Willie Phoenix
Plastic Blues And Grooves
© 2007 Junkyard Cat Recordings (837101405607)
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The alternative bluesman for your generation. Quote from Cringe, Columbus, OH- "The only question that I have after listening to the new release by Willie Phoenix and his band is, which Woodstock should they have played?"
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Birthplace: Camden, Alabama
Current Hometown: Marion, Ohio
Influences: A fusion of blues, soul, and rock influences- 60's british blues (Yardbirds and Cream) to American psychedelic rock (Jimi Hendrix).
Unique Characteristics:
Willie is a big time concert performer who is known for his legendary performances throughout the midwestern U.S.A. He is charismatic showman who will simply rock you! Graffiti, a regional newspaper in West Virginia described Willie as a "....raging guitarist with a ton of attitude and stage presence." His juiced up versions of classic blues tunes performed in his live show are also something that should not be missed.
As an artist, he is a prolific songwriter who writes at least four songs to every one included on his CD releases (averages one CD release per year). Writes moving and soulful songs with infectious hooks.
As a musician, he's a talented guitarist who plays with great feel and intensity. He was taught to play guitar by his father and bluesman the Reverend Willie J. Creagh, who played with such legends as Muddy Waters, Little Walter, and Sonny Boy Williamson 2 (Willie Jr's Godfather). I guess good genes is the secret...
Highlights:
Vocals on Cooper Tire's 2007 Television Commercial
2005 Honored Artist of the Year Columbus Community Festival
Two Columbus Music Awards in 1994 for Best R & B Songwriter and Outstanding Rock Act
Opened for or played with such acts like BB King, Buddy Guy, John Lee Hooker, Tinsley Ellis, Buckwheat Zydeco, Joan Armatrading, Maria McKee and Bryan Adams.
Performs annually for the CD 101 Andyman-A-Thon benefiting Children's Charities in Columbus, Ohio.
Wrote the song "True Blue Jacket Fan" for the NHL Hockey Team Columbus Blues Jackets, which became a fan favorite and frequently played song during intermission at games.
Target Audience: Mainstream
-Blues Fans because he represents the real thing and always is true to his roots by honoring some of the great bluesman with covering songs in his live shows and CD releases.
-College crowd because they say he's cool and rocks out!
-Suburban yuppies because they've never seen anything like him before.
Discography
Current CD Releases
Plastic Blues and Grooves (2007, Junkyard Cat)
Mojo 6 - (2005)
Quick n' Dirty (2005)
Blues Reaction (2004, Junkyard Cat)
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Willie Phoenix Plastic Blues and Grooves
author: cindy capozzoliI saw Willie at Cefalo's in Carnegie, Pa for the Southwestern PA Blues Society Competition and he rocked the place! Kind of like watching Jimi Hendrix meets Prince! After a quick search on google, found his web site, lead me to CD Baby and ordered a CD. I couldn't have been more pleased. Great, great Stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- author: michael
great cd. i could go for some english tea
Plastic Blues and Grooves
author: deborah hughesI have watched Willie from a distance at art shows from Columus, Ohio to gigs in various settings for over 20 years. We are so getting old together and we haven't even shared a B'Day. His music is timely and varied but always that gut wretching Blues...Awesome CD!! I would recommend to all...
PLASTIC BLUES AND GROOVES
author: CHRISTINE SMITHTHIS CD ROCKS. MY FAVORITE SONG IS UPSIDE DOWN. ROCK ON WILLIE
WILLIE PHOENIX PLASTIC BLUES AND GROOVES
author: JALEN SMITHITS AN AWSOME CD I LISTEN TO IT ALL THE TIME . ITS GREAT! MY FAVORITE SONG IS COME ON HOME. MY HOLE FAMILY LISTENS TO IT. ROCK ON UNCLE ERIC AND YOU TO WILLIE
Alternative Blues
author: JYCFabulous blend of juiced up blues with rock influences from the 60s psychedelic and british invasion eras make it fresh and interesting to my ears. A steady mix of emotionally charged tunes like Protest Song#99 and Dead Soldiers mixed with poppy hooked laced numbers like Funky New Girl and The Birthday make the album flow nicely from song to song. Phoenix's personality is all over this project with his colorful and clever songwriting and edgy guitar playing. Phoenix no doubt is the real deal and he has taken the best of his roots and crafted an alternative blues sound that is fresh and original. Thank you Willie for this musical treat.
Been waiting you for years!
author: Paul BondarovskiDon't call Willie Phoenix "new Jimi". He's come after. But ... right after. There is no one in between.
TRUE FAN FOR LIFE!
author: Yvonne Yvette Anne Le MayWillie Phoenix, his Music is Amazing!I will always be a True Fan of his Music!I Love Willie So Much!He is Such a Talent!The Whole World will Hear Willie!To Me 5 Stars is not enough,More like the All the Stars in the Sky!Peace,Love and Joy!
- author: T.C. Waters
Can't get enough of Willie's music... English Tea is like Jimi is right there with him.. AWESOME!!!!