The Anthony Lattanze Band
Digging Up the Past for Up and Coming Days
© 2006 Anthony Lattanze (803597026923)
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The ALB's debut release, Digging Up the Past for Up and Coming Days, is a blend of styles both past and present- blues, funk, folk, country and rock n' roll- binded together by thought provoking lyrics.
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**CD includes a 12 page full-color booklet filled with photos and lyrics**
The Anthony Lattanze Band formed in 2003, led by singer-guitarist Anthony Lattanze who envisioned an ensemble with a big, fun sound and the musical strength to carry his honest lyrics confidently into the spotlight. The result: a tight, fresh, ever-evolving group characterized by wide-ranging instrumentation, adding mandolin, pedal steel, horns, organ, harmonica, or whatever else works to get the song done right.
Band members are Anthony Lattanze, lead vocals, lead guitar, harmonica; Carl Bahner on drums, percussion; Matt Fat Fat Martin, guitar, vocals; Brendan McGeehan, bass guitar, vocals; Greg Bocutti, Saxophones; Pat Sample, trombone; Alec Simmers, percussion; and Christopher S. Stever, trumpet. The core members, trained musicians who genuinely love investing artistry and intelligence in the bands unique arrangements, are joined from time to time by special guest artists.
Dancing is not optional, say fans: If you dont get up and dance, you might be dead. Reviewers are struck by The ALBs upfront creativity, and they do their best to define a band that seems to defy categorization, writing about ALBs specific style, vivacious vocals, hopping-horns and lively lyrics (S. Kreider, The Anthony Lattanze Band: Where the Past and Future Collide, La Vie Collegienne).
In a few short years, The ALB moved from being college friends into a solid live-concert attraction, winning the Beta Hi-Fi Festival at Philadelphias World Café Live (Summer 2006) and entertaining audiences from New York to Maryland in colleges, clubs, and cafes, opening for such national acts as the Gin Blossoms and Epic recording artists Marty Casey & Lovehammers. Venues have included: World Café Live (Philadelphia); WMMR 93.3s Live Rock Show at Grape Street (Philadelphia); The Chameleon Club (Lancaster, PA); Club 218 (Philadelphia); Ocean 98.1s Music for the Heat Festival (Ocean City, MD); Fordham University (Bronx, NY); and alma mater Lebanon Valley College (Annville, PA) where the ALB members major in music.
The Anthony Lattanze Bands debut album, Digging Up the Past for Up and Coming Days, is available on iTunes and CDBaby.com. As The ALB shares their prolific repertoire with audiences up and down the East Coast, its only a matter of time before The Sound travels farther.
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Unbelievable debut
author: MIke McHard to believe this is their 1st album. The playing, performances, songwriting & production are all excellent. Plus it rocks!
The Anthony Lattanze Band: Where the Past and Future Collide
author: La Vie Collegienne- Shaun KreiderSo often in today's music bands attempt to echo the sound and, to a certain extent, the sentiments of bands that came before them. It is also commonplace for artists to drone on about the past in nostalgic and sentimental, yet tacky; songs. The Anthony Lattanze Band is attempting to change that with their own blend of down-to-earth '50s inspired, but 2006 conscious, rock and roll. Their album, Digging Up the Past... is chock full of great guitar riffs, old-school style rock, social commentary, copious amounts of energy and a horn section which sets them apart from the normal rockers. "And Babe You Know It" kick starts the album with a harmonica driven intro that lets the listener know this isn't the typical college rock band. While songs about self-destructive behavior litter rock and roll this type of track has not been heard in a long time, especially not by any contemporary musicians. The ALB shows their diversity in songs like "Jokes of Main St." and "Elizabeth," the former being a jazzed up arraignment of their usual rock style and the latter a more subdued sensitive ballad with great instrumental arrangement. "Elizabeth" is a soulful tune which displays a little bit of down-south feel in its laid back but emotional connotations. One thing is for sure, whether playing up-tempo old school rock, laid back bluesy ballads or swinging spirited songs, the ALB takes to their respective instruments with power and passion. With their specific style, vivacious vocals, hopping-horns and lively lyrics, these campus boys have the talent and drive to make a splash locally, if not in bigger scenes.
Fun, quirky, and exciting collection of songs!
author: HowardHey guys, I wanted to be the first CDBaby reviewer. Love the album, congrats on everything. Maybe we'll share the stage sometime in the future. Good luck.