Hope the tracks speak for themselves. Inlfluences include: Gordon Lightfoot (Probably wouldn't have learned to play the guitar if it wasn't for his songs.), The Corries, Charlie Dore, The Mariners, Peter Green, John Denver, Nick Drake, Andy Irvine, Paul Brady, Midge Ure, Devo, Bryan Ferry, Mick Rafferty,Mary Black, Gary Numan, Nigel Hartley (my big brother), Guinness, J J Cale, Lightning Hopkins, Fleetwood Mac, Acoustic Blues and so much else. Basically, a good song is a good song!http://cdbaby.com/cd/philliphartley
I am a Singer/Songwriter from Sheffield, England. Instrumentally I mainly play acoustic (6 & 12 String) guitar, although I also play Mandola, Mandolin, Keyboards (a bit) and percussion. I have been around the Folk Scene in Sheffield since the early 1990's having been the Lead Vocalist/Guitarist/Mandola/Mandolin player in the trio "Hair Of The Dog" for about 12 years. I left the band in 2006, wishing to change direction musically having grown tired of playing the same, mainly Irish songs. After taking a break from the scene I am now out and playing again, as a solo performer singing mostly self-penned songs and am available for
bookings in around the area.
I now write my own material and will be changing and adding songs on this page as and when I have something new for you to listen to, so keep coming back to check. If you like what you hear tell all your friends. If you don't, then, for heaven's sake, keep you gobs shut! (ha ha)
I recently completed my first album of original songs; "Words And Music" you can order or download it from this link: http://cdbaby.com/cd/philliphartley or it is also available via i-tunes and Amazon MP3
Many more tracks can be found at my page on Reverbanation.
AS THERE ARE CURRENTLY DIFFICULTIES WITH THE PAY-PAL BUTTONS ABOVE ON MYSPACE, TO PURCHASE EITHER OF THESE ALBUMS PLEASE FOLLOW THE ADDRESS BELOW TO MY PAGE ON ACOUSTIC ROTHERHAM.
http://www.jmucreate.com/acousticrotherhamphilliphartleypage.html
Wondrful vibe on 'Here's a Toast' and you have a great mellow, melodic voice that suits it perfectly, I love the bit of wobble you have it moves me somewhere inside, a little bit, in fact makes me wobble inside .... x
Hi Phil, hope you have a great time at Spratton Festival, they say the weather is going to be bright and sunny. Bring the house down mate, take care dear friend, Mark and Carolyn x
Sir Phillip! We have sent you sushi and kegs of ale from San Diego you should have everything by the weekend!..Love your mighty fine musical show lad! Beach Party next tue here..bring your guitar! Cheers Mate! Mojo & Company
No probs. we really enjoyed your songs. Please contact Ali O'Brien at Oldham FM Community radio. She also runs Saddleworth Folk Festival. She'll love you. Just google the station and you'll find her. See you soon.
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The Circle (Live)
Folk Club Prima Donna (Live)
Vote For Me recorded at Spratton '09
