***** Mark Anthony, Rus Anderson, Mark Anthony Band
***** Mark Anthony, Rus Anderson, Mark Anthony Band
The other night, I attended a private party—that featured tribute performances to- Billy Joel and Elton John. An absolutely incredible show, starring Mark Anthony as Billy Joel and Rus Anderson as Elton John. Both performers looked-and-sounded just like the “real” guys. Backed by the Matk Anthony Band (4 musicians), Anthony and Anderson had a crowd of 360 dancing-singing for hours.
Over the past years, I have seen a “number” of tribute performers…The Beatles, Neil Diamond, The Rolling Stones, The Blues Brothers—just to name a few. I am telling you, these two guys are right up there with the best acts going. In addition, the Mark Anthony Band is a full party-band–covering 1950s-to today’s tunes.
Let me send you to Anthony’s site www.markanthonyband.com and Anderson’s site www.rusandersonmusic.com —checkout their videos and I think you will be amazed at how good these guys are. It is freaking uncanny how they “become” Joel & John.
From what I understand, both Anthony and Anderson are based-out of Tampa, where they are in constant demand on the party/club circuit.
If you can, check these guys out “live”…they really are that good.
I have seen Mark Anthony as “Billy Joel.” Great tribute. Sounds and looks like the real thing.
I saw both Billy Joel and Elton John tributes.
Really enjoyable.
Jeff. . . thanks for the info on this show. Didn’t know that you also added a few reviews on music in the area. Think thats great. Last night attended a show at the Spanish River Church on Yamato sponsored by the Jazz and Swing Band Society. IF you ever longed for the real jazz of 52nd Street in Manhatten you will be in for a great night. The house was packed to see this LIVE jazz and swing.. . Great Trumpet, Sax, Drums, Bass and Piano just amazing musicians. Reminiscent of 52nd Street clubs and surprisingly all younger guys playing this great stuff. Ziggy Elman, Roy Eldridge, Charlie Parker, Ellington. Rare enjoyable night for us.