Simon Phillips Band
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Simon Phillips Band

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | INDIE

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | INDIE
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"DRUM MEDIA review"

“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


"SOULSHINE review"

“Exhibiting the vocal acrobatics of Jeff Buckley and a song-writing style comparable to John Mayer” - SOULSHINE.COM.AU - Dave Carter


"RAVE Mag review"

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


"FREMANTLE HERALD review 2"

"Quite literally amazing...should be listened to obsessively" - THE FREMANTLE HERALD - Rachele West


"FREMANTLE HERALD review 1"

“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.