Willie Phoenix- vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, harmonica (performs w/ band and solo acoustic)
Influences
Influences: American roots rocker who is a fusion of blues, soul, and rock influences. 60's influences from British blues bands (Rolling Stones and Cream) to American soul (Wilson Pickett and Otis Redding). All of this with a dose of 60's psychedelic rock showing up from time to time, and when you least expect!
Sounds Like
Midnight Blues Radio/Blues Rocks the World Magazine
Paul Bondarovski
"Dare to imagine Jimi, Santana, Cream, Stones, Beatles, all in one voice and ten fingers, and you already love Willie Phoenix."
JOHN PETRIC/The Other Paper
"Here's the thing about Willie Phoenix that most young, as well as
not-so-young, bands should know and fear: Point him in any musical
direction and the son-of-a-gun can write a song like nobody's business."
"..he does on "Plastic" what a
lot of musicians can't ever do in the studio: transferring his
considerable live charisma—this is a guy who's spent his entire life
playing in clubs—into something often quite meaningful on tape. And
I'm not just talking about the lyrics, which are often more original than
anything else on the record."
Sonic Ruin Magazine-Carl Isonhart
"Here is one of those cases where I am really, really, really happy I started this little 'zine! Willie here is easily one of the greatest artists I have run across in years!"
Cringe
"The only question that I have after listening to the new release by Willie Phoenix and his band is, which Woodstock should they have played at? Answer? Both!!"
Graffiti Magazine
described Willie as a "....raging guitarist with a ton of attitude and stage presence." His juiced up versions of classic blues tunes performed in his live show are also something that should not be missed.
COMFEST
"Willie's selection as Community Festival's Honored Artist recalls memories of lengthy, manic performances:Willie jumping onto speakers, scaling lighting towers, hanging from rafters and climbing into balconies."
Willie is a big time concert performer who is known for his legendary performances throughout the midwestern U.S.A. He is a charismatic showman who will simply rock you!
As an artist, he is a prolific songwriter who writes several songs to every one included on his CD releases (averages one CD release per year). Writes moving and soulful songs with infectious hooks.
As a musician, he's a talented guitarist who plays with great feel and intensity. He was taught to play guitar by his father and bluesman the Reverend Willie J. Creagh, who played with such legends as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson 2 (Willie Jr's Godfather). I guess good genes is the secret...
Highlights:
Winner Mahoning River Blues Challenge
Vocals on Cooper Tire's 2007 Television Commercial
2005 Honored Artist of the Year Columbus Community Festival
Two Columbus Music Awards
Best R & B Songwriter and Outstanding Rock Act
Opened for or played with:
BB King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Tinsley Ellis, Buckwheat Zydeco, Joan Armatrading, Maria McKee and Bryan Adams.
Performs annually for the CD 101 Andyman-A-Thon benefiting Children's Charities in Columbus, Ohio.
Wrote the song "True Blue Jacket Fan" for the NHL Hockey Team Columbus Blues Jackets, which became a fan favorite and frequently played song during intermission at games.
New Release "Plastic Blues and Grooves" is available now. Listen to tracks and digital downloads available at DigStation and CDs for purchase at CD Baby.
Just a big thanks to all our new friends Wishing you all the best and feel free to come and leave a comment back letting us know how you are going . Peace Frank Macias LOS AMIGOS
Traveling Lil Gypsy just cruising by to catch up wit you. Returned to Texas last night after two weeks in Reno working on my projects. Always good to get back to her camp on myspace grooving to my favorite song on my page :) and chill'n
Enjoy the week at that full moon ah coming.. watch out for those Moon Blues! :)
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