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Phil Guy's Official and Original website
Hey Phil Guy fans and Blues fans . . .
. . . Soul, Rock & Roll, Old School and Hip Hop fans
We're thrilled you're checking out the website and his my space site at:
Phil Guy
Because - he did it all!!! and the man and his music will always live on.
2009 Info:
June 2009 update for September 13, 2009.
Please support Musician Phil Guy's Team
at the SEA Blue Prostate Cancer Event in Lincoln Park,Chicago.
You can support this great cause by either coming out and walking the 3K, or just coming out and cheering Phil's team on, or by just donating to this great cause to help draw awarness to this devastating disease.
Finding a cure and early detection is key.
In keeping with the blue theme, blue color, there will be a Blues Band providing entertainment - possibly Phil's band, The Chicago Machine.
Links to check it out on-line and to join or donate are:
http://www.ustooevents.org/site/TR/Events/ChicagoWalk2009?team_id=3210&pg=team&fr_id=1190
http://www.ustooevents.org/site/PageServer?pagename=2009_Chgo_Join_a_Team
Several members of Phil Guy's band, The Chicago Machine, and friends performed at The Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago, IL, Friday, May 29, 2009.
The Phil Guy International Day was a great success! As you will see on the Tour and Schedule link, musicians and bands around the world performed remembering Phil on his birthday, April 28. It began with Dario Lombardo giving several radio interviews and an opening speech on April 23rd in Italy and concluding Tuesday night in Chicago at Buddy Guy's Legends. Big James and the Chicago Playboys outdid themselves in their music show. James asked Lisa Mallen to say a few words about the event and recognition. The place was packed. The icing on the cake happened when Buddy Guy strode onto the stage where he played his guitar and sang, as always, exhilirating. Check out the schedule of bands and venues that participated on the Tour and Schedule link
2008 News:
The very sad news is that Phil Guy passed away August 20, 2008, from complications of prostate cancer. With no symptoms, other than being tired, he checked in with his doctor, in January 2008. He was adamant about his checkups due to his previous heart problems. He was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer. It had already spread to his lungs and bones. It was unbelievable to him and his family and friends, as he was adamant about having his frequent doctor checkups.
This year was an incredibly hard year for him, with the chemotherapy and radiation, but he marched on, and did what he could and what he wanted to do, to bring the blues music and other music to you, his fans, family, friends and musicians.
Phil would want everyone to celebrate not only his own life and music, but also all the blues musicians past and present. He was a humble, genuine man and a wonderfuly talented and brilliant musician who loved his family and who treated everyone the same.
Thank you to all of you who helped Phil get through this last year. LM
(For any of you - men - especially African American men, please get tested for prostate cancer. It is easy and well worth your time. Do this for Phil.)
Check out the cool You TUBE DVD clips on Phil's home page, band page, and music page!!!
Watch Phil's live performances in Chicago and Moscow!!! You Tube video below and on Phil Guy's music page.
Scroll down below to read the recent reviews about Phil and his new CD!
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Phil's new CD released 2006:
He's My Blues Brother
Read the recent reviews about Phil Guy and about his new CD:
"What do you get when you cross the sounds of B.B. King, the Rolling Stones, combined with a little bit of Otis Redding and Muddy Waters, and top it off with a good dose of James Brown? Musical fusion at its best is what you get! And that's exactly the eclectic combination of sounds that you'll hear with legendary blues performer, Phil Guy. . . Bottom line, listening to Phil is energetic fun, and a classic blues sound sure to please. . . Although the music industry lost a pioneer this year with the passing of James Brown, and the "I Feel Good" generation, Phil Guy, modeled after the "Godfather of Soul" is someone all ages can and should appreciate."
The Naperville Glancer Magazine, March 2007, vol. 5, issue 15
Celebrity Feature article, Katie Wood
"The first time I heard a stratocaster, Philip Guy was playing one . . . It sounded like somebody threw a coin over thin ice."
Robert Cray quote for 2007 documentary about the fender stratocaster
(click on the News and Links tabs for more info about the documentary)
With his first CD of this decade, Phil Guy proclaims to the world he is the blues. . . It's not just the roots, but what's happening today . . . Throughout the record, Phil's guitar is sharp but laid back, making every note count. . . This is the real blues from the southern levees to downtown Chicago. Phil is not just Buddy's younger brother, he is the blues.
Big City Rhythm & Blues Magazine Oct./Nov.2006
Buddy Guy's brother, Phil Guy, was a surprise to many; he showed the huge crowd that musical brilliance runs in the family . . .
Blues Wax article 11/02/06 re. Phil's performance at the
2006 San Francisco Blues Festival, Phil Reser
When interviewed by Justin O'Brien for LB 179 (Living Blues magazine), Guy predicted that this record - if he ever got it out - was "gonna be the best one" he'd done. Give it a listen and you'll agree.
Living Blues Magazine
"Phil Guy is classic LB (Living Blues) material . . . week in and week out Phil has played the blues . . . it's what he does."
Living Blues editor, Brett Bonner - July/August 2005
"Phil Guy has one of the most envious careers in the blues. He has toured Africa and ridden the storied Festival Express across Canada as part of the band of his older brother, blues guitarist Buddy Guy."
Hartford Advocate, Wang Dang Doodle, Art Tipaldi, March 2006
Phil Guy is an old school blues man, plain and simple. He walks the walk, talks the talk, and, most importantly, he can rip on the guitar. There are decades of history in those wailing riffs.
Anchorage Press, Casey Grove, October 2006
Phil serves up a heavy dose of his easily identifiable funk induced blues and slashing guitar throughout ten songs he co-wrote . . .Phil is reunited with brother Buddy on the rousing title track where their differing styles - Phil combines multiple funky conglomeration while Buddy performs straight ahead Chicago blues - compliment each other favorably.
Tim Holek - Blues critic and journalist
Click here to Order CD's He's My Blues Brother, Funky Booty, or Say What You Mean
New! Tee shirts and posters available. Pictures and prices will soon be uploaded.
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If you'd like to order Phil's promo CD Mellow Down Easy for consideration of booking
Phil Guy & The Chicago Machine for your next event
contact Lisa Mallen
lrmallen@gmail.com
Click on to Phil's schedule! Maybe he'll be in your area soon!!!
Read Phil's biography and how he came to this point in his life.
Check out the photo gallery - awesome pictures of Phil with other blues musicians.
Be sure to listen to his song Last of the Blues Singers while viewing the pictures!
Contact and Booking info:
lrmallen@gmail.com
Below is
Phil Guy performing in Italy:
***Also, click on the guest book icon and please sign PHIL's guestbook!!! http://books.dreambook.com/philguy1/main.sign.html He'd love to hear from you!!!
**Check out Phil's cool kickin' mule logo on the band page.