Driven by passion, Anthony Hall delivers beautiful acoustic Music.

Tonight, I had the privilege to speak with a new found artist of mine. Thanks to the lovely JR and his radio show, New Music Inferno, on blog talk radio. http://www.blogtalkradio.com/newmusicinferno

Anthony Hall is his name. The acoustic guitar is his game. This young man is one musician to watch for. By speaking with Anthony, I had the opportunity to ask him a few questions. One of which, is my favorite question to ask all Artists I have the chance to speak with. I asked Anthony, what is one thing that he would like new listeners and his current fans, to know about him and his music. Anthony Hall then explained to me that he is extremely passionate about music. He further explained to me that, he sees his fans as friends. He feels like the label of fans is not an accurate description of his followers. Anthony is compassionate to his friends and admirably passionate about his music. What drives for better music than passion? Not much. Anthony also shared with me, that he started writing poems and songs at the age of 7 or 8. He mentioned, they were not very good. Yet, what 7 or 8 year old writes a masterpiece? I don't know any. This tells me there has been a drive to his passion from a very young, tender age. His young attempts at words, led him to develop an extreme passion for music. Anthony took an instant liking to the guitar, so he picked it up when he was a mere 15. Self taught, he attempted to learn cover songs, yet some how didn't have the patience to ever learn a full cover. Anthony said he would learn one or two chords from a cover and that was about it. There was a drive inside of him, that led him to write original material. He had words, and people for inspiration. Anthony took his drive and his passion on a road that is leading him in big places. With admirable qualities, and support of the "original 2o" Anthony Hall, is one singer/song writer that has only just begun a life's long journey.

There are several listen worthy tunes on Anthony's myspace music page to give you an understanding of his sound. His voice is tame. Listening to his acoustic guitar is soothing to the soul. Check out this artist, his music is worth it. My personal favorite on his pop out play list is "Praying for Rain." A song he penned about a girl he felt intimately for, beyond friendship, before he ever acted on his feelings. This song and the meaning behind the lyrics, make this such a beautiful, heart felt song. I absolutely love it, and feel it to my core. The other song I would like to mention that has really touched me, is "Friends."
Such a lovely tune, about love and friendship. Go listen, you will not be disappointed. www.myspace.com/anthonyhallacoustic

Anthony does some live sessions on www.stickam.com/anthonyacoustic Sunday evenings should you like a shot at getting a glimpse of this artist live. Anthony also has a twitter. @anthonyacoustic. Follow him, and tell your friends

Anthony Hall seems to be finding his musical path, as he explained that he is maturing in his sound. He is very confident in his upcoming release due to this internal growth. So much so, that he offered to give his current album away,"She Was Summer," for free. Should you be interested in getting your own copy of Anthony Hall's "She Was Summer," just shoot him an email. www.myspace.com/anthonyhallacoustic

Listeners Appreciation.

Music is an art form, that is best appreciated in it's truest form, Live. Over the last six months, I had several opportunities to attend some truly amazing shows. This blessed me with the privilege of not only witnessing true art in the moment,but meeting the artists behind the work as well. Of this handful of artists, my favorite show, was that of Marcus Foster, at the Prophet Bar, December 10th, 2009. I am a firm believer in the fact that a listener doesn't have a chance to fully grasp the essence of an artist, until they have had the privilege of seeing them live. Every time an artist steps onto the vulnerable stage, they are sharing with us, not only their music, but their vulnerability as well. We, as listeners, must appreciate this fact, and embrace it along with the artist. Once music starts flowing, it is our duty, which in my opinion, should be automatic, to go silent, and listen. Now, this is not to say that you shouldn't sing along. By all means, please do that. Most artists love to hear their crowd sing along with their songs. However, if you are going to talk all through an artists set, ask yourself, why are you there? If not to listen? It is a very brave quality, artists behold, to step onto a stage and share some of their most intimate pieces of their lives. All within their music.

It is not often that, we listeners, are given the opportunity to meet those that touch our hearts with music. Nor is it required. It is a privilege. Artists that stand to meet their fans after shows to take pictures, sign autographs and give us a quick word, do so to show their appreciation to us, their fans. This will not always happen, and we need to respect the fact that it is, in fact a privilege. This is not an opportunity to grope, plug yourself, or intellectually insult an artist with demeaning references to which body part you like the most. This in fact, is belittling the artist, that of which most listeners truly respect. So let's keep this in mind, next time we are given the amazing gift of five minutes, a photo, and an autograph with our favorite artists, whomever it may be.

This is just a few words of wisdom, from me, a listener, to all fellow listeners that may be unaware of thier actions. Take this post in stride. Re-asses your past actions, and keep these thoughts in mind when you attend your next show. The artist will appreciate this.

That is all.
~DeEtta Marie