Many of Anthony John's songs can now be downloaded at www.smugglersmusic.com Available Now!!! Over 100 songs Available Right now!!! 1.The Broken Years(you tube) 2.That's Life(you tube) 3.Tuesday Night Karaoke(you tube) 4.Gloria (you tube) 5.Spray a little Perfume(you tube) 6.Two People 7.Irish Eyes 8.Jazz love 9.Walking On Sunday 10. The Impossible Song At.www.smugglersmusic.com Anthony John Clarke is now represented by Jacey Bedford Touring Management. For bookings Jacey can be contacted on Phone(01484)606230 www.jacey-bedford.com Review Sunday 23rd Sept Folk On The Moor If ever a man exuded genuine warmth and humanity, it's Anthony. He writes songs that nibble at the soul or have you laughing out loud; his lyrics portray the heart of a man who knows about being truly alive and aware of the many strands of life; and he accompanies himself in a gently confident style on his guitar. His recordings are excellent - but he is that rarity on the Folk Scene... a performer who is even better live! At Folk On The Moor he won over everyone; we all felt as if we had a new and trusted friend. (Graham Searle Folk On The Moor) Warm winsome winsome and (occasionally) wicked, Anthony John draws his audience into a kind of conversation. Plenty of laughs but also compassionate observations of people and life. Everyone I've introduced to him and his music has become a fan! "Keith Judson Songwriter AJ at Cropredy 2007(Below) 20/9/2007 I first met Anthony John when I interviewed him in 1994 on BBC Radio Lancashire.The plan was that he would play a couple of songs live in the studio with a bit of a chat in between.Once he started playing we realised we were hearing something special and through the headphones Nic Dow was urging me to get Anthony John to do more. Out of a 55 minute show his contribution ended up being at least 40 minutes.The lad's done well since. (Jim Smith) ""Many of Bromsgrove's favourite artists get a booking every 18 month to two years at the club. We have booked AJC twice this year - NUFF SAID!" (Bob Bignall, Organiser) "What I particularly like about Anthony (or is it Anthony John)'s songs is the way he makes heroes out of ordinary people and ordinary people out of heroes."(Maggie Holdsworth) ""I never buy cd's from gigs, ever. Anthony John is so good to listen to that I bought 3! And so excellent live that I am counting the days down to Bromsgrove festival!" (Abi Swarbrick) "Anthony John Clarke is a sophisticated, intelligent song-writer for grown-ups. To describe him as 'Loudon Wainwright Like' does not perhaps do justice to his maturity, but it gives a flavour of the mischief and wry humour in his compositions and performance. (Eirin Thompson ,Novelist.) "Songs like Anthony John's cannot be ignored. You'll be hooked as I was." (Vin Garbutt) "When it comes to writing, this lad has the knack. When it comes to performing, that's another knack of a different hue. AJ's got that as well. Put it all together and you have a consummate singer / songwriter. Long may his flame burn (he has a very fancy lighter) (Bernard Wrigley) "Just had to write and tell you what an absolute delight your music has brought to my life. Since putting all your CDs on my ipod, I am frequently getting sideways glances from startled shoppers as I jig and smile around the supermarket and sing along animatedly in the car. I find myself addicted to your lyrics that surreptitiously evoke emotion, and love the diction that means no word is lost. I see you are playing at Cropredy this year - my ticket is booked so I look forward with immense pleasure to seeing you play live." (Molly,Derby) "Anthony John's show at Denholm Music Club goes down as one of those special nights. He looks good at my kitchen table!!" (Mirjam, Denholm Folk Club Scotland) " "Anthony John's a smiler...you know what I mean? Close your eyes...now think about all the people you know..think about the ones who smile...how did it make you feel? (smiling) Good feeling, isn't it? ...Just like Anthony John". (Stewart Lever, Songwriter & Organiser Lymm Folk Club, Cheshire) ""Anthony John Clarke gives you a different look at