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Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM!

I'm still BIG, the business got small!

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This is the page for songwriter/recording artist Bob Porembski and one of his performing entities - The PHAM! All-Stars.
ENJOY THE SAMPLES? KEEP ROCK & ROLL ALIVE... BUY A SINGLE!
EARTH DAY SPECIAL
Let's all help the water and get some great music as well... "Don't Go Near the Water" now available in our store. All proceeds from your downloads will go to the Surfrider Foundation.
SHOW MOTHER EARTH SOME REAL LOVE!
YOUR SUPPORT HELPS KEEP INDIE MUSIC ALIVE.
NEW...The entire "ac-ro-nym..." release including the complete Silent Suzy Sweet and Chunky Bone "hidden track" available for download. Perfect for those i-Pods you got this Holiday!
NEW! "Good Morning, I Love You" RINGTONE!
Send to phone - More from Bob Porembski at Myxer
SOLD OUT CHRISTMAS SINGLE NOMINATED FOR SONG OF THE YEAR IN POLKA MUSIC HALL OF FAME !!!
Thanks to all who purchased the new limited run Christmas CD. It was a sell out! Not to worry, we will do another deluxe pressing for next year. Your support helps us to continue to make music.
BOB POREMBSKI & PHAM! WORLD TOUR 2007 - 3 CITIES IN 3 MONTHS!
New York - Liverpool - Jacksonville
It was the "New York Invasion" as Bobby Guitar and the lads invaded Liverpool, England for two shows at The Cavern Club and Lennon's on the second leg of this grueling world tour! BLOG and pix posted.
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Everyone should wake up to "Good Morning, I Love You"...
And now you can too, by getting your very own copy of the latest PHAM! CD, "ac-ro-nym..." . KEEP YOUR SUMMER ALIVE!
Go to CD Baby to get "ac-ro-nym...".
www.cdbaby.com/cd/bobbyguitar
Also available at
Thank you - your support helps us to continue to make music!
ABOUT BOB POREMBSKI & PHAM!
Legendary songwriter and producer Van Dyke Parks said, "ac-ro-nym is a companion piece in my car and happy for it!...Bob Porembski is contributing to our American musical heritage."
PHAM! has also been called, "the sound of summer, coming soon to a theatre in your ears" by DJ Stan Hilborn, aka Spaceman Stan of 98.5 FM CKWR.
Songwriter, vocalist, guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, producer and music industry educator Bob Porembski - drummer, songwriter, vocalist Ken Higgins - and bassist, vocalist Jim Murphy not only put their musical talents together to form the band, they put the first letters of their last names together as well to form the acronym -- the bands name -- PHAM!
The trio performed virtually non-stop for 10 years in the NY tri-state area. At the peak of their popularity, anywhere from 1500 to 3000 people would squeeze into college and high school auditoriums as well as teen clubs and bars to enjoy the bands unique harmony. PHAM! not only played the hits of the day but also chronicled the times with their finely crafted pop tunes, written by Bob and his oft times collaborator, Ken.
The story of PHAM! is one of camaraderie, talent and perseverance. Their new CD "ac-ro-nym...", is an album with 1960's rock sensibility that takes full advantage of the fidelity of 21st Century technology. Lovingly produced by Bob Porembski, it captures the part of PHAM! that once was and redefines what PHAM! is now.
And the songs have proven to be timeless. The song that leads off the CD, "Good Morning, I Love You" was featured on the edgy TV comedy, "Good Girls Dont". "ac-ro-nym..." is also in rotation on a number of radio stations and was nominated for CD of the year.
Bob's song "Feelin' More Like Christmas" is a seasonal TV hit that has been featured on the CBS daytime drama, "The Young and the Restless, USA Network's, "12 Days of Christmas" as well as TRIO and BRAVO Networks. He also wrote the official Special Olympics theme song, "Take a Hand, Make a Friend".
Most recently, his "Rainy Day Song" from "ac-ro-nym...", has been placed on a new children's CD due out this winter. Bob is on the faculty of the Music Business and Technology Program at Mercy College where he teaches all the Music Business courses and supervises the Internshhip Program.
When all is said and done, it is, after all, the music that matters.
PHAM! Not the same, different.
By the way, in all battles of the bands, PHAM! remains undefeated at 3-0...
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT "ac-ro-nym..."

"ac-ro-nym : A fun and cool homage to a great era of classic rock. Great songs, harmonies and arrangements. This is real feel good music." ...Jimmy Greco, Grammy nominated, multi-platinum producer/songwriter (Santana, J Lo, Celine Dion)
"I wasted no time in getting a few songs into automated rotation. I intend to make "ac-ro-nym.." a station favorite too. I will bring it to the attention of several DJ's here who will find it as enchanting as I did." ...Kevin Scott, program director 101.5 FM, UMFM - University of Manitoba Radio.
"Bob Porembski's songwriting style is remniscent of the great hitmaking team of Boyce and Hart, with a contemporary flavor." ...Pat Cerello, guitarist, New York University Jazz Program.
"The second track (What's Become of ?) Florence is a song that could have been a hit in any of the last four decades." ...Kate Hart, President, joerecords, Detroit Women in Rock.
"Awesome!" ...Mitch Santell, President PCBroadcast.com, Independent radio show syndicator.
Be sure to visit PHAM!'s sister page "CITY RHYTHM" at myspace.com/cityrhythmband for more great rock and roll!
Bob Porembski, aka "Bobby Guitar" is a Knucklehead Guitar Strings Endorsed Artist!
BOB POREMBSKI, CITY RHYTHM AND PHAM! ARE PROUD TO PERFORM FOR HOSPITAL AUDIENCES, INC.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/7/2006
Band Website: p-h-a-m.com
Band Members: Immediate PHamily
***Bob "Bobby Guitar" Porembski:
vocals, 6 & 12 string guitars, baritone guitar, electric sitar, ukuleles, accordion, keyboards, bass, songwriter, producer.

