SOLO:
PHIL CIRCLE--Songwriter/Guitarist/Vocalist/Strange late night experiences and drinking Phil's beer.
WITH A BAND:
LEM ROBY--Bass/Guitar/Vocals/Anything he finds in the closet and drinking Phil's beer.
MARKE LESTER--Drums/Or whatever else we ask him to play and drinking Phil's beer.
MATTEO--Harmonica/Stories of the past, and drinking Phil's beer.
RUBY HARRIS--Violin and cleverly obtuse humor, and drinking Phil's beer.
BILL CORSE--Keys and fatherly advice to his future son-in-law, and drinking Phil's beer.
"ONE OF OUR TOWN'S MORE UNIQUE VOICES"
"ROCKS"
"FIRST RATE"
-- ILLINOIS ENTERTAINER
"THIRTEEN SONGS ALL FROM THE MASTER CLASS" -- IN THE MIX MAGAZINE
"LET THIS DISC WASH OVER YOUR SOUL" -- CITY VIEW, CHICAGO
VIDEO FROM A SHOW AT MARTYRS IN CHICAGO:
"A VIRTUOSIC GUITARIST WITH POETIC LYRICS...AND HE'S GOT A VOICE!!
-- FOX RADIO, WASHINGTON D.C.
Influences
Pete Townsend, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Duke Ellington, Robert Johnson, Nick Drake, Led Zeppelin, Frank Zappa, Celtic Music, Jack Johnson, Dave Matthews, The Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Traffic, Luka Bloom, David Bowie, King Crimson, Ravi Shankar, Corky Siegel, William Russo, Tom Waits, John Hyatt, Taj Mahal, Jeff Buckley, King Crimson, Pre-war Blues, Post-war Blues, Classical, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and a thousand more.
Sounds Like
Everyone from Pink Floyd to Frank Sinatra. It's weird the comparisons that people have made. Led Zeppelin if Nick Drake was singing? Better than Dave? David Bowie and Roxie Music. Luke Bloom. A kinder, gentler Jim Morrison. Jethro Tull meets Fleetwood Mac. Jeff Buckley and Jeff Beck's love child? Okay. Take what you can get. 70's schmultz meets progressive rock. Sounds old and new all at once. The most versatile solo act ever heard. All of these are things people have said at shows. Make your own comparison and email it to Phil at philcirclemusic@gmail.com.
PHIL CIRCLE'S LATEST CD--
MAYBE YOU'VE SEEN THE ADS ON THE CHICAGO HIGHWAYS?
Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist Phil Circle blends elements of jazz, blues, alternative, and even classical, to seamlessly create a style truly his own. Add to this his energetic live performance, and he lands far away from what most people think of when you say "Singer/Songwriter."
Phil Circle started his music career nearly two decades ago in the Chicago area, after returning from 3 years performing in New Mexico and the Southwest. He holds a degree in Music Composition from Columbia College, where he was mentored by the likes of Jazz Great William Russo, Blues Icon Corky Siegel, and Classical Guitar Virtuoso Norman Ruiz. After spending several years writing, performing, producing, booking, and managing the rock band Guilty with high success, Phil went out on his own.
Phil Circle began working with the World Famous Blues Fiddler, Ruby Harris. In 2003, Phil Circle and Ruby Harris released the live acoustic album "Live at the Gateway." Ruby Harris has performed in such places as Carnegie Hall, The White House, United Center, The Metropolitan Opera House, and for the Crown Prince Of Saudi Arabia. Phil joined forces with Jack Salamander Front Man Lem Roby, and Songwriter/Multi-instrumentalist Mark Lester (of Labrador Dali) to form his current band, with regular appearances made by Ruby Harris and other top local talents.
With a total of eight releases (three of which have become collectors' items) an extensive history of touring; a repertoire of folk, rock, blues, jazz, and well-loved cover songs. From performing for Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, to his music being played on radio stations in Europe, South America, and Japan.
Phil brings us down a road of constant growth with his songwriting, guitar and vocal talents. He's appeared on Fox Radio, NBC, in major print media, at venues such as Double Door, Schuba's and Martyrs in Chicago and CBGB in NYC.
Phil Circle tours regularly, is working on more releases, and is scheduled to play live performances throughout the Chicago area and the U.S.
Listen for new material and keep an eye on the vast performance schedule of Chicago Icon Phil Circle..."One of our town's most unique voices," as The Illinois Entertainer's Mike O'Cull put it.
HERE ARE ALL THE SONGS ON THE NEW CD "MINUTES TO CIRCLE" FOR DOWNLOAD!
AND SEVERAL PREVIOUS ALBUMS AVAILABLE--
YOU CAN LISTEN TO THE SONGS, DOWNLOAD OR JUST BUY THE CD'S!
JUST CLICK ON THE ALBUM TO HEAR TRACKS!
YO YO YO!!! CHR 01 is OUT NOW!!! You can buy it here!!! Hope you dig our sound!!! //---------------- BEGIN BEATPORT PLAYER ----------------------- //---------------- END BEATPORT PLAYER -------------------------
Saturday Punk/Ska show in Franklin park by O Hare airport Chicago *The Horrids *Voice Of Addiction *Nothing To Gain @ Buddys Bar 9560 W Grand Ave New Bar Cheap Ass drinks!!
Whats going on? We just launched our new social interactive website! We will be using it to communicate directly to all the Gringo Soul fans! Please visit the site and sign up!
http://www.GringoSoul.com
You can blog, post pictures, videos, connect with your peers, and much more!
We will be posting unreleased songs, secret show locations, weekly videos, interactive chat sessions and much more.
HALLOWEEN- FREE FREE Operation Ivy performed by "Voice Of Addiction" whole energy album! The Who performed by "The Dead Fingers" "Afraid Of Dave" from Milwaukee CHICAGO Sat OCT 31st @ Mutiny 2428 N. Western Ave 10pm. Cheers!-Ian JohnnyX V.O.A. VoiceOfAddiction.com
Algren's farewell show will take place on Friday, November 20 at the Elbo Room in Chicago. Please join us as we celebrate 3 years of great music and memories.
Just wanted to write to you...it's almost 5 am on Sunday morn. Sorry i missed the open mic. I love your album...the songs are crafted so well. It's elegant rock.
Thanks for the friendship. Have a good weekend. For more news, tour dates, and to hear my album for free...please check out my website. Thanks www.SteveBarnesMusic.com
Hope to see you this Friday, OCT 2nd @ Martyrs'!!! Will we see you there? Dave www.facebook.com/davetamkin www.twitter.com/davetamkin www.martyrslive.com
Algren's debut album and its accompanying graphic novel are available now on iTunes, CD Baby, and others. Visit www.waywardsound.com for songs and images from the project!
Every last Saturday is FREE punk rawk nite in Chicago!! 2428 N. Western Ave September 26th *Ryan's Hope (Reaganomics) CD release!! *The Highball Hooligans (green bay) *Rule 22 *Arrogant Bastards (detroit) *Voice Of Addiction FREE V.O.A. will start at 10 pm sharp, don't miss them Cheers!-Ian JohnnyX V.O.A. VoiceOfAddiction.com
PHIL CIRCLE'S LATEST CD--
MAYBE YOU'VE SEEN THE ADS ON THE CHICAGO HIGHWAYS?
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