Here’s a video for your enjoyment from a live show in Glendale. My first ever there! Thanks again to JR MacDonald for playing Cajon.
“I Feel Good” James Brown vs Kamary Phillips
I Feel Good – Live Video From Left Coast Wine Bar
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Sunshine – Kamary Phillips
SORRY ABOUT your first visit here not containing an audio clip.
As I'm setting up new online shops for KAMARY PHILLIPS BAND, I'll be posting a lot of music that's going to be for sale soon on major, digital retailers like iTunes, Rhapsody, AmazonMP3, etc.
When you have a few minutes to spare, listen to the track and leave your opinion of what the song is worth in the POLL below. This info will help me determining what kind of prices to ask for. Thanks so much!
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Interested in buying Kamary Phillips music once released? Drop me a line and I’ll let you know where and when to click “BUY NOW.”
Will and Steve Killing It At Kulak’s Woodshed
Will and his buddy Steve played a cool moment at the last Kulak’s night. I don’t have any audio but here are a few pics!
KPB live tonight at Amsterdam Cafe
Kamary Phillips
Hey Peeps!
There was meant to be an ACOUSTIC LOUNGE happening tonight at the Amsterdam Cafe in NOHO. Since some musicians flaked, we took the open slot last minute and will perform live, as a band.
Since it's late notice, I don't figure many of you are available to come out and visit us, live and in-person-like. So for all of you, feel free to tune in after 8.30 to see what we're concocting. We're keeping it loose and open, so if you're a talented singer/mc type, don't be shy to come down and muck around.
Here's a player to watch the show from the comforts of your living room.
You can also click this link http://bit.ly/KPBlive to watch from my Ustream channel page.
Kamary Phillips Band Is Born Again
After several years of virtual nothingness, Kamary Phillips returns with an all new line up for an old act, KAMARY PHILLIPS BAND or KPB, that's been around the block at least once over the last decade. Follow the development of this exciting, original project right here!
The official Bio looks like this;
KAMARY PHILLIPS BAND or KPB was formed by Kamary Phillips, an American and European singer songwriter.Kamary, who fell to obscurity following a brutal major label merger, returns to the spotlight once again performing his brilliant, soulful original catalog as well as original interpretations of rock, pop and soul classics.
KPB keeps it simple with the amazing Will Lovell (Long Beach Orchestra) playing Upright Bass, the energetic fireball known as Mark "JR." MacDonald (Wesley Music Ensemble, Plutonic) playing Drums and Kamary Phillips (Aimee Mann, Joe Cocker, Xavier Naidoo) sings and plays a mean Acoustic Guitar.
Kamary Phillips Returns To Solo
It's been a few years folks and a few crappy record deals since I last called myself KAMARY PHILLIPS in front of an audience. Well, the deals are far behind me although some of the tragedy lingers on.
Recently, I met a fine, young gent by the name of Will Lovell and after he explained to me that he plays my beloved Contra-Bass (the giant bass Jazzers bang on) I was inspired to ask him for a little jam session. About 20 minutes later, literally, we were playing music together.
A week or so later, I figured it was time for our first public outing. You know, to test the waters. Here for your listening pleasure is that wonderful sonic experience, less one song (I forgot to press record) and rest assured, there will be more to come. I dare say, I'm returning to professional music and with a vengeance. My goal, to win a Grammy. Go on, laugh it up. I'm giving myself 3 years from today. Mark it on your calendars.
KAMARY PHILLIPS LIVE AT AMSTERDAM CAFE, MARCH 14 2011
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NOHO New Years
We had a great, intimate New Years hang at the studio of the great Randy Emata. Since Randy moved into our neck of the woods, we've had a new and important center to our little community of "analog friends". I'm personally thankful for Randy's friendship and continuous generosity!
Here's a bit of jamming, which we actually don't do enough of when hanging at the studio. I had the honor of joining these A CLASS musicians while playing bass and singing on this "USE ME" interpretation.
“USE ME”
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Here's a right cool jam. I really like the drummer on this one. I don't know his name however. Since I don't own drums nor have a place to play any, its the instrument I have the least practice on and which I enjoy playing the most. I try and play every chance I get at jams. This night, there were no bass players, so I got pulled into that corner almost all night. On this track, I show up around 5 minutes in, start playing bass around 7 minutes or so with Randy yelling chords at me. Rock and roll..."
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This is a strange transition. I'm calling it FUNKY WHITE XMAS. First, I'm playing a funky-ass bass line (I still find cool as shit) that just doesn't catch on. It's like, no body's feeling it but me, no body really jumps on the jam. Then, Randy goes off on "Merry Christmas" or some shite, so I join him. I'm going back to that jam sometime.
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PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC is the perfect name for this track. Sick drumming skills going on. It's an island-y thing I'm doing on bass until Randy comes in slingin' his Steinway muscle around, LOL! It comically peters-out in the end with some 'famous last words'.
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Yeah, this kid can play...and he shall remain nameless.
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A Slendid Accident Involving K Phillips
While referencing some info about me online, ME being of course Kamary Phillips, I discovered this ole chap since arrogantly presuming it would be something written about MOI. Oooohh how droll.
Introducing K PHILLIPS MUSIC.
I really dig his stuff. Reminds me of some great Stone's tunes too.
Kamary Takes It WAY Back To 1922
Well, I couldn't resist grabbing this 1922 classic and making it my own. Public domain baby! A cell phone company was looking for some music and they wanted old school. I do mean old... They also wanted by 3pm and I got on it around noon. I budgeted about 30 minutes at the end for guitar parts. They were ringing in my ears so I already knew what I was going for.
When I plugged the cable in to play, I discovered it was a badly shorted cable and made nothing but noise. I repeatedly fiddled with it to no avail. All the other cables, were in my room mates car since our last gig the other night. No guitars kiddies. Maybe I'll be inspired by cellphones and finish this diddy up one day. Maybe not.
Some major artist will likely take it and make it happen big anyway, so just remember where you heard it first.
“TOOTSIE” by Kamary
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Introducing Elegant Friction
Hey y'all.
I just wanted to make an official introduction to my latest musical mayhem called ELEGANT FRICTION. Since my last band echophonics never really took off and combined with the icky and tasteless self-serving business dealings of the drummer, I wasn't feeling it anymore anyhow. So, much like the remedy for a cheating girlfriend, find a nicer and hotter one!
Done.
Here she is in all her hunky-dory punky glory, ELEGANT FRICTION. I'm singing and playing guitar, Julie's playing bass and singing while Mark chops wood.
