
Anthony Classen, a class act
Nominated for 2 Awards in the VICTORIAN & NATIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 2008
HAWKING BROTHERS BEST NEW TALENT &
THE TRAILBLAZERS HERITAGE AWARD
Also receiving a nomination in the
TIARA AWARDS for Best Male Vocal
“I’ve worked with Anthony and his band (Surf Rock n Country) for over 15 years in hundreds of venues from the NSW border up to Cairns to rave reviews wherever he performs”
Angela Herschel: Managing Director LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AUSTRALIA, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. Ph: 07 5520 4407
“His show is always in big demand. The out fit has that something special we look for in the industry, something for everyone, the name of his show says it all Surf Rock n Country , rocking venues with his tributes from Slim Dusty and Dwight Yoakam, to the Beach Boys and every great act in-between”
Tony Scarcia: Managing Director THE TALENT OFFICE, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Ph: 07 3350 2330
“He has a fresh new approach to country music, he’s got a lot to offer the Australian Country Music scene”
Stuie French : Producer (Swinging Door Studio- Sydney)
“Great album, great songs, great performer”
Herm Kovac : Producer (member-Ted Mulry Gang)
“The album is a lot of fun, good entertainment, and has all the class Stuie (French) invariably add’s to all his projects”
Deborah Minter : Journalist for CAPITAL NEWS
For an artist in the game 15 years he is the best kept secret.I enjoyed every song it's a 4 1/2 out of five "Wound up here" is up there with the best. (NO B...S...)Ray Phillips:Country Harvest
For more information on his show go to the MEDIA page and download THE LIVE SHOW video
After more than two decades of performing across Australia, Brisbane-based singer-songwriter Anthony Classen is no rookie, and currently performs around 140 gigs a year. He has built a strong following of loyal fans and chalked up two consecutive nominations for South East Queensland Clubs’ Entertainer of the Year.
His memorable career is studded with highlights. He has performed alongside legendary Aussie entertainers, Jon English and Paul Kelly, and has toured The Netherlands and the UK as a solo artist. Anthony wrote the theme song and incidental music for the movie Casino Reef and the animated short film Koala Country,and his unmistakable voice is heard in the countless television and radio commercials he has written, sung and produced.