Eclectic? More like Perfect! This is instrumental music with everything - jazz, rock, groove, dub, cinematic themes, great musicianship and damn good fun! The Anthologists themselves are all experienced rock players, interested in exploring a range of genres, and have created a repertoire of original and semi-original pieces designed to appeal to audiences who a looking for a little more - but like to rock out occasionally! So the jazz never get's intellectual, the rock never too heavy and between them never "fusion" - rather, the Anthologists do a kind of mashup, blending Nirvana with Miles Davis, Pink Floyd with Tom Jobim, Roy Budd (Get Carter theme) with AC/DC...
Sounds crazy? Sometimes it is - but brings a smile to your face as that tune that seems strangely familiar suddenly reveals itself - you feel you know this repertoire but your ears get an education too! Justin Bryant is a formidable guitarist - a professional "sound designer" by day, Justin is constant writing music and creating soundscapes, and he brings this craft to the Anthologists set. A single track will often morph through a series of textures, feels and rhythms, ably delivered by the dynamic duo that is Richard Scarr on Bass and John Baker on Drums. New keyboardist Johnathan brings his wizardry to the band, contributing Hammond, Rhodes and acoustic piano to the line-up.
The Wilmington Arms makes a perfect setting with table and candelight ambience and retro feel for the Anthologist's show - if you're looking for a different, interesting, entertaining and memorable music experience - the Anthologists will deliver!
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