Warwick based singer-songwriter Phil Rothwell is our Band of the Month for September. The 23-year-old has been writing songs for seven years and is just becoming established on the live acoustic scene in the region. Phil visited our studios in Priory Place for an interview with Vic Minett and to play a live track. Click the links below to listen to the interview:
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--- More about Phil After studying Theology at Durham University, Phil decided not to follow the route into the Priesthood! Instead he picked up his guitar and began writing songs. Now Phil works at Warwick University and as a guide at the Castle where he has dressed up as a medieval soldier, Victorian butler, and Edwardian miller. "It's been great fun meeting people from all over the world," he says, "and one day I'm going to buy that place and become Earl of Warwick!"
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As a singer-songwriter, Phil has a wide range of interests that he draws upon: "I love the lyrics and songwriting of Paul Simon, the sounds of U2 and Coldplay, the experimental style of Radiohead, and the shameless romanticism of Elton John. It's an eclectic mix which I think has all had an influence on me." Phil has his own website, but was quick to join MySpace when he recognised it was a great way to get his music heard: "MySpace made everything much easier. It's a great way to meet people around the local area and network with other people on the local music scene." International collaboration As well as locally, Phil has been making contacts internationally, collaborating with American artist Victor Hugo: "He got in touch asking if he could use my song Smile as supporting music for one of his pieces called The Finale. Since then, he has started a project to partner music and artwork. It's a perfect example of how creativity can be explored across continents with the use of new technology. And The Finale could make a good cover for my EP!" Phil's plans for the future include continuing to write songs and build his fanbase, as well as playing more gigs and producing an EP. He also hopes to get a band together. Listen to Phil Click on the links below to listen to two tracks by Phil Rothwell:
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--- To fond out more about Phil, visit his MySpace page - www.myspace.com/philrothwell You can see Phil play live at the Copper Pot in Leamington on Thursday, 21 September. --- How to get featured? Ö÷²¥´óÐã Coventry and Warwickshire's Band of the Month feature aims to showcase the best local musical talent. If you think you and/or your band are worthy enough of a feature then get in contact with us. Email the details to us here at Ö÷²¥´óÐã Coventry and Warwickshire email: … Or use the postal address below. All we require is a short biography, a couple of decent quality colour images (in jpeg format) and a copy of your music. | 
