Up-Close and Personal Interview with Kathy Keller
Recently I was interviewed by Kathy Keller, an independent journalist/ author from the USA now residing in The Netherlands. During the interview we discuss all-things Philhelmon including the follow-up record to Enjoy... which Henk and I are currently working on. We also delve a bit into my thoughts on music in other mediums and the idea of touring to Holland. Austin Wilson and Dustin Rose' involvement on the new Philhelmon record is mentioned as well as other meandering thoughts about writing and Wilson Fifer Rose. Kathy maintains a blog where she posts her interviews. Check out the interview by clicking the picture or here.
Also, be sure to check out Henk Bol's interview as well!
We Can Work It Out Cover Vid
I like to cover the songs of those who inspire me, and few have inspired me more musically than the Beatles and, specifically, Paul McCartney. Having seen Paul during his Out There tour in Seattle, I wanted to take a swing at the song We Can Work it out. As usual, I think it's more interesting to give the song my own unique take. My favorite aspect of the cover is probably the lady backing vocals included on the recording. What can I say? I get by with a little help from my friends. I've always got a few videos like this on the back-burner, so expect more in the future.
Philhelmon Tour with Wouter Van Hal
Recently Mr. Wouter Van Hal, a friend of Philhelmon who has promoted us in the past on his radio show the Dutch Treat, stopped in to check out Henk's home studio. He had this to say about his experience:
I have had such an amazing afternoon visiting Mr. Henk Bol aka Philhelmon together withy dad Paul.
Henk told us all about his new project which is in progress now. Great to hear all stories behind the tracks. But the most fun part was to listen actually to a few of the new tracks. Some of them are finished or almost finished. So we now have a good idea of what the new album will be like. Great to hear that a big group of very talented people will feature on it, and of course the voice of Philhelmon Mr. Ky Fifer.
One of the reasons we visited Henk was the fact that i am attending a lot of gigs throughout the last year with my dad. The first Philhelmon album is called "Enjoy it while it lasts". The title says it all. I am enjoying every minute i can spend with my dad, so i really enjoy while it lasts. And the title was on Henks mind when he recorded the album. So i am enjoying just as the thought behind the album.
After listening to tons of storys about his cariere, my dad got the first album from Henk. What a great present.
So on behalf of my dad, I want to thank you Henk for an amazing afternoon!!
The first album is available through his bandcamp. Be sure to check it out!!
http://philhelmon.bandcamp.com/
Thanks Wouter!