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 Phil Minissale's Profile |
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| Location: | Stony Brook, New York & Downingtown, Pennsylvania |
| Country: |  United States |
| Last Login: | Jul 7, 2008 (97 days back) |
About Me |
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July 19th and 20th, 2008 Riverhead, New York 3 Stages of Great Blues!-Great Food!-Great Fun! Phil will be playing: Fri, July 18 at 7:30 PM --Eastenders Coffeehouse (Festival Kickoff) Sat, July 19 at 3:15 PM--Vail-Leavitt Music Hall Sun, July 20 at 12:55 PM--Vail-Leavitt Music Hall "Phil has just reached the ripe old age of 21, and he put on a show that electrified our audience!" --Huntington Folk Music Society-- "...he’s got the soul, and he’s got the chops to get it across to his listeners. The soul of his guitar is juxtaposed by his youthful vocal quality, which is actually quite refreshing, not to mention encouraging to any bluesman of the twenty-first century." --Richard Jordan-Long Island Pulse Magazine-- "Phil is known as the "Blues Boy" of Long Island (NY) and with good reason. He shows a deep understanding of finger-style patterns and rhythm, and has all the tools to put that understanding on display." --Richard Cuccaro-Acoustic Live Magazine-- "You're sounding good, kid. I like that 'Just Getting Started' piece. Reminds me of the good old days in NYC back in 1964." --Billy Cross-- "...listen to him pick just once, and you’ll rank him among the best acoustic players in Long Island.” --Syl Nathan-Good Times Magazine-- “It’s not that someone chooses to play the Blues, rather, the Blues chooses who will play it. The Blues has chosen Phil Minissale as its next torch carrier, and in that regard, has made a wise decision. Phil has what it takes, and will be someone to watch for in the near future. My hat’s off to him.” -–Little Toby Walker–- "I hear a lot of people tryin' to do this music, but few coming across with it. (He's) doing it no doubt." --David Mowry of Beaucoup Blue-- "Phil has a flair and a warmth that seems to flow straight from his soul." --Doc Blues, The Long Island Blues Society-- “Top notch guitar work and engaging vocals!” --Jay Spica, "Thin Air" on WVKR 91.3 FM, Poughkeepsie, NY-- "His growth in stature as a musician in this area has been quick, indeed, and he is now very much a member of the performing blues musicians on Long Island." --Charlie Backfish, "Sunday Street" on Stony Brook University's WUSB 90.1 FM-- “It does my heart good to see a young man, like Phil Minissale, playing the blues and doing it well! He’s walking in the footsteps of folks like Mississippi John Hurt and Blind Blake…with an old Gibson strapped to his back! Phil’s got the heart and soul of an ‘old bluesman’ along with the drive and enthusiasm of a young musician just starting out! I’ve got the feeling this kid’s going places…and thankfully he’s taking us along for the ride.” --Jerry Schaefer, "Graveyard Blues" on Long Island’s 103.9WRCN-- "Long Island Blues Boy, Phil Minissale is an extremely talented blues and folk singer, songwriter and guitarist with a wonderfully endearing stage presence" --Isabel and Gene Frey, Court House Concerts-- Influenced by the likes of Bob Dylan, Toby Walker, John Hammond, and Chris Smither, Phil is on a crusade to introduce the Blues to younger audiences. "Cats my age know nothing about roots music, and that's a shame." Although Phil is Long Island born, he grew up in the Brandywine Valley of Eastern Pennsylvania. In September 2006, Phil returned to the area and now lives in Stony Brook, New York. "It's nice to be back around my extended family. It's like coming home to my own roots." In just a few short months, Phil has become a crowd favorite at folk societies, festivals and coffee houses throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast states. His fingerstyle guitar playing and instincts for finding new melodies are far beyond his years. Recent gigs include: Huntington Folk Festival, Riverhead Blues Festival, Budgiedome and Acoustic Live @FRFF, Eclectic Cafe, University Cafe, Cornelia Street Cafe (Soul of the Blues Series), Grounds and Sounds Cafe, The Hard Luck Cafe, Cedar Beach Blues Festival, and Steel City Cafe. Contact and Booking: minissalemusic@yahoo.com View Phil Minissale's EPK PUT THIS IN YOUR PROFILE AND SUPPORT MY MUSIC! |
