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Phil Flowers

- Moncton, NB, CA Rock / Folk Rock / Alt.Country

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Members: Phil Flowers, Marc Landry, Mathieu Leblanc, Marc-Andre Belliveau.

Sounds Like: Bob Dylan, Ryan Adams, Tom Waits, Modest Mouse, John K. Samson

Bio: Armed with resolution and an acoustic guitar, Phil Flowers went off on his own with the intention of making music that reflects the anxieties of existence and the integrity of true art through traditional forms. With the release his debut album, People People, which earned him 4 Music New-Brunswi... See Full Bio

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: Long time no see… http://t.co/RePiwQ2Dgh

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“Moncton, New Brunswick based Folk musician, Phil Flowers, is no stranger to awards ceremonies, with three Music/Musique NB (New Burnswick) awards under his belt. Flowers performs by himself, acoustically and occasionally with a harmonica, and is frequently accompanied by the ‘ Rhetoric,’ consisting of drummer Marc-Andre Belliveau, bassist Marc Landry and guitarist Mathieu Leblanc. We sat down with Flowers to talk about his music and his new album, People People.”

— Tyler McCaig, VisiONtheNet

“Ce qui distingue Phil Flowers des autres auteurs-compositeurs-interprètes, c’est qu’il maîtrise l’art de l’écriture de chansons. Il fait preuve de retenue et de concision dans ses mélodies et dans ses textes. Au lieu d’ajouter inutilement des ponts et des liens, il se concentre plutôt à bien remplir ses musiques de paroles. Les refrains de “People People” sont moins mémorables que l’écriture métaphorique, imagée et à double sens. En enchaînement les mots comme il le fait, Phil Flowers peut dérouler ses idées de manière précise. “People People” est un des meilleurs disques à être sorti de la région de Moncton récemment. Ça faisait un bail qu’un album de ce coin était aussi achevé et intelligent.”

— JE Sheehy, 500 khz

“Phil Flowers used to be “a bit of a punk”, or so he says. His folk rock oriented People, People might beg to differ at first, but it’s clear after one listen of tracks such as Disguises, that Phil Flowers still has that cynical edge that is normally associated with punk. ”

— Kellie Underhill, Bread'n Molasses

“CBC's Atlantic Airwaves' feature on Phil Flowers”

— CBC

“I like this mix, because there's an obvious and heavy folk influence, but combining it with the tough stuff, it's even more instense, plus you let the melodies come free, so people can enjoy the song too. If you want some simple comparisons, I think he'd fit in well for fans of Sam Roberts or Matthew Good in this country, maybe some Wilco followers from the U.S. could get into Phil as well. ”

— Bob Mersereau, East Coast Music

“Hemingway, Kerouac, Dylan. Words, attitude and music, all coming at you with intensity. Yah, that works, that's what you're going to get from Phil Flowers. ”

— Bob Mersereau, East Coast Music

“It is tough to resist the folk-punk twang of Phil Flowers’ debut CD People People. Crafted over the course of two years, the Moncton musician hits all the right notes here, combining upbeat melodies with thoughtful lyrics that will have you tapping your toe in no time. Highlights worth checking out on the disc include Disguises, Week Day Blues and Torpedoes. ”

— Ken Kelley, The Music Nerd Chronicles

“When Phil Flowers returned to the stage, four musicians accompanied him. It was the first time his group had numbered so high – the surprise musician was Julie Doucette accompanying Flowers on piano and back-up vocals. The first songs I saw from a black and white screen the Paramount has over the bar which projects a camera feed angled overhead from the stage. Phil’s dashing good hooks and the band’s tight dynamic showing on the screen almost felt like a broadcast of the Ed Sullivan Show. His sound is reminiscent of influences as timeless as Bob Dylan and as local as The Nuclear, with a gamma of others in between. The show-goers were carried through a set that rocked, swayed, caressed and punched through the songs. All the while, Phil’s double-entendre lyrics – what I feel is one of his best strengths -- permeated through the speakers. His wit was matched only by the cast of musicians who knew the subtleties of their craft. Everything felt in its right place.”

— Mario Gautreau, Noisography

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myspace.com/philflowers
Mar 30, 2011
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Play "Disguises"

Disguises

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Phil Flowers CD Release Live At The Paramount 2 Songs

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Mar 6

Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA | 10:00pm
Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA
Wed Mar 06 10:00pm
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2012
Dec 21

Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA | 10:00pm
Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA
Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:00pm
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The End of the World Show. :)
2012
Nov 8

Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA | 9:00pm
Plan b
Moncton, NB, CA
Thu Nov 08, 2012 9:00pm
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2012
Jun 28

Plan B
Moncton, NB, CA | 10:00pm
Plan B
Moncton, NB, CA
Thu Jun 28, 2012 10:00pm
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2012
May 4

Plan B
Moncton, NB, CA | 8:00pm
Plan B
Moncton, NB, CA
Fri May 04, 2012 8:00pm
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Hundreds of dollars in door prizes including a grand prize valued at over $100. All proceeds go to charity!