His early influences include U2, Nirvana, Lemonheads,|Radiohead, and Tom Waits. He uses these words to describe his music: Self-styled,|empowering, and thought-provoking. His first contribution|to recorded music was a solo acoustic EP called|“The Atlantic Project” in 2000. Phil has been booked extensively throughout Europe, the|United Kingdom and the United States, performing to crowds|in excess of 24,000 in venues such as: The Viper Room – Los Angeles, California|Cavern Club - Liverpool, England|Cobdin Club - London, England|Cain’s Ballroom - Tulsa, Oklahoma|Kingston Communication Stadium – Yorkshire, England|Les Cariatides - Paris, France He’s also had numerous appearances on BBC radio and|considerable airtime on stations throughout the U.S.|As an instance of his success, Phil has been nominated for and|won music awards in both England and the US. His first full-length album,’Dondonisi…’, was recorded at|Abbey Road Studios (London) and yellow DOG Studios|(Tulsa, OK). It was released on BoneTone Records in 2004.|Its initial single, Gravity, charted at 152 on FMQB in May|2004, without major label support. His follow-up album, ‘Providence?’, which was also recorded at|both Abbey Road and yellow DOG Studios is slated for U.S.|radio release (BoneTone Records) in January of 2007. Phil is currently touring the United States, United Kingdom and|Europe supporting ‘Dondonisi…’ and ‘Providence?’ and has|begun production on a new full length recording. |
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