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Music:Member Since: 10/3/2006Band Website: under construction... Band Members: Brand New CD-"Home to Me" Thanks to everyone that helped make it possible! PLAYERS Phil Minissale - guitar & vocals ------Featuring------ Ken Korb - harmonica ---and also featuring--- Abbie Gardner - dobro Mike DiGeronimo - drums CONTACT or BOOK Phil at: minissalemusic@yahoo.com Acoustic LI- St. James, NY w/Ken "The Rocket" Korb "Blues Boy"-Towne Crier- Pawling, NY w/Fred Gillen Jr. Me- Guitar/Lap Steel/Harmonica/bit of piano Influences: Dave van Ronk, Bob Dylan, John Hammond, Keb Mo, Chris Smither, Canned Heat, Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Skip James, Son House, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Mississippi Sheiks, Bhukka White, Charlie Patton, Blind Willie McTell, Blind Blake, Blind Willie Johnson, Elmore James, Lightnin' Hopkins, Howlin' Wolf, Albert King, Freddie King, Albert Collins, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, B.B. King..... and many more... Sounds Like: The Ressurection of the Piedmont Blues... Catch Me on the Following Radio Shows: WFUV 90.7 "City Folk Sunday Breakfast" w/ John Platt -- New York, NY WGBH 89.7 "Blues on WGBH" w/ Brendan Hogan--Boston, MA WBFO 88.7 w/Jim Santella -- Amherst, NY WUSB 90.1 "The Blues Show" w/ Sam Taylor -- Stony Brook, NY WUSB 90.1 "Sunday Sreet" w/Charlie Backfish -- Stony Brook, NY WUSB 90.1 "Local Live" w/ Bill Frey --Stony Brook, NY WVOF 88.5 "The Upper Room" w/ Joe Kelly & Gi Dussault -- Fairfield, CT WRCN 103.9 "Graveyard Blues" w/ Jerry Schaefer -- Medford, NY WFTU 1570 AM Five Towns College, Huntington, NY KDVS 90.3 "Front Porch Blues" w/ J.D. Esquire & Angel Child -- Davis, CA WVKR 91.3 "Thin Air" w/ Jay Spica -- Poughkeepsie, NY WUSB 90.1 "Local Insomniac" w/Rich H. -- Stony Brook, NY MOJO STATION 88.9 "Radio Citta' Aperta" w/Gianluca Diana-- Rome, Italy WMIR 100.9 "The Indie Revolution" w/ Joann Gullo/Scott Kuchler--NY License this music for commercial use through Pump Audio click on logo for 2/16/08 "Hard Luck Cafe" show Record Label: searching.... Type of Label: None |
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My Background and Lifestyle |
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| Occupation: | Music Artist (Blues / Folk / Acoustic) |
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My Blog |
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The Starving Artist |
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Hello All,
Played up at "The Starving Artist Cafe and Gallery" (in City Island, Bronx, NY) on May 31st and Elliott Glick was kind enough to write a review of the evening. It was a real nice tim... Posted by Phil Minissale on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:02:00 PST |
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Hard Luck |
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Once in a while, as if the stars align for a few hours, everything falls perfectly into place. You prepare for a show the same way as always: practice, send out your e-mails, get t... Posted by Phil Minissale on Tue, 19 Feb 2008 06:32:00 PST |
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EP Reviews are in!!!!!! |
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The Reviews are in!
Hey Everyone,
I'd like to thank everyone for their time, attention and kind words.
Peace,
Phil
EP REVIEWSPhil Minissale Self-titled EPThe Long Island B... Posted by Phil Minissale on Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:18:00 PST |
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Me & Thee Blogspot Interview!! |
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| Hey Folks,
I hope you all have a fantastic Thanksgiving, and enjoy the time with friends and family!
Also, check out this interview at the Me & Thee Coffeehouse Blogspot! Thanks again Kathy!... Posted by Phil Minissale on Wed, 21 Nov 2007 03:12:00 PST |
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