anthony robustelli

Anthony Robustelli is the epitome of a born musician. Though his primary instrument is keyboards, he is truly a multi-instrumentalist. Following his 2003 east coast tour in support of his independent release, Grown Tired of the Con, Anthony was asked to join the politically conscious and relentlessly touring band, Spearhead, with whom he worked for two years.With a new CD scheduled for release late this year, Anthony is now back stateside to focus on his first love -- his fans and his music.In addition to his solo work and his recent work with Spearhead, Anthony has a number of tours and collaborations to his credit with artists including Bo Diddley, Kelly Price, Brian Jackson, and The Jungle Brothers. He has also opened for such groups as The Meters and The Charlie Hunter Trio. His musical style, which he describes as Stevie Wonder meets Steely Dan has gained him a varied fan base which includes such notables as famed New York City DJ Funkmaster Flex and indie film actor Peter Stromare (Fargo, Minority Report, The Big Lebowski).Anthony is a prolific writer who, in addition to Grown Tired of the Con, has two prior albums to his credit, Comfort is so Rare and a six-movement straight-ahead jazz suite, entitled Travels of a Lost Soul. He also co-wrote the score for the critically acclaimed independent film Hitmans Handbook and the award-winning PBS documentary Off the Curb. When not on the road, he presides over Shady Bear Productions, his multi-faceted recording facility based in New York City.Anthony has a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Performance and a Master's in Music Education from New York University.