Anthony D'Amato

Anthony D'Amato
Born (1987-11-27) November 27, 1987
Blairstown, New Jersey, United States
Occupation(s) Singer-songwriter
Years active 2010 - present
Labels New West Records
Website http://www.anthonydamatomusic.com

Anthony D'Amato is an American songwriter and singer. He released two albums independently before signing with New West Records.[1]

Biography

D'Amato grew up in Blairstown, New Jersey, and attended college at Princeton University, where he developed an independent study on songwriting with the Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon.[2] His studies with Muldoon resulted in 'Down Wires,' an album he recorded in his dorm room and released independently in 2010.[3] NPR called his song "My Father's Son" a "modern folk gem"[4] and The World Café featured him in their emerging artist series Next.[5] D'Amato released another home recording, 'Paper Back Bones,' in 2012, which made BBC Scotland's Best Americana Albums of 2012[6] and was described by host Ricky Ross as "one of [our] favourites of all time."[7] In support of his first two records, D'Amato toured in the US and Europe, sharing bills with everyone from Pete Yorn and Ben Kweller[8] to Josh Ritter[9] and Rhett Miller,[10] in addition to a performance at the iconic Newport Folk Festival.[11] In 2013, D'Amato signed with New West Records, home of Steve Earle and Patty Griffin among others. He recorded his new album, The Shipwreck From The Shore, at the Great North Sound Society in Maine with producer Sam Kassirer (Josh Ritter, Langhorne Slim) and members of Bon Iver and Megafaun. It will be released in the summer of 2014.[12] D'Amato currently lives in New York City.

Discography

References

  1. ↑ Brandle, Lars. "Anthony D'Amato Signs With New West, Drops 'Ludlow': Exclusive Video Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  2. ↑ La Gorce, Tammy. "Aspiring Singer Finds Mentors Behind Ivy League Walls". New York Times. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  3. ↑ Reevers, China. "Getting to Know... Anthony D'Amato". Paste Magazine Online. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  4. ↑ Gitner, Jess. "Anthony D'Amato: Warm And Magnetic". NPR Music. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  5. ↑ "Anthony D'Amato On 'World Cafe: Next'". NPR Music. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  6. ↑ "The best Americana and alt-country music of 2012". BBC Radio Scotland.
  7. ↑ Ross, Ricky. "True Believers". Ricky's Radio Blog. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  8. ↑ "Pete Yorn w/ Ben Kweller & Anthony D'Amato". flavorpill.
  9. ↑ "Josh Ritter". South Orange Performing Arts Center. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  10. ↑ "Rhett Miller with Anthony D'Amato". www.citywinery.com.
  11. ↑ Harwood, Garland. "Anthony D’Amato to Appear at Newport". Grass Clippings Blog. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  12. ↑ "New West Records Welcomes Anthony D'Amato To The Family". New West Records. |first1= missing |last1= in Authors list (help)

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