Ireland. Not the sentimental songs sold on albums featuring glasses of Guinness and shamrocks or the hard hitting Rebel Songs, but a real glimpse of what Ireland is really like sung by someone who cares a lot for his country and its people." (Bryn Phillips, Woodman Reviews 15/3/2006) "Anthony John Clarke's show at the Bothy just fizzed with invention." (Clive Pownceby: Bothy Folk Club Organiser) "Anthony John brought the house down at the Banbury Festival in 2006. Fantastic" (Dave Pegg, Fairport Convention) "One of our most aware songwriters around at the moment. The Only Life Gloria Knows is superb. (Sean Keane) "Long Live Anthony John Clarke. Blame it on Dolores!!! (Jim Bowen; Comedian) "Anthony John writes superb songs and performs them superbly." (John Wright) "I have found Anthony John to be a great inspiration to me as both a singer-songwriter and performer. From the beautiful and subtle details you find in his songs to the masterful way he can hold and entertain an audience, I never get tired of watching and listening Anthony John". (Joe Topping, Singer-songwriter) "Anthony John is a wonderful entertainer and a lovely man too." (Frances Black) "Anthony John Clarke has the air of a man who is in control of his environment. On stage he is eloquent, charming and intelligent and will put you at ease instantly" (Kieran Halpin) "I keep a cassette Anthony John's songs in my car,it delights and entertains me, I can join in with every soulful, thoughtful, tongue twisting, song. The sometimes wicked content of his songs makes me smile. The friendly,comfortable, delivery, whether in a folk club or on main stage, shows that Anthony is one of those performers who make it look soooo easy." (Jean Finney) Anthony John's songs are delivered with a helping of irresistable Irish humour. Catch him if you can (Neil and Julie Smith, Mansfield) Having Anthony John on your stage (or at your event) is like having a mate for tea. Get the Hobnobs out and settle down for an hour! (Liz Rosenfield: Middlewich Festival Organiser) "I have seen Anthony John Clarke on many occasions, his concerts never fail to leave you laughing and crying in equal measures. (Susan Hassall, Notts) "Faultless musicianship, elegantly crafted songs and imaginative lyrics combined with a warm and communicative style make Anthony John Clarke an artiste of the highest calibre" (Peter Mercer, Southport) "Anthony spreads warmth throughout his whole audience, drawing everyone into the circle. While others count fans he counts friends and his friends all have a personal tale to tell of his kindness." (Annie Marsh)Feedback magazine article summer 2007) "Anthony John Clarke is ‘Millionaire Pie’ but you’d have to go to see him to understand what that is.Believe me you wont be disappointed." (Chris McGrae) "My sister and I saw you at Chesterfield. Look forward to introducing my husband to your music in NZ next March.I love your lyrics they certainly get me through the days when I am feeling sad about my own home town" . (Maggie Williamson, Christchurch New Zealand) Anthony John's songs resound and resonate and as soon as we work out what those words mean we'll both make a fortune. Great material!!! (Jimmy Cricket, Comedian) I've booked him several times.Anthony John's is a phenomenal show.He is the songwriter who grabs you with every song:a pleasant rarity indeed.His patter is thoroughly entertaining and has his audience mesmorised! His material is first class but be warned!!! -if you do book him, be prepared to carry extra seats into the room. (Graham Dixon Organiser of Gregson lane Folk Club and Worden Arts Centre in Leyland) Anthony John Clarke is a writer with a very light finger on the pulse of modern life - His lyrics give us an understanding of the trials and the joys of today's world. He has the knack of using colloquialisms and humour to great effect in reminding us of reality. (Nicky Rossiter (Rambles)) " Anthony John Clarke Agent: Jacey Bedford 01484 606230 Road Manager: John Leigh 07944634635 Style Guru : Jim Smith 01253594729 Record Label :Osmosys 01559 363190 Publicity Materials : John Granite 07800754955