Anthony De La Garza
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upcoming Anthony De La Garza shows:
August 12, 2008- Suite 49, 10pm, Grand Forks, ND. Appearing solo.
August 14, 2008- Mike's Pizza, 10pm, East Grand Forks, MN. Appearing with The Syds.
August 16th, 2008- Sensations Night Club, 9pm, Grand Forks, ND. Appearing with 7Kane
August 12, 2008- Suite 49, 10pm, Grand Forks, ND. Appearing solo.
August 14, 2008- Mike's Pizza, 10pm, East Grand Forks, MN. Appearing with The Syds.
August 16th, 2008- Sensations Night Club, 9pm, Grand Forks, ND. Appearing with 7Kane
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Anthony De La Garza is a singer/songwriter/ guitarist/drummer from Climax, MN who plays out of Grand Forks, ND. He has been playing guitar since 2001 after taking a break from drumming. In 2006 he recorded his debut album entitled "Ninastasis", it was recently put into production and is available to buy through Anthony by contacting him here or at his other music profile at www.myspace.com/anthonydelagarzamusic. Anthony's music is self-described as Acoustic/ Psychedelic because of the use of vivid imagery and the effects of the vocals and guitars recorded in the music. There's a lot of passion that goes into his songs and the end result is somewhat that he is very proud of. Have a listen and if you like what you hear, remember that his debut album is available for purchase. It contains 10 original tracks. There are also B-sides available as well. Anthony is currently working on his follow up album entitled "Lenneth" which he hopes to have finished at the end of the summer of 2007. Thanks for listening! Give Anthony a comment if you have any questions.
Why this name?
'Ninastasis' is a word I made up which describes a strong desire to venture out and discover life. It's something I feel very strongly about in life. Adventure and Travel. Two things I absolutly love in this world.
Do you play live?
I'm currently playing live at numerous open mics/jams in the area including, Mike's Pizza in East Grand Forks, MN. Urban Stampede, GF, The Red Raven Espresso Parlour, Fargo, ND, The Aquarium, Fargo, Playmakers House Of Rock, Fargo. I'm currently in the process of booking my summer tour lineup. The Red Raven in Fargo is definitly my fave place to play live so far. The audience is great and its an all around positive atmosphere. I can remember a time where the P.A wasn't working and I played unplugged and the crowd was very much into it and I had the best time ever playing that night.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It makes it much better. Artists creations are more easily made available to attract new audiences and record labels through the use of the internet.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
In a drop of a hat. It's all about the benjamins. I'm not gonna be able to play the biggest venues being an indie artist all my life.
Band History:
Misery, drums/lead vocals, 1993-1994
Slaughtered Leprechaun, drums/backing vocals, 1994-1998
Holeshot, drums, 1999
Insert Coin, drums, 2000
Dead Witness, rhythm guitar, 2006
7Kane, drums, 2007-present
The Syds, acoustic guitar/backing vocals, 2008-present
Blue Infiniti, acoustic guitar, 2008-present
Solo career, acoustic guitar/vocals, 2006-present
Slaughtered Leprechaun, drums/backing vocals, 1994-1998
Holeshot, drums, 1999
Insert Coin, drums, 2000
Dead Witness, rhythm guitar, 2006
7Kane, drums, 2007-present
The Syds, acoustic guitar/backing vocals, 2008-present
Blue Infiniti, acoustic guitar, 2008-present
Solo career, acoustic guitar/vocals, 2006-present
Your influences?
My musical influences differ depending on what instrument I'm playing. For guitar its Our Lady Peace, Duncan Sheik, Blind Melon and Toad The Wet Sprocket. For drums, its Our Lady Peace, Smashing Pumpkins, Filter, Black Sabbath and Soundgarden.
Favorite spot?
Newport Beach, CA
Equipment used:
I use Alvarez, Samick and ESP guitars, Crate Amps, Shure Microphones, Pearl Drums, Paiste Cymbals and Vic Firth 5A sticks.
Anything else...?
I'd like to get my 'Lenneth' album recorded by 2009. Its been in the works since 2007.