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.
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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.
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Phil, Thank you for adding my new author page. I will have a few songs from the soundtrack on the player soon, but will link my music page for more songs. My fiction novel with a CD soundtrack is due out in a few weeks. It will be at CD Baby, Amazon, Barnes & Noble etc. Keep in touch. Wishing you a great musical week, a happy holiday season, and a prosperous new year. Hope all your projects are on track.
Peace and respect, Joy Miller www.myspace.com/joymillermusic
CHICAGO FREE punk rawk night X Mass show Saturday Dec 26th *Voice Of Addiction *Nothing To Gain *Cocaine Rainbows *Slow Form of Suicide @ Mutiny 2428 N. Western Ave every last saturday Chicago's FREE punk rawk night is at Mutiny VoiceOfAddiction.com
thank you so much for being friends i really appreciate having you as my pal. looks like you have you have it GOING ON!!! It's amazing what we can do with hard work and believing in ourselves!! God Bless!! XoXo Nicollette
Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for the add!!! Stay in touch & if we are ever anywhere near you when we are on tour please come out to a show! We will be going everywhere in the upcoming year. And PLEASE request us at radio.
Hi, I just wanted to stop in and thank you for adding us! Glad you liked the music. Maybe you can make it to a show someday but, meantime, have a great weekend and thanks again! Cannon
Hi Sweetie, wishing You the Happiest Thanksgiving ever ! Thank You for your friendship You make every day brighter ... Thinking of You always makes me smile . Sending You Love and Peace ...
A lady was picking through the frozen turkeys at the grocery store, but couldn't find one big enough for her family. She asked the stock boy, 'Do these turkeys get any bigger?'
FREE PUNK ROCK NITE!! CHICAGO every last saturday is Chicago's Free Punk Rock Night at Mutiny Saturday November 28th *Voice Of Addiction *Bent Left (kansas city) *Oil Can Boys Mutiny 2428 N Western Ave Chicago
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