Artist description THE CENTURY TURNS phone : 802-863-3616 by PHIL ABAIR email : phabair @ juno.comBumbelina Records 1999 online : abair.comTHE CENTURY TURNS, a CD of all new and original music by Burlington, Vermont musician and performer PHIL ABAIR, was released in December to critical and popular acclaim. The project showcases his versatile vocal style, adept touch on the keyboards and unique songwriting ability. This album represents the first recording featuring his own music, although he has worked as a session musician on many recordings including recent STRANGEFOLK and DUDE OF LIFE albums.Abair has been an important part of the Vermont music scene since he began performing professionally at age sixteen. His band THE ABAIR BROTHERS has been called "the workingest band" in the State and when schedules allow, Phil also performs with PORK TORNADO. This all-star group composed of musicians from various Vermont bands, including Jon Fishman from PHISH, will embark on their second major tour this spring with dates in Boston, New York, Washington DC, St. Louis and Chicago. THE CENTURY TURNS includes contributions from Dave Abair and Kenny Gulfield from THE ABAIR BROTHERS, Jon Fishman, Aaron Hersey and Dan Archer from PORK TORNADO and guitar-legend Kip Meaker.

Music Style Rock,pop,Blues,

Artist History Burlington Vermont Based, Local Working band for many years.

Group Members The studio musicians Include: Jon Phishman of Phish, Dan Archer, Aaron HerseyDave Abair,Kenny C.,Kip Meaker,Live Shows include Jeff Stem,Archer,Phil,Dave Abair,Kenny C. and Guest

Instruments Vocals,Keyboards

Albums The Century Turns

Press Reviews CD THE CENTURY TURNS SEVEN DAYS .... the collection has a big, reverby sound, occasionally glossy like '80 pop, but with a bit of an edge. His keyboard playing is solid and tasteful. ...the pieces are solidly in place --- certainly enough to make you hope he keeps writing into the next century.BURLINGTON FREE PRESS...smelled a bit Phishy to my ears, but stands as being unique. ...nothing too fancy, but totally competent. ...like good chocolate, semi-sweet.VERMONT TIMES Shifting gears from pop, to blues, to prog, and bar rock, there's a surprising amount of versatility packed into one disc. It's interesting the way that Abair adapts his voice to each song. ... I guess it's a good sign if my main critique is that I want to hear more. Which isn't to say that there isn't enough here, just that it leaves you with the desire to keep listening.MARTIN GUIGUI ( musician and movie director ) ....the vocal performance shows Phil's uniqueness and originality. Keep writing, keep performing, you have no choice now...We all want to hear more.Phil Abair's CD THE CENTURY TURNS released in December on BUMBELINA RECORDS.

Location Burlington, Vermont - USA

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