Phil Simmonds profile picture

Phil Simmonds

About Me

Masthead Banner Made with MyBannerMaker.com! Click here to make your own!hello... I'm Phil
Ive been playing music for a while... Did my first professional gig when i was 17... Now 20.. I've played all over the UK and further... living in london... love jazz, fusion, Gospel, Rock, Funk, Folk and all other styles of music... im just try keeping myself busy.. :)
a few bands, artists n musicians ive been lucky enough to work with (in Studio, sessions or live) are;
John Russell Band (KMR RECORDS), Kissmet (UK's leading bangra fusion band), Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake Guitarist), Elle Jay,My man... Luke Harris, Sarah Grace, Pip n Phil(drip dry records), Mesh 29 (known for their top 40 hit "Over the Barricade", Junkie Soulz, The Big Man and his Band (Greg Lawrence), Blues Brothers Banned, The Wednesday Club, Steve Simmonds, Ross O'reilly, John Stebbings, [DROP ONE] Rhythm Section, LEON, Gary Cubberley, Axis, The KPKP, Kevin Hartnett, 13th Fret Productions, Big Man Promotions, Dan Storey, Fre3 Peace, Sarah Cresswell, Conor Owen, Jass... and many more..
I'm currently touring with Kissmet mainly... The new JRB album is out soon on KMR records, Just finishing the last couple of Tracks... I've got dates lined up next year all round the world including the Carebbean, Europe, Mexico, and much more..
I have a Bass endorsment deal with Lakland, and i'd like to thank the guys at lakland for that.. (Dan and Brian) and String endorsement with Rotosound, so thanks Martyn at Rotosound...
If your looking for a bassist to hire.. for studio, theatre, shows, functions or tours please email me on
[email protected]
or if your intrested in hiring a Rhythm Section Check out [Drop One] Rhythm Section in my top friends.. more details are on that page.
Contact me if you fancy a Jam! i'm always up for it!
Peace Y'all
Phil Simmonds
Pictures from Gigs in 2008
Pictures from Gigs in 2009

Myspace Layouts at Pimp-My-Profile.com / Black&table / Comments

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/5/2006
Band Website: www.philsimmonds.com
Band Members: Feel Free to drop by, add me and say Hi


All artists can be found in My Top Friends. Please check them out if you can.

Backstage at Storm (London)

Me n Luke Harris Backstage at Hillsong (London) with Israel Houghton and Family (Israel and New Breed)

Playing the Lakland.. Rehearsals (London College of Music)

Me n my Bro Steve (Check his myspace out..) In March 2008 (Photoshoot)

Influences: I Proudly Endorse;

Rotosound Strings

Lakland Basses

See my Artist Page on the Lakland Website Here

My influences come from God, My Friends, My Family...
Sounds Like: Albums/ EP's ect and recordings he has been Involved in;

Mesh 29 - Secret Traffic Out Now on ITUNES and HMV.COM

Ice Buns EP! - NEW - Pip and Phil! (magical Penny)

John Russell Band - Album Out Soon on KMR Records

More Albums I've Recorded on, Include the new John Russell Band Album to be released on KMR Records with Abstract Management, Kissmets Album, with Buzzin Records, 13th Fret promotion CD includes tracks ive recorded, produced and session'd on... Currently Writing and recording new material in conjunction with New Jazz Records.
Record Label: New Jazz Records & Promotions (promotion company)
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

2009 TOUR/GIG DATES

2009 GIG/TOUR DATES (more to be added)03 Jan 2009 Kissmet - Chichester Festival Theatre08 Jan 2009 Conor Owen Full Band - The Purple Turtle09 Jan 2009 Conor Owen and Band - Met Lounge - Peterborough10...
Posted by on Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:50:00 GMT

Info about NEW tracks - DEC. 2008

about the TWO NEW tracks... which are..E MINOR bass Ideas, and Bass Duet Ideas..they are all rough ideas... nothing mixed or mastered... n one bass solo needs re-doing.. but i havent got a interface a...
Posted by on Sat, 06 Dec 2008 17:43:00 GMT

Mesh 29 Album - Secret Traffic

The new album, Secret traffic, is available from iTunes and all online shops now.You can now order the CD at the following stores:WHERE TO BUY SECRET TRAFFIC CD IN THE UKPLAY. COMHMV. COMMEDIA ADDICTI...
Posted by on Wed, 22 Oct 2008 08:26:00 GMT

The London Venture Part 1

Well, im now a london resident... ive just started my degree in popular music and performance on the bass, at guitar -x in connection with the london college of music and TVU... its mad. Missin people...
Posted by on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:03:00 GMT

Junkie Soulz @ the Solstice

 
Posted by on Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:05:00 GMT

Pretty Excited

Good morning to all!! hope everyone is good n all that! thought id update some people with some news bout what im up 2... Mesh 29 album "secret Traffic" limited edition cd's are now out! which im buz...
Posted by on Tue, 05 Aug 2008 02:28:00 GMT

UPDATE from Phil!! (10/6/08)

So the general goings on with me! where to start... had a few changes with bands im playing for lately! I am now currently not a member of Leon, for personal reasons. Moving forward with John Ru...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:15:00 GMT

About "Said to Much" Please Read

Hey people, Just some information about the Song "Said To much" The song was written by Phil Simmonds, The musicians Featured on the song are: Phil Simmonds; Guitar , Bass , Backing vox Pip Saunders; ...
Posted by on Sat, 12 Jan 2008 11:42:00 GMT

Bookings

Bookings are available for jazz gigs, resturant gigs ect... you can also enquire about gig offers in other bands i play in, and information will be passed on to the appropriate people. email me @ phil...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Dec 2007 13:46:00 GMT

Photographers

Needing Photographers for some profesional press photos... I havent got any money avaidable if your into that sort of thing, But If theres anyone up for doing it would they contact me in email. There ...
Posted by on Sat, 01 Dec 2007 14:07:00 GMT