James Phillips (Canadian musician)
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James Phillips is a Canadian multi-instrumentalist
, producer and engineer hailing from Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island
. He has performed as a member of many acclaimed Island acts including the Saddle River Stringband
, the James Phillips Trio, Sweetheart Jim and the Brothers Grim, The New Drifts, La Funk 6 and many more. He has also worked closely with an assortment of talented maritime artists including Catherine MacLellan and Nathan Wiley
. He has won an ECMA for his work on Saddle River’s self-titled debut
as well as a PEI Music Award for Best Bluegrass Recording & Best New Artist (Saddle River String Band).
Multi-instrumentalist
A multi-instrumentalist is a musician who plays a number of different instruments.The Bachelor of Music degree usually requires a second instrument to be learned , but people who double on another instrument are not usually seen as multi-instrumentalists.-Classical music:Music written for Symphony...
, producer and engineer hailing from Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island
Tyne Valley, Prince Edward Island
Tyne Valley is a Canadian village in Prince County, Prince Edward Island.Incorporated in 1966, the community is located in the township of Lot 13 at the intersection of Routes 12 and 167.- History :...
. He has performed as a member of many acclaimed Island acts including the Saddle River Stringband
Saddle River Stringband
Saddle River String Band or just simply Saddle River are a Canadaian bluegrass quartet, with influences of blues and folk from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada...
, the James Phillips Trio, Sweetheart Jim and the Brothers Grim, The New Drifts, La Funk 6 and many more. He has also worked closely with an assortment of talented maritime artists including Catherine MacLellan and Nathan Wiley
Nathan Wiley
Nathan Wiley is a musician and singer from Summerside, Prince Edward Island, Canada. His music is generally a blend of modern rock and blues.-History:...
. He has won an ECMA for his work on Saddle River’s self-titled debut
Saddle River Stringband (album)
Saddle River Stringband is the debut album from the band of the same name.-Tracklisting:#Outlaw Blues*#Louis Collins #Nashville Junky**#Swagger and Sway*#We Shall Rise #Don't Sell it #County Farm...
as well as a PEI Music Award for Best Bluegrass Recording & Best New Artist (Saddle River String Band).