About Me
Have you ever heard of such thing as a Russian Elvis? The Russian-born international rockabilly artist Phil Friendly is a talented singer-guitarist and songwriter who recently toured Europe with the guitar hero James Burton and the original Elvis Presley’s TCB Band. Phil managed to build a huge following for himself, consisting of Rock’n’Roll and Country fans in various countries on both sides of the Atlantic. For many years this young Hollywood, CA-based artist and his band have been touring all over Europe and the USA.
Phil had a chance to have met, work in the studio or share the bill with such music icons as the late superstar Johnny Cash, the legendary songwriter-producer Jack Clement and the Rockabilly great Glen Glenn to name a few. Also, Friendly has plenty of experience playing the lead guitar for various music legends both in the studio and on stage. Over the years this young man has lived and played numerous live shows in different European countries (including Russia, Holland and France) and the United States. Phil and his band have also frequently performed live on various television and radio shows in Europe and North America.
Phil’s debut album, “Friendly Boogieâ€, was released on a well-known European record label Rockhouse Records back in 1995. It received many positive reviews in American and European music magazines, and other records followed, including an album with an American 1950's rock’n’roll star Charlie Gracie and numerous compilation records in Europe and the US. Phil has sold thousands of his albums during the shows.
Phil Friendly has recently released two Live DVDs on Rarity Records (Holland), graduated from university, and is happy to be touring actively with his band, writing and working on new recordings.
His main professional goal is to become a truly versatile performer, an ambition which he tries to realize by combining energetic country, rock and jazzy tunes with romantic love ballads, a formula that seems to be working well with various audiences attending Phil Friendly's shows.
THE LATEST CD: Phil’s latest release on Tru-Gems Records is a colorful collection of rockers and beautiful love ballads, most of which are penned by the artist himself. A couple of tasteful cover versions of great tunes by Phil’s heroes, Ricky Nelson and Kris Kristofferson, make this album all the more exciting.
To order Phil's Tru-Gems CD go to http://cdbaby.com/cd/philfriendly
Some of Phil Friendly's Shows:
2007
August 4th - San Fernando Museum, San Fernando, CA
September 15th - Harley's, San Bernardino, CA
September 22nd - Froggie's, Apple Valley, CA
October 8th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
October 17th - Rock and Roll Party, Sylmar, CA
October 29th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
November 2nd - Casa Torres Banquet Hall, San Fernando, CA
November 19th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
November 25th - Rockabilly Party, San Bernardino, CA
December 8th - Rock and Roll Party, Los Angeles, CA
December 23rd - Safari Sam's, Hollywood, CA
2008
January 6th - Maui Sugar Mill, Tarzana, CA
January 7th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
January 14th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
January 20th - Rockabilly Party, Los Angeles, CA
February 2nd - San Fernando Museum, San Fernando, CA
February 10th - Juke Joint, Anaheim, CA
March 1st - San Fernando Museum, San Fernando, CA
March 8th - C&W Night, Burbank, CA
May 3rd (with Glen Glenn & Tommy Sands) - Elvis Presley's 'Honeymoon Hideaway' Residence, Palm Springs, CA
May 5th - Joe's, Burbank, CA
May 9th - Pappy and Harriet's Palace, Pioneertown, CA
May 15th (with Mac Curtis) - Doll Hut, Anaheim, CA
May 16th (with Mac Curtis) - Spike's, Rosemead, CA
May 17th (with Glen Glenn & Mac Curtis) - Safari Sam's, Hollywood, CA
June 7th - Puka Bar, Long Beach, CA
July 5th (with Glen Glenn) - Hootenanny, Orange County, CA
August 1st - Tio Lio's, San Diego, CA
August 16th - Elvis Presley's 'Honeymoon Hideaway' Residence, Palm Springs, CA
October 25th - Open Air Festival, North Hills, CA
