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Anthony Walker has built a consistent reputation as one of the most reliable and incisive songwriters in New Jersey for the better part of the last two decades. The lyrical songcraft that has become his trademark is firmly rooted in the great Americana traditions and, at times, detours seamlessly into the realms of indie-rock, country, and R&B. From an early age, he’s drawn comparisons to icons of the genre, notably: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Jeff Tweedy, and Ryan Adams. His evocative, award-winning songwriting and ability to connect powerfully with audiences has led to appearances ranging from high-profile cross-country stops, music festivals, theaters, clubs, bars, coffeehouses, and even living rooms across the U.S.

Walker, sometimes accompanied by his band, The Medicine Chest, has shared the stage with Arlo Guthrie, Ingrid Michelson, Clem Snide, Mikael Jorgensen (Wilco), Railroad Earth, and hundreds of other national and local acts.

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“Anthony Walker commanded as much appreciation and adulation from a relative handful in a local dive bar (I mean that in the best way) as Bruce Springsteen and a 15 member E Street Band did for 20,000 in a hockey arena.” - Jeff Raspe, Music Director at WBJB-FM (90.5 The NIGHT)

“Walker and The Medicine Chest manage to control several compositional styles and still retain the original essence of his folk beginnings, and that ability has paid off in the form of packed rooms and pillaged CD racks throughout New Jersey.” - John Pfeiffer, The Aquarian

“Walker croons with a wounded swagger that, backed by the band's bittersweet ebb and sunny, hook-laden flow, calls to mind the Golden State country-fused rock of Parsons' Flying Burrito Brothers and the Byrds, Poco and, most noticeably, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.” - Steve Bove, The Asbury Park Press