Lydia's song 'Please' is featuring on 272 Records' Acoustika Vol 8 compilation CD. The compilation will be released on 8th Jan, 2008 through Amoeba Music and www.amazon.com
With an intimate sound blending indie folk and pop rock, Lydia Phillips is an Australian singer/songwriter emerging as a dynamic artist.
Lydia released her debut EP ‘Hibiscus January’ and launched it with her band to a full house at the East Brunswick Club in October 2007. Their pop/rock track ‘Please’ features on Hollywood label 272 Records’ compilation CD ‘Acoustika Vol 8’ which was released globally in January 2008.
Since beginning solo gigs in Port Fairy, Western Victoria, as a 17-year old, Lydia has played at music festivals, jazz clubs, lounges and pubs, often appearing with her guitarist and regular co-writer Tim O’Donnell. She performed solo in New Jersey, USA in 2005.
Now joined by a talented band - Tim O'Donnell on guitar, Jeremy Staples on bass, Dan Angelini on drums and Madeleine Coulter ..o - the group's energy onstage has captivated eclectic crowds.
“Wow is the word. [Lydia] is magic on stage… an artist who truly restores your faith in music” (Clear Springs Entertainment)
"Gorgeous melodies and soft sweet songs ... a beautiful performance... A very good start to hopefully a long, successful career" (Mediasearch)
Her live shows are known to draw the masses. As Melbourne’s renowned club Manchester Lane has found,
“she packs them in!” - Manchester Lane entertainment guide.
The EP is enjoying regular airplay on local community radio and has been celebrated as
“the best release by a local artist in a long time” (Clear Springs Entertainment).
Josh Owen Band
July Gigs & Espy Residency
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6th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
13th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
18th July Corner Hotel (Solo)
Jaimi Faulkner Album Launch
20th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
26th July Marong Family Hotel (Solo)
27th July Espy - Front Bar (Band)
31st July Thin Green Line (Band)
Hickinbotham Winery Dromana
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Hey……… Thanks for being our friend over the years…... We're about to release in a few weeks our new 5th CD….”SIGNS” Have a preview listen and a look at our new myspace face lift for the promo for it..... The Streamliners sending you some good vibes for 2009.
Hi lydia, thought I'd drop by and say hi. It's been a while since the Manchester Lane gig. Glad to see your music is going well. Let me know if you want bill together again soon.
Hey thanks for adding me!
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<br />If you get a chance you should check out my tunes and let me know what you think!
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<br />If you do like my songs then feel free to help me out by clicking on this link and rating my song "Heroes of Today" or my newest one, not yet on MySpace, “Hopelessly Hoping for Hope”
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Hey Lydia, Glad to see you're at the Thornbury Theatre on Mar 1st. We're playing @ Wesley Anne on Friday, Feb 20 with Freya Hanly (WA) - she's amazing. Come along if you're free. Cheers!
Hey Lydia, I'm doing two shows in Melbourne in December if you're interested...hopefully beck, ben and some other heavy hitters will be there...its at the Butterfly Club in South Melbourne. One quirky and freaky place! Hope all is well...
Hey Lydia it was great to see you again last night. and it was great to hear your lovely tunes again, you were amazing as always. thanks 4 CD and poster. I have done a review of your gig on parx-e.com anyhow see you at my gig if you can come. Cheers Chris
ANDREA MARR BAND CD LAUNCH: "Little Sister Got Soul!" Manchester Lane, Melbourne 8pm, Thu 23 Oct 2008 See Andrea with full horn section, full band and backing vocals!
Hey Lydia it's been a while. I hope you are well. How everything going? sadly was gonna come to see you play on saturday but a prior engagment, but will see you play on the 29th. but I hope you can make it to this.
Emily Ulman with Danna (Danna & The Changes), Rosaline Yuen & Tim Reid Wednesday 12th of November Northcote Social Club $10 at the door 7.30pm doors open.