Millish: Tyler Duncan, Andrew Kratzat, Jesse Mason, Mike Shimmin, Doug Stuart.
Influences
Mark O'Connor, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Darol Anger, Adam Steffey, Chris Thile, Tony Rice, Brittany Haas, Bruce Molsky, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Tower of Power, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Charlie Parker, Joey Dosik, My Dear Disco, Tyler Duncan, Jesse Mason, Mike Shimmin, Andrew Kratzat.
A recent graduate of the University of Michigan School of music, Brad Phillips' musicianship spans a vast range of styles, from bluegrass, celtic, jazz, swing, R & B, new grass and old time fiddle. In 2001 and 2003, he won the Michigan Old Time Fiddle contest, and was a finalist in the first ever ASTA Alternative Styles national competition. Appearing on numerous recordings, including the quadruple Grammy-award winning "Song of Innocence and Experience" by William Bolcom, Brad is quickly becoming Michigan's most sought-after studio fiddler and mandolinist. He has taught for 4 years at the world-renowned Mark O'Connor Fiddle Camps, and taught folk fiddling and improvisation at the International Music Academy in Pilsen, Czech Republic. This coming July, Brad will be a guest instructor at the Berklee String Fling at Berklee College of Music in Boston.
With the critically acclaimed band Millish (www.myspace.com/millish), Brad has toured Germany, and all over the US playing some of the country's most prestigious Irish music venues including the Kansas City Irish Festival, Pittsburg Irish Festival, and the Chicago Celtic Fest. Other local venues have included The Ann Arbor Folk Festival, The Ark, and The Blind Pig. The band's first album won two International Acoustic Music Awards prior to its release. This summer, Brad will be getting back in the Millish van for a tour that spans the great 48 to exciting venues such as The Four Corners Folk Festival in Pagosa Springs, CO, The Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Bliss Fest, and for their for shows at the Milwaukee Irish Festival.
Brad is based in Ann Arbor with his wife Kayt, and new baby girl Alyson.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith’s the star that we glance Attending Christ’s churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
I have a DVD of it for you, but due to computer problems, I never got it ripped. You will see the Michael Jackson Medley in all its glory this weekend! It was fantastic.
boy, it sure was nice to finally catch up with you, brad! hope the rest of your ibma weekend was great, and hopefully next time we'll get to have a tune or two also! take care, friend :)
IBMA?!?!? me too!!! (i'm not so cool as to be playing there like you are... but i'll be there for the hang!) ...why am i doing this on myspace? let's talk for real. calling you as soon as i've left the library!
hey brad! i'm in s-town for almost two solid weeks... are you? when can we get together? also, next year you HAVE to come to rockygrass; it's mandatory! (i've got stories for you...) i mean, just look at this! http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=fYVFhnNZAtU&feature=related ok, let's hang soon. ...wheatland, by the way? bring the family!
Hey - I heard you at this one show... I forget where and when, but you played "Devil Went Down to Georgia", and boy was it a humdinger! I might even venture to say that you were better than bingo!
If you see Brad live, you should definitely request that he play The Devil Went Down to Georgia! HE LOVES TO PLAY THAT SONG
Hey whats up? Tim has been trying to call you but your phone number wont go through for him :( Says call can not be completed as dialed. Anyway we were just checking to see what you were up to this weekend. We wanted to hang out with you sometime soon. Let us know. Later
Hey Brad, be sure to check out the events schedule and we just added a new blog "Be a Reporter. " Be sure to share some of your news and views, especially as you travel over the big pond!
So yesterday when we saw you. I told Tim hey that car has a millish sticker on the back of his car..and then Tim looked and said oh I think that's Brad. Then you started playing with your hair and Tim said yup that is totally Brad. :)
