Anthony Basini's music is at once familiar and, yet. brand new - his lyrics deeply personal but universal in their secrets. 

If you've seen Anthony play in concert with one of his many bands you know his dexterity on guitar, both electric and acoustic, and you know he can belt a hard rock sound whether singing back-up or lead. But Anthony's heart shines through when he introduces you to his quieter side, the crooner, the balladeer, the bluesman.

When Anthony settles in with his guitar, the world slows down and the cacophony of life fades to the background. He is sharing a piece of himself with his audience in his words and with his instrument. Clearly comfortable in his vocal range, his voice has echoes of James Taylor and John Mayer, while his smooth guitar licks drop hints of The Dave Matthews Band and Steely Dan's jazz-rock combo.

As a lyricist, Anthony turns emotions into words and offers them up to share, revealing himself while also revealing a bit of the listener to themselves. Every line has meaning and in the chorus one can find universal meanings. As a true musician, Anthony goes beyond scale boxes and muscle memory to find the melody in his head; he plays that, all the while tapping time with his foot and imagining the chord progression, the band, behind him.

"Music," he says, "is communication with greater context." And communicating with song is what this young man is all about.