Anthony Retka is back! Join us for an acoustic afternoon show at our store inside Detroit's Fisher Building.
Our store will also be participating in the Emerald City Marketplace by MG Studio coinciding with Broadway in Detroit's double performance of The Wiz. Each store is a stop along the yellow brick road representing their own store's unique magic. We think books and live music are a great way to represent ours.
Come see us for the show from 1:00-2:00pm, and then shop with local vendors popping up throughout the building all day!
One of the more poignant vocalists in Detroit. His easygoing acoustics cut to the heart, mingling with looped electrics full of yearning yarns and confessional ballads.” - J. Milo - Real Detroit Weekly
ABOUT ANTHONY RETKA
“Writing songs is like a treasure hunt and well worth the journey.” -
Inquire who Anthony Retka is and prepare to traverse a wondrous land of talents set to a gorgeous backdrop of song. Dating back 18 years, Retka’s place in Michigan’s entertainment scene is etched as a voice and storyteller through music. The Detroit-born singer, songwriter and producer takes his audience on a heart-opening journey into his fantastical inner world. As Retka shares, “The magic of being a songwriter is that I am able to provide an outlet for those who can’t express themselves well. It allows me to connect with the audience in a very human and personal way." At a young age, Anthony found an abandoned guitar in the attic of his childhood home. A family member’s forgotten dream? A gift left to collect dust amongst boxes filled with nostalgia? In Retka’s hands, this guitar found a home and thus a path to years of songwriting presented itself birthed from this curious discovery. Retka’s name is synonymous with the lilting melodies that spill forth from his stripped-down acoustic sound. As Detroit music critics have mentioned, a listener may find tribute nods to some of his standout favorites such as The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Ron Sexsmith, Elliott Smith, and Paul Simon. By no mistake, like Retka, these influential artists celebrate the simpler things in life. From this wellspring of inspiration, Retka has recorded four solo records, a solo EP, and a string of singles, including a few Christmas songs of his own, in 2021 and 2022; alongside four full-length studio albums, a live double CD, and multiple EPs and Singles with his former band, Tone & Niche. All of Anthony’s music can be found on Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, and all streaming platforms.
You can also visit www.anthonyretka.com for more information on shows, releases, and upcoming events.
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