Spotlight on... with Janne GuitarGirl

Local musician Anthony Coulter, although born in England, was raised in Australia and New Zealand. He has been playing the keyboard since the age of one, and quickly moved to piano and synthesiser. He also learned to play drums while living in Melbourne.

Anthony studied at the Creative School of Musicianship in Ponsonby and received an award in 1985, presented by Herbs.

He has lived in Tauranga since 2000, becoming known affectionately as 'the piano man' and he performed and released his original song 'Shaking Her Wings' at an album launch party held at the Driver's Bar.

This song won an award for 'Best Pop/Rock Ballad' at the Akademia Music Awards, and has had international airplay in the past six months.

He has released a music video for the same song, filmed and recorded by Shane Davies at Soundtree Studios, along with another song, 'Sands of Time', which featured earlier this year on the big screen at Night Owl Cinemas in Mount Maunganui.

Anthony is currently recording his album 'Memories' at Soundtree Studios, and is grateful to many friends and local musicians who are adding their talents to the mix.

This album will feature 10 songs and should be due for release later this year.

Anthony will be performing some of these new songs with his band, ‘Sonic Surfer' at The AST Apollo Steam Train gig at the Driver's Bar on July 1 from 9pm. Tickets will be $10 at the door.