Anthony da Costa
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Anthony da Costa

Pleasantville, New York, United States

Pleasantville, New York, United States
Band Folk Singer/Songwriter

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""In My Spare Time" Sampler Review"

"Anthony DaCosta's simple, honest, gentle, passionate, vulnerable, and poetic songs about the human condition deserve no less then the space and freedom they find on this recording of a few friends playing together without self-judgement. ..I find myself listening to the song "Matters Of The Heart" over and over and over again, and cannot stop crying each time I hear it. Anthony DaCosta's songs shine a beautiful, delicate light on the heart of what it is to be human, and on this recording that light is more a lava-lamp then a spot-light. If you like lava-lamps better then the pale, flourescent lights of our modern age then you will love this e.p."

-Fred Gillen, Jr., Singer/Songwriter, in his review for "In My Spare Time", Anthony's 2005 - Fred Gillen Jr. (Singer/Songwriter)


"Patent Trader Article"

"While most teenagers spend their school days dreaming of being their rock 'n' roll idol, Anthony da Costa, a Bob Dylan-obsessed 14-year-old, is playing and sounding very much like his..."

-James Fanelli, The Patent Trader, "With Dylan as his guide" - The Patent Trader


"Kind Words from the Big Guy"

It was amazing to sit on the side and accompany this amazing young musician as he played his fabulous songs. He is writing songs at the age of 15 which lead one to the conclusion that he is truly a prodigy at the craft. Aside from his lyrical sensibility, he is an absolutely masterful musician with exceptional timing, technique and feel. His accompaniment on a few of my songs was simply outstanding! The small but enthusiastic audience was treated to more than a few really fine musical moments. Thank you Anthony for this opportunity to make music with you. You renew my sense of wonder. If my music has inspired you in any way, then I am truly grateful for every song I have ever sung. Rock On Big Tony!
- Montgomery Delaney (Singer/Songwriter)


Discography

Solo Releases-
Already There E.P. (2005)
Rearrange L.P. (2006)

Gary and Anthony Releases-
Gary and Anthony L.P. (2006)
E.B.A (2006)

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Anthony da Costa, who turned 15 on January 3, is a folk/indie/alt rock, singer/songwriter from Pleasantville, New York. The youngest member of the folk collective, Tribes Hill, Anthonys influences range from Bob Dylan and The Band, to Dan Bern and the Beatles, to Neil Young and Sufjan Stevens, to Ryan Adams and Hank Williams, Sr.

Known for his unique interpretations of classics ranging from Dylans Boots of Spanish Leather to Berns God Said No, Anthony is gaining strong acceptance for his original work with a prolific output, of late. His 2005 debut EP, "Already There," featured five of his songs, while his first full CD, Rearrange, due in May, will include 15 originals. Anthony is also an accomplished musician, playing guitar, harp, piano, djembe and trombone, and about anything else he picks up.

Anthonys performance schedule is equally prolific. He is a regular on the Westchester coffee house circuit, and is expanding to NYC, Connecticut, New Jersey and beyond. He has monthly gigs where he plays straight, two-hour sets at Coffee Labs Roasters in Tarrytown and the Dragonfly Caf in Pleasantville. Anthony has also performed solo shows at the Postcrypt Coffeehouse at Columbia University, the Peekskill Coffee House, the Common Ground Coffee House (Hastings), the Starving Artist Caf & Gallery (City Island), the Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (Pleasantville), the Black Cow (Croton), and DTUT and C-Note in Manhattan, among other venues. He played the Towne Crier in Pawling, where he was first, runner-up to Pat Wictor in the 2005 Open Mic Competition, and was featured at the 2005 Pleasantville Music Festival. Anthonys greatest joy is sharing the stage with great singer/songwriters, many of whom are fellow Tribes Hill members. They include Matt Turk, Montgomery Delaney, Pat Wictor, Red Molly, Rich Deans, Fred Gillen, Jr., Hope Machine and even Pete Seeger! He is inspired by their musical artistry and integrity, and does all he can to promote their gigs and recordings, ending each weekly e-blast to friends and fans with the request: Support Live Music..Peace, Anthony.