Phil's own genre, where Harlem nights and New York cityscapes rub shoulders with the West coast of Ireland and scenes from Werner Herzog's films

Like all the best songwriters, Phil has created Phil's own genre, where Harlem nights and New York cityscapes rub shoulders with the West coast of Ireland and scenes from Werner Herzog's films.

Phil's own genre, where Harlem nights and New York cityscapes rub shoulders with the west coast of Ireland and scenes from Werner Herzog’s films

Like all the best songwriters, Phil has created Phil's own genre, where Harlem nights and New York cityscapes rub shoulders with the west coast of Ireland and scenes from Werner Herzog’s films.

of country music with Willie's unique guitar playing

Deeply inspired by his hero Django Reinhardt, Willie has transcended the genre of country music with Willie's unique guitar playing and Willie's various collaborations with hundreds of other artists: from Ray Charles, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan to Shania Twain, Wynton Marsalis, U2 and even Snoop Dogg among MANY others.

street-country

Bringing together the intersection of hip-hop and country music, Willie creates Willie's own genre that fits a title like 'street-country.'

Phil is a singer/songwriter whose influences range from the early pioneers of folk, Joan Baez, Neil Young and Bob Dylan,

Phil is a singer/songwriter whose influences range from the early pioneers of folk, Joan Baez, Neil Young and Bob Dylan, to modern singer/songwriters like Ryan Adams, Jason Isbell and Elvis Costello.

an eclectic musical background from classical music & jazz to prog-folk

Phil has an eclectic musical background from classical music & jazz to prog-folk.

music including Waltz, Quick Step, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Rock & Roll, dance and chart

Phil plays music including Waltz, Quick Step, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Rock & Roll, dance and chart.

a soulful hand

Willie has come to define real country music for many, but has also lent a soulful hand to other genres and artists over the years.

from jazz, blues, rock and pop

Phil has a wide taste in music from jazz, blues, rock and pop.

ranging from americana to jazz to metal

Phil is a musician of several instruments and genres, ranging from americana to jazz to metal.

from Ray Charles, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan to Shania Twain, among MANY others Wynton Marsalis, U2 and even Snoop Dogg

Deeply inspired by his hero Django Reinhardt, Willie has transcended the genre of country music with Willie's unique guitar playing and Willie's various collaborations with hundreds of other artists: from Ray Charles, Neil Young, Dolly Parton, Bob Dylan to Shania Twain, Wynton Marsalis, U2 and even Snoop Dogg among MANY others.

as ‘Acoustic/Soul/Folk/Blues/Roots’ – which will show you just how versatile and accomplished

Phil’s music is described as ‘Acoustic/Soul/Folk/Blues/Roots’ – which will show you just how versatile and accomplished

Reggae and additional varieties of music

Phil digs Reggae and additional varieties of music including R&B, Dance, Pop, and Jazz.

a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Mazursky and starring Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, and Ray Sharkey

Willie & Phil is a 1980 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Mazursky and starring Michael Ontkean, Margot Kidder, and Ray Sharkey.

singer/songwriter

While they were a hard rocking outfit suited for stadiums, Willie as a solo artist has reverted to the singer/songwriter format - a more stripped back and acoustic driven sound.

of rock classics including Jason Mraz, The Killers, The Calling and Guns N Roses

Phil plays a variety of rock classics including Jason Mraz, The Killers, The Calling and Guns N Roses.

salsa

Willie's music is salsa: a blend of the Caribbean, Africa, South America and Willie's native New York City.

some of the world's most distinctive folk instruments including the West African kora, Caribbean steelpan, Indian tabla, Brazilian berimbau and Arabic ney

Phil's music includes some of the world's most distinctive folk instruments including the West African kora, Caribbean steelpan, Indian tabla, Brazilian berimbau and Arabic ney.