Live at the Reservoir Lounge

Shane Philips and the Dirty Martini’s perform live tonight Friday November 9th bringing sweet soul music to Toronto, Canada.

Reserved for the Reservoir Lounge

Toronto’s top live venue for jazz and soul, The Reservoir Lounge books Shane Philips for their Friday night residency. “I am very excited to play the Reservoir Lounge. The band is hot and the audience is the best I’ve seen in years!”

Soul of America

Shane Philips gets set to host the Canadian premier of Charles Bradley: Soul of America on Friday November 2nd. The Festival of Moving Media (FOMM) requested local soul artist and social activist Shane Philips as the perfect choice for this event.

Bye Bye Bottled Water

Shane Philips in partnership with Mark Goldberg successfully eliminate bottled water for the first time in the GJF’s history. “As a social activist and now water co-ordinator it was important that my mandate was to have local tap water supplied to all patrons and artists. It was also absolutely imperative  that the Guelph Jazz Festival no longer rely on the bottled water industry to supply their needs and approach their social and environmental obligations holistically.”

40 Under 40

Guelph, Ontario awards Shane Philips for his social activism and commitment to the protection of water locally and abroad. “Life inspires music and its important for me as an artist to step beyond the music business to enjoy a life of music.”

http://www.guelphmercury.com/news/local/article/747028–mercury-s-40-under-40-an-impressive-bunch

Reborn From Africa

It took half a year but Shane Philips is now ready to musically express his return from Africa and all the experiences he was witness to. When asked “What was it like?” the only response he could offer at the time was “Amazing!”. From the top of Kilimanjaro to the savanna’s of the Serengeti, from bombs blasting in Nairobi to the rock churches of Ethiopia, Philips knew he was now living. “Everyday  Africa is calling me back and it’s only a question of when. Right now I believe its time to write something prolific, step beyond what i know and leap into the depths of music through the eyes and ears of life. That’s music from the heart and soul.”

Full House in Wuppertal Germany

Soul fans in Germany showed their love and appreciation for Shane Philips as he premiered his 2011 release “Selling Out” at the Barmer Bahnhof Theatre. Philips wowed fans as he performed  all new songs live in concert backed by his six piece band.

German critics are sweet on “Sweet Old Fashion Love”

Shane Phillips’ current Single “Sweet Old Fashion Love“ sounds like warm southern Soul although Shane comes from the Northern part of the North American continent. You can`t keep from singing along.

http://soulsite.wordpress.com/2011/03/31/audio-shane-philips-selling-out

UK Radio Soul

“Hooked Into You” by Shane Philips is now charting on Soul Connexion’s HOT 40.

Japan gets “Hooked Into You”

“Selling Out” by Shane Philips gains acclaim by Japanese soul music critics.

“Authentic, earthiness and crisp produce the impact force which is top class.”