Member Since: 13/12/2006
Band Website: www.kevinphillipsandtheitmen.com
Band Members: In no particular order they are..........Bob (rough and tough) Brough -Tenor and baritone saxophones. Is well known as both bandleader and sideman in Toronto jazz venues since the 70s. He was nominated for Juno’s twice with the band Time Warp, and can also be heard on Richard Underhill’s 2003 Juno-award winning CD, "Tales from the Blue Lounge"...... Denis Keldie -Ivory Tickler extraordinaire-piano, organ, accordion, mandolin and guitar, and is renowned for his individual style on the Hammond B3. He has worked with artists such as Prairie Oyster, Jeff Healey, Ry Cooder, Colin James, Etta James and Stompin' Tom..... Michael Sloski -Drums and merriment. A favourite of other drummers, Michael is the master of the groove and has performed his unique shuffle on countless pop, rock and blues recording sessions..... Kevin Vienneau- Guitars and dieting advice. Toronto's gain is Nova Scotia's loss. Guitarist about town, member of cult ska band The Hopping Penguins, he has also played with Wendy Lands, Melanie Doane, Carlos Del Junco and Kevin Clark..... John Yelland- Double Bass, Electric Bass and Bass fishing. He's performed and/or recorded with Robben Ford, Wayne Krantz, John Abercrombie, Tinsley Ellis, Larry Coryell and Liberty Silver among others..... Special Guest Jerome Godboo- Harmonica (Sweet). A favourite on the Toronto blues scene for his electrifying performances and musical wizardry..... Kevin Phillips -Tunesmith and vocals. Armed with a sharp wit and a robust baritone voice, this singer/songwriter makes a concerted effort to compose material that belies a fresh approach within the roots/blues/RnB genres. " I had a prior engagement in a previous life but escaped to follow a less lucrative path ".
Influences: " Any wax that's had a needle pass over it "
Sounds Like: Leon Redbone meeting Joe Liggins at Donald Fagen's house while F.Z.
listens intently waiting to pounce.
Record Label: unsigned
Type of Label: Indie