Phil Para is an outstanding guitarist/ singer/ songwriter and undoubtedly one of the most exciting performers in Australia. Phil’s distinctive guitar talents push all the boundaries and are combined with exceptional vocal abilities and a powerful stage presence. His energetic performance includes a remarkable degree of showmanship such as playing with his teeth and behind his head. Phil earns great respect from his peers and audiences alike and attracts a cult-like following wherever he plays.
New Zealander, Phil Para was already a professional musician at age 9 playing drums in his parent’s band and at 12 he began to teach himself guitar. Proving to be a natural and with Jimi Hendrix as his absent mentor and inspiration Phil’s talent soon grew to the point where he could accurately replicate the playing and vocal styles of the guitar greats including Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray Vaughan, & Carlos Santana to name a few.
Phil writes many original songs, which draw from a diverse range of music with blues, jazz, Latin and rock influences fusing into a style of his own. Phil’s performances combine original music with covers to create an exciting stage show that never fails to enthral.
Based in Australia for many years now, Phil claims vast and loyal audiences of an incredibly varied mix of ages and backgrounds that have allowed him to work at least three residencies a week plus many other shows as well. Phil released his first CD “MESSAGE” in 2000 and has another currently in production.
Renowned both locally and internationally many artists including Prince, Eric Burdon, Deep Purple & Metallica have all made a point catching Phil’s gigs when they have been in Melbourne.
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Last night was the first time we have seen you at the Espy, we loved it you guys are awesome, we will definately be seeing you guys again, cheers Lorelle and Shaun
l see youre at the manhatten, its close to me, l will try to get there... when u come to the rosstown or closer, l most definately will be there. has been a long time since lve heard u and the band play, lm looking forward to getting out and about again. all the best to u and the family...
