(Shawn Phillips)
Internationally-acclaimed
American singer-songwriter Shawn Phillips performs at The Barnyard Theatre at
Gateway for one night only on February 9.
Phillips
has worked with industry greats like The Beatles, Donovan, Eric Clapton, Steve
Winwood and Michael Kamen over the past 40 years, and will be performing a solo
guitar show at the popular Gateway venue.
The
fact that Phillips was a musician as much as a singer and songwriter made him
stand out and helped him attract a dedicated following. His refusal to shape
his music – which crosses between folk-rock, jazz, progressive, pop, and
classical - to anyone else's expectations has allowed him to hold onto a large
and dedicated cult following, without ever achieving the stardom that his
talent seems to merit.
Dubbed
“the best kept secret in the music business” by the late rock musician Bill
Graham, Phillips remains an inspiration to those searching for something deeper
and more meaningful in the world of “popular music.”
Shawn
Phillips performs at The Barnyard Theatre at Gateway on February 9. Tickets
R150 pp and seating will be as for normal
shows, with no standing room. For bookings and
enquiries, phone The Barnyard Theatre on 031 566 3045 or visit www.barnyard.durban
For further information e-mail gateway@barnyardtheatres.co.za or
visit www.facebook.com/gatewaybarnyard.
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