The Story of Tunesmith & Anthony

Tunesmith and Anthony were born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at around the time that Rusty Staub’s career peaked. Tunesmith grew up on the golden banks of the Allegheny River in the neighborhood of Lawrenceville, famous for its discount meats and for being the only city neighborhood to span two wards. Anthony grew up on the mean streets of Bloomfield where he developed a strong disdain for nuns. Though only living a mile or two apart, Tunesmith and Anthony’s paths would not cross until high school.

The two met accidentally, sitting at opposite ends of the amalgamated Lawrenceville-Bloomfield lunch table in their high school cafeteria. As their respective friends preoccupied themselves with squirting ketchup packets at each other and trading exaggerated tales of their experiences with beer and girls, Tunesmith and Anthony soon learned that they shared something in common—a dislike for all of their friends. Ever since those salad days, the pair has remained the best of friends and over the years have become regarded as two of the most fascinating and charming individuals ever to emerge from Pittsburgh’s tri-state area.

In November of 2004, Tunesmith and Anthony decided that it was time for them to spread their wit, charm and worldly views to a larger audience. Thus, T&A: Tunesmith and Anthony’s Blog was born, offering “daily insights on life, love, and breakfast cereals.” The T&A Blog was an instant success. Almost immediately, the blog received critical acclaim in the form of the coveted Bronstein Award for Excellence in Blogging. This award was soon followed by a mention on The Junker and Crow Show with Guy Junker and Eddy Crow on Pittsburgh’s ESPN Radio 1250 AM. Tunesmith and Anthony’s greatest accolades came when the legendary Rick Sebak—PBS documentary writer, producer and narrator—placed a link to T&A’s Blog on the WQED web site and observed: “The best portrait of Pittsburgh on the web: the blog from Tunesmith & Anthony. These guys are GREAT and truly funny. But thoughtful too.”

Tunesmith and Anthony continue to entertain and inspire tens of people on a daily basis and consider the T&A Blog as only the beginning of building their vast empire.

About Tunesmith:
Most people are surprised to learn that Tunesmith plays golf right-handed but plays hockey left-handed. It is Tunesmith who is widely credited with coining the phrase “Anthem Rock” to describe U2’s brand of music. On special occasions, Tunesmith has been known to line his underwear with raw bacon, alleging that it gives him a feeling of opulence and luxury. He cites Tombstone, Sling Blade, Weekend at Bernie’s and Short Circuit 2 as his favorite movies. His musical tastes are diverse as exemplified by his CD collection that includes works from Bruce Hornsby, Right Said Fred, Sheila E. and Tangerine Dream. His favorite literary works are “A Time To Kill,” “Tuesday’s with Morrie” and “The Life and Times of Buddy Ebsen.”

About Anthony:
Anthony describes himself as a bon vivant, somewhat avant-garde, and as someone who enjoys using French terms to describe himself. He is a descendant of Sicilian nobility. Anthony received his firearms training from the Fire Dragon School of Fighting Arts, is a member of the National Rifle Association and possesses a license to carry a concealed firearm. His interests include the revival of the Bull Moose Party, Gourmayo, all things plaid, Fender guitars and refreshing beverages. His favorite movies include The Godfather, The Godfather II, Raising Arizona, Sweet Bone Alabama and Big Boob Bukkake. His favorite books include “Of Mice and Men,” “The Winter of Our Discontent,” “Radical Son” and “The Making of Big Boob Bukkake.”