Phil’s musical roots stem back to the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s and his style has largely been defined by the classic guitar sounds of this era. His preference for the “instrumental tunes that defined the sound of the electric guitar when it was a new instrument”. This is evident on his solo albums KAKADU SUNRISE and IN THE SHADOW OF THE BEATLES which contains some blistering country rock and blues as well as more than a nod to his SHADOWS roots, the joint EMMANUEL BROS. album TERRA FIRMA and also in his live work which includes material ranging from Mozart to Stevie Ray Vaughan, bluegrass to heavy metal. Phil has always been renowned for performing powerful, challenging material, ranging from classical ballads such as Sultans Of Swing to spine-tingling, amazingly fast and furious pieces by Bach and Mozart.
Live at Grand Hotel credit:
Phil Emmanuel - Lead & rhythm guitar
Parris Macleod - Keyboards
Gordon Rytmeister - Drums
Mark Costa - Bass
Live recorded by Cloud Studios
Kakadu Sunrise credit:
Phil Emmanuel - Lead & rhythm guitar & Mandolin
with guests:
Tommy Emmanuel - Acoustic rhythm guitar
Paul De Marco - Drums
Mitch Farmer - Drums
Damien Bernard - Bass
Ian Lees - Bass
Mike Gubb - Keyboards
Chris Barson - Didgeridoo
Produced by Phil Emmanuel
Phil Emmanuel is known as Australia’s Greatest Electric Guitar Player and has a resume of amazing performances with musical legends that any musical enthusiast would envy.
2000 saw him performing to a worldwide audience of 4.5 billion at the Closing Ceremony of the Sydney Olympics with brother Tommy, INXS, VANESSA AMOROSI, SAVAGE GARDEN & MIDNIGHT OIL, but it was the beginning of the ‘forgotten’ son’s return to the limelight and recognition that he so undeniably deserves.
To ask Phil who his personal favourite performers are that he has graced the stage with, reads like a who’s who of the Music Industry. The list is endless which matches the talents of an artist that has been thrilling audiences worldwide since his teenage years.
Phil’s personal favourites – sharing the same stage as legendary guitarists John Jorgensen (Elton John, The Hellecasters), Will Ray (The Hellecasters), Bonnie Raitt, Duanne Eddy, James Burton, (Elvis Presley), Carlos Santana, ‘America’, The Ventures and Eric Clapton at NAMM in the United States in July 2000.
This must be a dream come true for any guitarist.
His second tour of Europe in 2000 was also a highlight. Phil was invited to headline ISSENDEN, the worlds’ largest guitar festival. Following this he set off on a brief tour of Europe before heading home for a tour of outback Queensland and a well earned rest with his family over the Christmas holidays.
After almost 50 years of hard work, Phil is finally receiving Australian and worldwide recognition as one of our finest musical talents. His versatility is well known and acknowledged – obvious from the shows, and the musicians he has performed alongside, from Jazz – James Morrison, Don Burrows to big-band – Ed Wilson, the Royal Military College Band, to Country – Slim Dusty, Lee Kernaghan, Dolly Parton, to rock and blues – Jimmy Barnes, Roy Buchanan, Don Walker, John Farnham and Ian Moss.
Phil has recently reformed the new and improved PHIL EMMANUEL BAND to play a variety of shows up and down the East Coast of Australia in 2009 and 2010. Phil and his band play a wide range of guitar oriented music ranging from their own interpretation of Chariots Of Fire to Santana’s Black Magic Woman plus a bit of country, rock, classical to ballads. Their target audience age is 18 to 80 so there is something for all ages, plus a lot of pieces most bands anywhere in the world would not even attempt.
The future is looking bright for Phil Emmanuel and his multi talented band. Currently on the agenda is a myriad of shows for the fans who have been aching to see him play for too long. Phil is currently working with Ice Management & Productions to get back into the touring world – reinstating him as the guitar legend he was once so widely recognised as.
Phil is currently working on his first studio album in over a decade, due for release in early 2010. 2010 will also see him embarking on a two month tour with daughter Jesse Emmanuel to promote this album as well as Jesse’s debut album all along the East Coast. Keep an eye on this page for dates! Phil is also appearing on Jesse’s pop/country-esque album, aptly named ‘DON’T TOUCH MY GUITAR’, lending her his amazing skills on most of the album’s tracks. The lead single from Jesse’s album is available for listening on this page, and for more previews of Jesse & Phil’s collaborative efforts, visit www.myspace.com/jesseemmanuelmusic.
2010 will also mark the 50th Anniversary of Phil & brother Tommy’s musical careers, and as such, the fans are finally going to get what they have been begging for for so long – a reunion. Tommy & Phil will be embarking on a nationwide tour to celebrate their 5 decades of success and will be inviting some very special guests to join them along the way.
Phil Emmanuel is well & truly back in the Aussie music scene, and will be appearing at a venue near you soon enough – believe the hype – this man has to be seen to be believed.
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Great shows so far, next stop after tonight's Bridgetown Blues Festival is ADELAIDE 14th November The Gov........to the fans in Melbourne, we will have Kakadu the album available at the merch table ......SEE y'all!!!!!
hey phill how you going? i got a favour to ask, can you and some of you 1649 friends hit up www.sunshinecoastyouth.com/bands and vote for my band "dangerous statement" any help would be so appreciated thx alex
Found some of your old clips on Youtube and you are simply AWESOME! I encourage everybody to check out this man's music where ever you can find it. Truly GREAT STUFF!
Hi Ya'll, It's fall and the season is here! The leaves are changing and the nights are in the 30s. Hope you're having a great time and enjoying life to the fullest! All Peace & Love Lee
Yeah I'm looking forward to see you again in concert and to see your lovely daughter in concert too. I've been chasing a copy of your live DVD but I can't find any. All the best !!!!!
Thanks for adding and wonderful musik, Phil Emmanuel ...! The music unites the world, good music at all! WORLD PEACE! Peppe Basile Collettivo Teatro Folk
Fans Alert: Next show Phil Emmanuel Band September 25th at The Beaches Hotel, Byron Bay from 8.30pm. Phil and his band will perform 2 x 45 min sets, dont miss it!!!
Stopped by to say hello. I love your work, wish Australia wasn't so far away, I'd love to see you and Tommy do your 50th anniversary tour! Waaay too much talent for one family, hahaha.
All the best, Phil, and thanks for the inspiration,
Great atmosphere, magic sound Phil Emmanuel. Thank you for the friendship..the music unites the world, good music at all! WORLD PEACE! Peppe Basile Collettivo Teatro Folk - Zed
Thank you very much for da Link Up & Sharing the Music Nice to meet you through cyberlink Keep up da Great Work! Wishes you All da Best in 2009! Enjoy your Week
Toowoomba this 10th of September! then onwards to The Beach Hotel in Byron Bay on the 25th September, see you there? oh yeah, you and the band are headlining:) Whale watching on the Saturday before Lismore? Bren
