Phil Hare
Phil Hare is widely regarded
as one of the finest and most distinctive acoustic guitarists
working on the current folk music circuit.
Among the many press quotes available on Phil; IAN WELLS of
the DAILY TELEGRAPH wrote: ‘If folk song is history
from underneath, then Phil’s songs are today’s
broadsides’. The New York based magazine DIRTY LINEN
wrote: ‘The songs are British, maybe even Northern English,
but this guy is clearly a world class player’. ‘Some
beautiful guitar playing from the vastly underrated Phil Hare
‘LIVING TRADITION’.e is widely regarded as one
of the finest and most distinctive acoustic guitarists working
on the current British folk music circuit. After serving a
local apprenticeship with many well known names in the North
West of England, bands like Full House and the Fiddle Band,
Phil became a solo performer at the end of the 1980s, taking
to the road with a powerful, self written song selection,
prompting Paul Adams from Fellside to sign Phil to his record
label in 1990. Following a busy spell at Fellside, during
which time Phil was regarded as the house guitarist, playing
on several Fellside releases, not least, his own critically
acclaimed album, Living On Credit, he teamed up with his old
ally Mike Johnson from 101 Records. The resulting album, Common
Ground, received some great reviews and confirmed Phil's position
as one of the foremost guitarists and songwriters around.In
addition to regular local and national radio play and performance,
Phil has completed British and European tours in the last
few years, winning many friends with his combination of finely
crafted and often socially aware chorus based songs, a rich,
husky voice, a humorous line in stage banter, and, quite simply,
some of the best guitar playing you are likely to hear anywhere.
Phil’s 2003 album
‘BROKEN TIMING’ covered a more reflective and
mature approach to song writing, taking in influences from
across the acoustic spectrum.
2005 saw the release of ‘TEARS FROM THE TRACKS’
an eclectic 18-track tour de force featuring traditional and
contemporary material with just solo acoustic guitar and voice.
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Tears
from the Tracks NEW RELEASE
Phil Hare - Vocals, Acoustic
Guitars
This is a 18 track acoustic guitar
and vocals solo performance from Phil clearly demonstrating
his outstanding ability and talent as a solo performer.
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Broken
Timing
Phil Hare's third album - titled
'Broken Timing'A highly tuned album where Phil's Vocals,
Acoustic and electric guitars are joined by guest session
players:-
Dave Gilbertson -Sax,
Jonathan Levy - Piano,
Terry Coyne - flutes and Whistles,
IrenaBarrett - backing vocals
Russ Mabbott - Piano Accordian.
Chris Lee - Acoustic and electric bass guitar, mandolin.
Mike Johnson - Drums
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download 'Gone Fishing' 3.5mb |
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Common
Ground
Phil Hare - Vocals, Acoustic
& Electric Guitars, Banjo .
Fiona Simpson - Backing Vocal
Alun Rhys Jones - Piano Accordian.
Joe Broughton - Fiddle.
Chris Lee - Acoustic & Electric Bass Guitars
Mike Johnson - Drums & Percussion.
Paul Bonnett - Mandolin.
Dave Gilbertson - Alto Saxophone.
Irene Arhutich - Backing Vocals.
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download 'Cast Iron' 5.6mb |