SATURDAY, JULY 30 . 9PM . ANTHONY GOMES

July 30, 2022 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm The Music Room

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Gomes’ authentic voice and the formidable guitar chops place him in the forefront of modern blues.”  ~Blues Music Magazine

Anthony Gomes, #1 Billboard Blues Artist, is a triple threat force as a guitarist, vocalist and songwriter.  This, along with his high-energy shows and dynamic stage presence, make him one of the top draws on the Rock/Blues circuit today.

Gomes’ new record Containment Blues, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart, is the culmination of a life spent honoring Blues traditions while never losing sight of his own identity.  The Toronto born guitar slinger stands his ground as a creative artist and is eager to push the Blues back into the mainstream.

“My goal is to keep the Blues fresh, exciting and even dangerous,” says Gomes.  “I want to bring back the thrill longtime Bluesmen created in their day.  At the same time, I think it’s very important for the music to grow and evolve.”

Gomes has performed with the likes of B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Robert Plant, Heart, Sammy Hagar, .38 Special, Jonny Lang, Robert Cray, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and many more A-list performers.  He recalled a conversation he had years ago with one of those legends.  “B.B. King told me the Blues are like the laws of the land.  They need to be amended to the times we live in,” Gomes said.  “As an artist, it’s very exciting to think that the Blues can be just as ground-breaking today as it ever was.”

“Believing that music can inspire the human spirit, Anthony founded the Music Is the Medicine Foundation in 2010.  This non-profit organization is dedicated to changing the lives of others through the healing power of music.”

Anthony Gomes has nothing left to prove while leaving all his passion on the table.  Nonetheless, he continues striving to not only find the legendary “lost chord,” but the ultimate combinations of words, notes and performance.  Looking for an actual 21st Century guitar hero?  Here he is.

  • Containment Blues debuts at #1 on the Billboard Blues Chart.  This is Anthony’s 7th consecutive album to crack the Billboard Top Ten and his second #1.
  • ‘Best Blues Guitarist of 2019’ Nominee in Guitar World Magazine.
  • Peace, Love & Loud Guitars (2018) hits #1 on iTunes Blues Chart and Amazon’s New Release Blues Chart.
  • Peace, Love & Loud Guitars named #1 Album of 2018 by Blues Rock Review and Soundguardian Magazine.
  • Best Musician/Live Performance Winner at the 2017 European Blues Awards.
  • Performed and demoed the first 3D Printed electric guitar for the BASF company (2018).
  • Gomes’ song “Love Sweet Love” hits 5 million plays on Spotify.  Relix magazine picked the song from over 40,000 submissions in their song competition and included the track on their sampler.
  • Music Is The Medicine Foundation, a national 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, was founded in 2010 by Anthony to positively impact the lives of others through the healing power of music.  Since its inception, MITM has directly helped children with cancer, young adults with Autism and war veterans with PTSD.  It has funded songwriting scholarships, offered musical education programs and donated musical instruments.  In addition to private donations, MITM has been awarded grants from State Farm Insurance and CVS Pharmacy.
  • Named one of the “Top 10 Guitarists in the World” by Music Tasters Choice (2012).
  • Nominated for “Electric Artist of the Year” at the Canadian Maple Blues Awards (2016, 2013).
  • Gomes is an award winning blues history scholar, earning the University of Toronto’s C.P. Stacey Award for the highest overall academic grade point average by a history major.  Anthony completed his master’s degree thesis on the racial and cultural evolution of blues music, graduating from Canada’s top university with high distinction.
  • Anthony’s book, “The Black and White of Blues,” was nominated for “Best Book of 2014” by Blues 411.
  • Eric Clapton, Morgan Freeman, John Goodman, Toby Keith, Jonny Lang, Ron White, Tim Robbins, Travis Tritt and Vince Vaughn are regular attendees at Gomes’ concerts.

“Hendrix on crank guitar phrasing… all the soul of Otis Redding and the swagger of Steven Tyler.  Anthony joyfully blends the distinction between blues and rock.”  ~Blues Rock Review

“His new album, Peace Love & Loud Guitars, continues that message with big tones and is a call to bring people together… equal parts down home blues and hard rock, it’s the finest album of his career.”  ~Vintage Guitar

“A very talented guitarist… and where did that voice come from?”  ~B.B. King

“Gomes takes modern blues way beyond the established points and sets the new high water mark for the genre.  Gomes’ blues rock hits the heights and delights.  Killer stuff.”  ~Midwest Record

“Anthony Gomes is a serious mojo mofo.”  ~City Weekly

“Peace, Love & Loud Guitars showcases Gomes’ inventiveness, his true to the song character and his deep rock and blues guitar heritage… laying sound over sound and riff over riff until it becomes a multi-layered sound castle.”  ~Living Blues Magazine

“Trademark mesmeric guitar riffs and incendiary solos, a serious student of the blues…”  ~Blues Matters

Why is there a difference in price for available seats at The Music Room?

All seating at The Music Room is acquired with a first come, first served basis approach.  The Music Room provides all patrons with a live musical experience above and beyond your average concert hall, and supporting this vision are the 4 tiers of available seats at The Music Room.  With a nod to classic record sales certification, the 4 tiers are:  Diamond, Double Platinum, Platinum, and Gold.  Seats range in price based on several factors including artist availability and distance to the stage.

Do you have the same number of seats for each tier?

No.  The Diamond tier of seats only has 12 seats available.  These seats are 4 top rounds located right at the foot of the stage.  You cannot get any closer to the artist than these 12 seats.  These are considered premium seats and are usually purchased by the most ardent fans.

The Double Platinum sections features 4 top square tables and one special 2 top rectangle, and there are 14 seats available.  Still very close to the stage, these seats provide an exceptional view and personal experience.  Table no. 7 is a 2 top rectangle that sits just to the right of the stage and back approximately 6 feet.  It is an extremely popular table.

The Platinum section of seats has a mixture of 4 top squares, two 3 high top rounds, and 9 drink rail seats that are bar height.  The total number of seats in the Platinum section is 37.  These are all excellent seats and reside in the main room.  Depending on a viewer’s personal taste, a table, a high top, or a drink rail might be the right choice, but they are all fabulous and unobstructed.

Gold seating is available in the bar area and can be considered first come, first serve general admission.  Most of the seats are unobstructed but depending how patrons sit at the bar or high tops, there might be a slight obstruction.   Standing room is permitted in the Gold section. The sound is excellent and most Gold level tickets are purchased by patrons that want to be near the bar specifically or by patrons wanting to be further away from the stage by design.  Please refer to our pictures to determine if this area is what you are looking for.  There are 24 Gold seats available and or Standing Room.

*TICKET DISCLAIMER:  The Music Room has a NO REFUND POLICY.  In the event of a cancellation/reschedule, The Music Room will always honor the purchased ticket for the same seat and same artist at the original price.  If a show is cancelled and not rebooked, ticket holder will be issued a credit towards any future show/event at The Music Room.  Ticket holder assumes all risks, hazards, and dangers.  Event subject to change.  No ticket required for entry.  Please bring I.D*