Simon Phillips Band
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | INDIE
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“Phillips’ technical ability both as a singer and a guitarist, is perfectly matched by a remarkable breadth of intelligence as a songwriter and lyricist” - DRUM MEDIA Sydney - Michael Smith
“Exhibiting the vocal acrobatics of Jeff Buckley and a song-writing style comparable to John Mayer” - SOULSHINE.COM.AU - Dave Carter
Tight, tight, tight - this two-piece are as solid as they come...This album was a pleasant surprise....through their tight, skilful rhythms, these guys demonstrate how much they love playing their instruments which, in turn, makes you love listening. - RAVE Magazine Brisbane - Lee Hutchison
"Quite literally amazing...should be listened to obsessively" - THE FREMANTLE HERALD - Rachele West
“With great, distinctly Australian songwriting, tight musicianship and a well honed stage presence, they are a classy act" - THE FREMANTLE HERALD - Belle Taylor
Discography
Tuesday Night At The Espy (Session Records/ MGM 2006)
Urban Gypsies - Sauvage (Independent 2003)
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Simon Phillips is a roots, acoustic singer songwriter and guitarist based in Melbourne.
Phillips technical ability both as a singer and a guitarist, is perfectly matched by a remarkable breadth of intelligence as a songwriter and lyricist DRUM MEDIA
Exhibiting the vocal acrobatics of Jeff Buckley and a song-writing style comparable to John Mayer
SOULSHINE.COM.AU
Simon grew up in the south-west region of WA. After obtaining a music degree in Perth and a trip to Brazil to further his studies, he joined the Sydney Latin guitar duo Urban Gypsies. The duo busked and gigged for two years and recorded the album Sauvage in 2003, which was released through MGM and promoted through SBS and the ABC. The album also received a 3/4 star review in The Sydney Morning Herald. In 2004 he toured solo around Australia and travelled to Aceh to help out with tsunami relief. Returning to Melbourne in 2005, and having written songs inspired by his travels, he was keen to get gigging with a drummer and together they recorded - 'Tuesday Night At The Espy', a live album capturing a performance at the iconic 'Esplanade Hotel', which was released through MGM Distribution in September 2006, "Quite literally amazing...should be listened to obsessively" THE FREMANTLE HERALD.
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