Live: David Sutton, Taras -Bass, Lynn Coulter, Don Heffington-Drums, Charles De Castro-Trumpet, Accordion. On Recording: Doug Pettibone (Lucinda Williams), Bill Bonk (Aimee Mann, Ron Sexsmith), Michael Lockwood (Fiona Apple, Lisa Marie Presley), Joey Peters (Grant Lee Buffalo), Scott Babcock (Brothers Figaro, Brindle), Benmont Tench-Hammond Organ and Verve Recording aritist Mindy Abair.
Influences
The Brothers Figaro, Dead Rock West, N.E.R.D., Flaming Lips, Badfinger, Big Starr, Radiohead, The Carpenters, Seals and Crofts, Lennon, The Nazz, Gershon Kingsley and the Moog Synthesizer, Wendy Carlos, Brian Eno, The Band, Phantom of the Paradise, Bob Dylan, Hall and Oates, Fats Waller, BeBop Deluxe, Genesis, Chicago, My Bloody Valentine, The Doves, Rapidfire
Sounds Like
Tom Petty, Beatles, Todd Rundgren, REM, John Prine, Elton John, Peter Gabriel, The Band
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IF YOU WANT TO BE A FRIEND OF PHIL PARLAPIANO, SEND HIM A NOTE.
Growing up in Los Angeles, Phil first toured in 1983 with folk icon Joan Baez to support her Live in concert: Europe release playing piano, synthesizer and singing background vocals. As the tour progressed, his talent led him to being named musical director.
Parlapiano followed his musical path as a founding member of The Brothers Figaro. Signed to Geffen Records after a bidding war, the seminal folk rock duo began to record their full length album, Gypsy Beat, with veteran producer, Pat Moran. Though critically acclaimed, the year was 1989, a full five years before the "acoustic Americana" explosion occurred. "They didn't even have a format for us at the time," explains Phil. "We were promoted on alternative radio with bands like Danzig and Guns N' Roses."
After opening for John Haitt, Billy Bragg and Jill Souble, the Brothers called it quits but continued playing together backing folk legend, John Prine. This led Phil to a nine year stint with Prine, touring and recording CD's including the Grammy award winning release The Missing Years and co-writing "Leave the Lights On" for the CD Lost Dogs and Mixed Blessings. In 1993, Phil was asked to play on the Rod Stewart's pivotal Unplugged and Seated album, which led to a one and a half year touring stint with the rock icon. Parlapiano continued to work in the studio as a first call accordionist and keyboardist with the likes of Jon Bon Jovi, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lowen and Navarro, Alanah Myles, Iris Dement, Carlene Carter, and Jude Cole.
In 1996, Phil was drafted into the smooth jazz world by saxophonist, Dave Koz, which culminated in co-writing a Chanukah song, "Eight Candles," featured on the Grammy nominated December Makes Me Feel This Way. Movie goers saw Parlapiano in the blockbuster film The Titanic as an accordion player during the memorable scene in the lower decks when Kate and Leo are dancing. In 1999, Parlapiano and Bill Bonk from the Brothers Figaro were called on board to join alternative faves, Grant Lee Buffalo, for their Jubilee tour. GLB toured America, part of Europe and Australia promoting their alternative radio hit, "Truly, Truly." When their bags were barely unpacked, Parlapiano and Bonk began touring with Shawn Mullins, also crossing America and Australia. Arriving home, the pair then started to write and produce the Bill Bonk CD, Eveningshade which included songs that were featured on the TV shows: "Alias," "Felicity," Dawson's Creek" and "Joan of Arcadia."
As the new millennium began, Phil started to tour with Americana sweetheart, Lucinda Williams. This led to a featured spot on the famed Martin Scorsese documentary, The Blues as well as a VH1 Crossroads program backing up Elvis Costello ..s and accordion. As 2003 rolled around, Parlapiano was asked to join the Let It Rain tour with Tracy Chapman, touring around Europe and the states concluding with the well-known Austin City Limits program. Phil then toured and recorded with seminal punkers, Social Distortion, and is featured on the soundtrack of the movie, Lords of DogTown. Most recently that year, Parlapiano was featured on John Prines Fair and Square which earned the Grammy for Best Contemporary Folk Album.
Through the present, Phil continues to tour and with folk rockers, Lowen and Navarro presently working on the CD, "Learning to Fall".
Thank you very much for the add. I'm honored to be one of your friend. I really love your music, especially "Never Again". And I like your chord. Have a nice day! Love
Hello Phil Parlapiano, Thank your for your continued friendship and support. I am now booking anytime, anywhere. I am the "budget inn" of Christian artists, I only want what I need to live while I am ministering for Him. God has provided that for all of His servants, the priests who served at His temple were provided food, clothes, and shelter, and that's all I ask for. I would be honored if you booked me or knew someone that would and put the word out to them for me. Thank you and God bless you always
Greetings Phil, It is a pleasure to meet you. Love your tunes. Sound Great! Thank you for including me among your friends! If you have time, please listen to my tunes. I would truly like to hear what you think. All the best to you, ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫ Bobby Snard ♫♫♫♫♫♫♫
Phil, great work at Arnie's a week ago Thurs. and man you nailed it a Cafe & Muse on the 20th. Wonderful songs, super performance. Way to much talent for one guy! Thanks, John Z
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hey, just stopping by to see how you're doing...little change of plans....living in paris for now recording the new cd...hope to be in hollywood early fall...hope all is well....led
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