, Speakeasy, Dual Rock,
Pavanne, Aaron Hetzel Jazz Trio, Elliott Hughes and the
Vision (gospel/funk band from Parklawn Assembly of God),The
Meisel Collective, .33 RPM, Normandy and is the current
Director of Music at Trinity United Church of Christ in
Brookfield, performing at numerous locations including
Summerfest, Marcus Center for the Performing Arts, various
State Fairs, The House of Blues Chicago, Radio City Music
Hall (on the Mighty Wurlitzer Pipe Organ) in New York,
Church events, Church festivals, clubs, private parties,
church services throughout area. Mike also owns a recording
studio in Menomonee Falls, Pretzel Studios and a sound
reinforcement company, Pretzel Sound.
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Joel Freisinger,
Outstanding
Pianist &
Keyboardest, studied with former
Tonight Show arranger, Hal Crook and regularly opened for
such acts as Marvin Hamlish, and Neil Sedaka. Joel is
accomplished in all styles of music and adds a rich texture
and feel to all the music the group performs.
Joel Freisinger moved
to Tampa Florida in the Fall of 2013
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Tom Sorce II,
adds the strong solid rhythm
to the wide range of musical styles the Tom Anthony Group
performs. He is one of the most respected & sought after
drummers anywhere because of his rock solid rhythm and
versatility.
Tom Sorce II moved to Atlanta and is enjoying
being a new father.
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