Phil Manning, a veteran of the music industry in Australia, will appear at The Taproom at Shedshaker Brewing Castlemaine this Saturday.
Manning has been at the forefront of blues and roots style music for over five decades, first coming to public attention as a member of the now legendary ‘Chain’, a prominent rock/blues band of the 60s and 70s, which still performs to this day.
Throughout his career, Manning has displayed great talent on both the electric and acoustic guitar, absorbing influences from folk, blues, country and other world genres, crafting them into his own unique style.
His energetic playing and relaxed delivery make him an engaging artist who presents both traditional songs and a wealth of original music, much of it based on his personal interpretation of the recurring themes in blues and folk history.
He has recorded many albums, both solo and with Chain, alongside countless recordings with other artists as a session player.
Manning will be performing songs from his latest CD, titled Out Of My Shed, which combines electric and acoustic instruments with a fine collection of new original songs featuring Manning’s trademark guitar style throughout.
He has toured widely throughout Australia and New Zealand, appearing at hundreds of festivals and venues, as well as touring festivals and clubs in Ireland, UK, Vietnam, Cambodia and Bali Indonesia.
Within Australia he has toured with or supported more international artists than seems possible, the list reads like a who’s who of rock and blues royalty. His playing with some of these artists shows his versatility, from blues greats such as champion Jack Dupree and Bo Diddley through to flamenco maestro, Paco Pena.
Manning will hit the stage at the Walker Street venue from 7.30pm this Saturday, September 2.
