Artist description Songs with soul & solos, not just a guitarist wanking over a music bed(OK, there's some of that). Some funky radio play material as well as music for film tracks.

Music Style Funk/Rock- & - New Age

Musical Influences Hendrix / Santana / Peter Gabriel / Sting

Similar Artists Lenny Kravitz/ Sly Stone/Hendrix

Artist History A Los Angeles session guitarist - from NFL Superbowl music to Philip Bailey. I started to write on my own many years ago, and this is newer, more commercial material.

Group Members Myself & various guest artists like Nick Smith(Stanley Clarke), Tre Balfour(Michael Bolton), and Melena Francis(Macy Gray)

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Horns

Albums Party Time, Secret Passage

Press Reviews Phil,I love Take It Out. Your style reminds of Ernie Isley.I've created a MP3 station and have listed Take itOut. Hopefully I can introduce more people toyour music. Take it easy. Keep jammin.http:/www.mp3.com/stations/soulrock- HEY PHIL,JUST WANTED TO SAY THAT THE MUSIC SOUNDS GREAT. WWW.MP3.COM/ANIMEPROJECT Hey Phil. Was in mp3 and ran into your site. Cool. Always liked your playing. I hope all's well.Ron Just a quick note to let you know I added "Friends Are Calling" and "I Can't Tell You" to my station at http://www.mp3.com/stations/bluewater.Wonderful wonderful work!!! Phil, I just downloaded the new age song at the top of your page, and it was very clean indeed. Your site was impressive too, I think, because of all the songs you have there. See Ya, Jammer Sensational tracks here!! Funky, lovely, groovy. Great voice as well.You've got talent, so I would be honored to have you with us:)Peace and love to ya, great music, keep it up:)Yours truly:Christian Your song take it out Is tops!!,keep it up!!This is DJ FLIPSTYLE of 90.1 wmpr in Jackson Mississippi. dj FLIPSTYLE Greeting from New Age Electronic.I've enjoyed your music. My Regards. Vale For New Age Electronic Hey Phil,I listened to 'Make That Sound'. Dig the instrumentation, it is all put together real nice.Erica THAT WAS A COOL TRACK . IT WAS THE FIRST TIME I GOT A CHANCE TO HEAR IT . PAT FRANKLIN

Additional Info E-MAIL: music@philgates.com

Location Los Angeles, California - USA

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