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About Me

Phil Angotti has become a household name in the power-pop musical world, especially in his hometown Chicago where he’s been performing for over 20 years. He has performed as a solo act throughout his career, and with several bands, most notably the Fleas, the Scuffle, the Beatle Brothers, Not the Beatles (with Brad & Graham Elvis) and his long-time original group, The Idea.He has released 10 different albums over the years, been on several CD compilations and tributes, and has made numerous radio appearances as a solo artist, Beatle Brother and leader of The Idea. Known for his strong lead vocals and versatile harmony singing, he is also an innovative guitarist (acoustic and electric). His style is a diverse mixture of British ’60s power pop, American folk rock, and modern guitar pop, played mostly with explosive energy and sensibility. As a songwriter, he has proven again and again he can write melodies and hooks with the best of them and has penned numerous original songs (108 recorded to date).In 2001, Phil and The Idea released the 15-song album Flower Bomb,(on Jam Records - great power-pop label he had just signed on to) that has not only gotten college radio play but has been on WXRT radio, both on Richard Milne’s Local Anesthetic and the day time slot "Time Capsule." Flower Bomb was quickly followed by an eight-song EP, G. Elvis is Still Alive featuring outtakes from Flower Bomb and three ’60s pop classics. 2004 saw the release of Phil’s solo acoustic album, Juliette Foster, the soundtrack to an imaginary film, featuring Phil on guitars and vocals and the debut of Martha Larson ..o.Phil is currently finishing up a new, full-band album, titled East Side Soul due out in June. Phil is currently playing solo, acoustic shows, as well as duo shows with Martha Larson. Phil plans to perform with his band, The Idea, at the upcoming release show for East Side Soul (Bebelo will be opening).
Purchase the Juliette Foster Soundtrack here.
Here’s the new video "Psychadelic Sunday" (Directed by Lou Hinkhouse) Psychadelic Sunday
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"Sway" video, 2004 (directed by Joey Fishman,edited by Reid Brody) ..

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Member Since: 1/13/2006
Band Website: philangotti.com
Band Members: Phil Angotti guitar, lead vocals
George Kralj drums, backing vocals
Casey McDonough bass, keyboards, backing vocals
Charlie Piper lead guitar, keyboards, bass
Martha Larson cello

Influences: Lennon/McCartney Ray Davies(kinks) Pete Townshend Bob Dylan Brain Wilson Syd Barrett Small Faces Zombies (early)David Bowie (early) Stones Nick Drake Simon and Garfunkel Neil Young and many many more.......
Sounds Like: vocally.... Colin Blunstone, Glen Tilbrook, Marshall Crenshaw, Richrad Ashcroft, McCartney/musically.... early Who, Zombies, Love, rubber Soul era Beatles, the Shins, Crowded House, Squeeze, Oasis
Record Label: Jam Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

The guitar has arrived- and Dovedales too!!!

The 1959 Rickenbacker 315 (converted to 325,super rare guitar) that I have been telling everyone about (see past blog) has finally arrived,and it is AMAZING! I am having a show (to show it off) ...
Posted by phil angotti on Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:35:00 PST

"Yer Say it's my berf-day"

helloooooooothanks to all of you who came out to see the Dovedales last 2 shows(Martyr's and Double Door). I almost had to pound a sound-guy to death (I didnt start it) after the Double Door show,but ...
Posted by phil angotti on Tue, 24 Jun 2008 02:14:00 PST

I FOUND IT!!!!!!!!!!

OkI found it!My DREAM guitar, probably since I was 7 years old and taking my first guitar lesson. And the more I learned and collected,the more I wanted to find an original one- and I finally ha...
Posted by phil angotti on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:50:00 PST

The Dovedales

hello again........big newsyet another new project I am in....after years of being great friends with Eric Howell,and having played together on several occasions,we have finally decided to have a "go"...
Posted by phil angotti on Mon, 19 May 2008 10:49:00 PST

Hail to R.E.M.

well......I picked up a copy of REM's new cd "Accelerate" 2 weeks ago,and not only did I really enjoy it, but it rekindled my longtime love affair with this band-all started in '83 when I was in the S...
Posted by phil angotti on Sat, 03 May 2008 12:31:00 PST

Something NEW

hello there people!well, its been interesting musically for me lately.I am in a new band (right now we are called "Victory Auto Wreckers")with Steve Dawson (of Dolly Varden fame) Casey McDonough (you ...
Posted by phil angotti on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 11:48:00 PST

Happy New Year! /Phil at Uncommon Ground Jan 11th

Happy New Year! 2007 was a pretty good year, though Im hoping to play more,and better places this year,maybe even finally go to Spain for a solo tour,its been in the works last few years now. I ...
Posted by phil angotti on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 10:38:00 PST

Phil at Uncommon Ground Thursday Aug 9th-at Old Town School of Folk Sat Aug 11th

hey there everybody-hope you are having a great summer.........I have a few big shows left this summer,this Thursday I will be doing a solo acoustic set at "Uncommon Ground" (8pm)and Sat at the "Old T...
Posted by phil angotti on Tue, 07 Aug 2007 01:33:00 PST

Psychadelic Sunday Video Now Up on Myspace!

Phil's new video "Psychadelic Sunday" is now up for viewing on his myspace page! Just click on videos (under his photo).The video is amazing! Directed and written by Lou Hinkhouse (The Pulse) and star...
Posted by phil angotti on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 04:08:00 PST

say it's yer birth-day!!!

hey-its birthday time in good ol' JUNEsome really cool people born this month-Happy 40th to my dear friend Casey McDonough (today June 19th)and Paul McCartney (65 yesterday),Brian Wilson,Todd Rundgren...
Posted by phil angotti on Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:09:00 PST