Anthony Magera was born in Indiana and went to art school in Ohio. He moved to Chicago, where he has worked as a painter and actor. He writes, records and plays music under the moniker T-bird Magera, which is a nod to a childhood nickname. He lives with his gal, Mary, who bought him a guitar. T-Bird Magera will be performing May 31 at Silvie’s and on July 30 at Tonic Room.