This Just In...
[updated August 29, 2012]

Here are some news items and some cool audio:

• "Blue" by Joe Silva
  Joe Silva has written a heartfelt record of love, loss and hope. Produced by yours truly and including some great musicians.
  
  Check it out on iTunes
  
  For more information on Joe, check out:
  http://TheJoeSilvaWebsite.com
  
  
  
  
  
  

• As Seen On TV!
  
  The Simpsons
  Anton and the band were recently featured in a Simpsons' "couch gag!"
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• From the archives:
  blue.fig
  Amanda ‘blue’ Leigh and Anton Fig - original members of the bands Spider and Shanghai - with a collection of 10 home studio songs recorded in New York City from 1985-89.
  
  Now available on Amazon.com:
  
  And on iTunes
  
  For more information on the recording, please visit:
  http://www.amandablueleigh.com/bluefig.html
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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  The 2010 Modern Drummer's 2010 Readers Poll named Anton #1 Rock Drummer, and recognized him for his performance on Ace Frehley's new CD, ANOMALY, voting him #2 Best Recorded Performance. Finally, Anton's DVD-reissue of "In The Groove," his instructional video, was voted #5 Best Instructional Package! (get it now in The Store!)

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  Anton recently played on "Black Rock" by Joe Bonamassa - His newly released record, Kevin Shirley producing. Recorded at Black Rock studios in Santorini, Greeece, the album also features great local musicians and flavors.
  
  
• Anton recorded with Joe Bonamassa on his new critically-acclaimed record, "The Ballad Of John Henry." As part of the tour in support of the record, Anton played The Royal Albert Hall in London. Eric Clapton joined the band onstage for a song. There is a forthcoming DVD entitled ‘London’ capturing that night’s concert.
  
  
• Ace Frehley's new album, "Anomaly" was released on September 15th, and is available on iTunes along with a bonus track.   We are streaming "Outer Space" on the AntonFig.com Music Player!! (above). Check out the first single off of Ace's first solo album in twenty years! For all the latest info from Ace, please visit his website!
  
  
• Anton composed the music for the new film, "Sea of Darkness, " directed by Michael Oblowitz. The film had its world premiere at the CineVegas Festival. Watch the trailer here.
  
  
• Guitarist Oz Noy released his fourth CD ‘Schizophrenic’ . As with each of Oz's previous records, Anton backs Oz - along with drummers Keith Carlock and Dave Weckl.
  
  
• Anton is on South African legendary songwriter Syd Kitchen’s forthcoming release.
  
  
• Anton's CD, "Figments" is available in our store!
  
  
• Anton's instructional DVD for drummers, "In the Groove", is now in DVD format. Get your autographed copy in the store.
  
  
• Also new in the store are Anton's signature sticks from Vic Firth!

Thanks as always for your continued support!

The Anton Fig Website Crew

• New gigs added
• Traneumentary Commentry
• Some words about Link Wray
• Cover story in SA Drums and Percussion
• Figments is available on Apple's iTunes!
• Fragments [alternate takes from Figments] is available on Apple's iTunes!
• Official Anton Fig T-shirts and gear now available!
• Electronic Musician features Anton!
• Commentary on Brian Wilson's participation in "Figments"
• Figments reviewed in 20th Century Guitar!
• Check out the Radio page for the archived interviews and photos from Anton's promo tour!
• $3,600 raised for The Ocean Conservancy!
• Anton is in MAD Magazine and visits their offices!
• Video of Dave playing the drums