***Ken "Puffy K" Higgins: vocals, drums, percussion, acoustic guitar, songwriter.

***Jim "Lord Have" Murphy: vocals, bass, acoustic guitar.

Extended PHamily: The PHAM! All-Stars
Paul "the Man of Stein" Steinman,
bass
Steve "Golden Ears" Ward, keyboards
Dan "the Man with the Midas touch" Goldfedder, drums
Daniel "Double D" DelCroix, bass in Europe
VERY SPECIAL GUEST'S
Steve "Woody" LaCerra
- drums
Bill Reeve - drums
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Influences: Brian Wilson, Van Dyke Parks, R. Buckminster Fuller, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, George Martin, Walt Disney, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Neil Diamond, 60's Pop, Surf, Motown, Burt Bacharach, The Association, Ray Davies, Todd Rundgren, Crosby, Stills & Nash, America, Dinu Ghezzo, Carl Stallings, Boyce and Hart, The Monkees, Emitt Rhodes, Da Vinci.
Sounds Like: A "Permanent Wave".

AND
A "RoCK & RoLL DaNcE PaRtY"!
Why are these peple so happy?

Because they're rockin' to "ac-ro-nym..."!
Get your copy now!
AVAILABLE AT i-TUNES

THANK YOU...
To everyone who came to The Baggot Inn, The Cavern Club, Jacksonville and to all who attended the great Summer of Rock Concert at Otto's Shrunken Head and the Kenny's "RoCK & RoLL DaNcE PaRtY". Pix are posted.

Enjoy those PHAM! CD's and Sunglasses.... You made every gig a true "RoCK & RoLL DaNcE PaRtY".

Record Label: RP MUSIC
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

SHOW MOTHER EARTH SOME REAL LOVE FOR EARTH DAY!

LET'S ALL HELP THE WATER DOWNLOAD GREAT MUSIC AND HELP MOTHER EARTH! "Don't Go Near the Water" available in the SNOCAP Store   To celebrate Earth Day and give a sneak preview from th...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 05:53:00 PST

In The TIKI Room!

Bobby Guitar and the PHAM! All-Stars (featuring Paul Steinman on bass and Special Guest - Bill Reeve on drums) surPHed into Otto's Shrunken Head to headline the "Summer of Rock" Concert Seri...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Wed, 19 Sep 2007 10:11:00 PST

BOBBY "GUITAR" POREMBSKI SIGNS ENDORSEMENT DEAL!

Bob Porembski is pleased to be a Knucklehead Guitar Strings Endorsed Artist.  Hear Bob rockin' on his Knuckleheads at a rock and roll show near you.   ...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Mon, 25 Jun 2007 02:41:00 PST

Bob and PHAM! ALL Stars Invade Liverpool

"It was 40 years ago today&",  not only the anniversary of Sgt. Pepper's but also PHAM!'s anniversary.  So, how appropriate that Bob Porembski took the PHAM! All-Star Band on a "Magical Myst...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Sun, 03 Jun 2007 10:25:00 PST

BOB POREMBSKI INTERVIEWED BY KENNY KERNER

Songwriter Bob Porembski was interviewed by Kenny Kerner for the TAXI Transmitter. Click (or paste into your url) the link below to read the article.www.taxi.com/transmitter/0612/headlineB06...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:25:00 PST

WAKE UP TO, "GOOD MORNING, I LOVE YOU".

"ac-ro-nym...",  the latest CD offering from PHAM! makes the perfect New Year gift.  16 tracks of jingly jangly guitar driven rock and roll with BIG three part harmonies, lovi...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Fri, 10 Mar 2006 10:00:00 PST

BOB POREMBSKI INKS DEAL WITH PLATINUM MUSIC, UK

Songwriter/composer Bob Porembski has signed a publishing deal with Platinum Music, UK for instrumental music tracks for television and film.
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:13:00 PST

BOB POREMBSKI INDUCTED INTO SPORTS HALL OF PHame

Bob Porembski was honored by his high school, Cathedral Prep by being inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame for excellence on the basketball court. He is the school's all-time leading rebounder and ...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Sun, 30 Apr 2006 09:50:00 PST

MUSIC ON TV

Bob Porembski's song, "Feelin' More Like Christmas" is a seasonal TV hit that is featured on the CBS daytime drama "The Young and the Restless", as well as USA Networks "12 Days of Christmas...
Posted by Bobby *Guitar* Porembski & PHAM! on Mon, 03 Apr 2006 12:47:00 PST