Very pleased to get a 9/10 review in the latest issue of Guitarist Magazine. In very good company alongside Mark Knopfler and Eric Clapton! 

“Mesmerising…an exotic travelogue through one man’s virtuosity" 

Just three more gigs to go on this solo tour - tonight Bath, tomorrow on the Wirral, and finally Oswestry on Saturday.

15th -  Chapel Arts, Bath https://chapelarts.org/  /  01225 463362
16th - West Kirby Arts http://westkirbyartscentre.org.uk/  /  07484 53750217th -  Willow Gallery, Oswestry http://www.willowgalleryoswestry.org/ /  info@willowgalleryoswestry.co.uk  /  01691 657575 

Have thoroughly enjoyed working on some special commissions the last couple of weeks. Their very own tune, notated and recorded- I really love helping people give a special gift. If you fancy it, send me an email - hannahcmartinmusic@gmail.com 🎶🎵😊
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SuperSonicSachaSmashesShrewsburySolo
One of my favourite moments at all The Gigspanner Big Band gigs! We love working with Sacha, he’s an amazing musician and never fails to get the place grooving… Our final GBB gigs for absolutely ages are coming up and we’d love to see you there:

19th: Nettlebed Folk Club
http://www.nettlebedfolkclub.co.uk/

20th: Stanley Halls, Croydon, South London
https://www.stanleyhalls.org.uk/
…/gigspanner-live-at-stanl…/

21st: Marine Theatre, Lyme Regis
http://www.marinetheatre.com/

22nd: Holy Trinity Church, Trowbridge
(hosted by The Village Pump Folk Club)
http://www.trowbridgearts.com/
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If you’re in need of a harmonica hit head along to one of Phil’s solo shows this week - it’s not all slide guitar…

TONIGHT! 7th - Cecil Sharp House, London

Thurs 8th - Upwood Village Hall, nr. Huntingdon

Fri 9th - Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham

Sat 10th - The Old Refreshment Room, Wrington, Somerset

Sun 11th - Folk House, Bristol
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True North – Phillip Henry - Spiral Earth

Thanks to Spiral Earth for this great review!

“A fascinating record…. Whether you play an instrument and want to sit and marvel at Phillip Henry’s virtuoso instrumental skills or just want to listen to some carefully crafted songs, there is something for all on this record. What more could you want?”

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Hugely pleased with this review of True North from Fatea Magazine - thanks to David Pratt for writing it:

“In a world at times seemingly awash with superlatives, there may be a danger that the power of some words might be diluted through overuse; however, what is clear with regards to Phillip Henry is that the listener is clearly in the presence of a singularly talented virtuoso musician.

True North is a spellbinding release which manages to distill 10 years of world travel and musical influences into an album which not only reaches the ears, but also touches the soul and heart. The world is a better place for its release.”

Phil’s gig tonight in Dorset is SOLD OUT!
Still chances to catch him on the tour, but get your tix before they go!

Next week he starts off with this lovely one in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. Here are the remaining dates:

November 1st - Barber Rooms, Faringdon, Oxfordshire    
www.wegottickets.com/event/438100

2nd - Cambridge Folk Club  
www.cambridgefolkclub.org  /  01638 603986

3rd - Calstock Arts, Cornwall
http://calstockarts.org/  /  01726 879500

7th - Cecil Sharp House, London
https://uk.patronbase.com/_CecilSharpHouse/Productions  /  0207 485 2206

8th - Upwood Village Hall, nr. Huntingdon
pndmcleod@btinternet.com  /  01487 814114

9th - Kitchen Garden Cafe, Kings Heath, Birmingham
www.wegottickets.com/kitchengardenevents  /  0121 4434725

10th - The Old Refreshment Room, Wrington, Somerset
www.facebook.com/theoldrefreshmentroom/  /  info@theoldrefreshmentroom.co.uk  /  07429 005512

11th - Folk House, Bristol
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/live-music/event/phillip-henry  /  0117 926 2987

15th -  Chapel Arts, Bath
https://chapelarts.org/  /  01225 463362

16th - West Kirby Arts
http://westkirbyartscentre.org.uk/  /  07484 537502

17th -  Willow Gallery, Oswestry
http://www.willowgalleryoswestry.org/ /  info@willowgalleryoswestry.co.uk  /  01691 657575

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Tonight! Phil’s launching his solo album #TrueNorth @exeterphoenix , doors 7.30, SEE YOU THERE! 🎶🎵🎶❤
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Phil is off to the lovely Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, this Saturday. It’s a really beautiful structure and a great place to play.

(Illustrated here with a photo taken at the fantastic T'Ey music club, in Belgium, a few years back).

Oct 27th - Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne
www.tuppennybarn.co.uk/musicthebarn/ / 01243 377780
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I’m really looking forward to this gig, in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. Sounds like a beautiful venue, in a very beautiful part of the world.

With thanks to Alan Cole for this shot.

November 1st - Barber Rooms, Faringdon, Oxfordshire
www.wegottickets.com/event/438100
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UPDATE: There are only a handful of tickets left for Phil’s gig on Sunday in Dorset! Get in there!

Oct 28th Chettle Village Hall, in north Dorset, not far from Salisbury, Blandford Forum, Shaftesbury, Sturminster Newton etc
http://chettlemusic.co.uk/home/philip-henry/
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Number 2 in the series of Sam Cooke’s amazing True North art posters -

I’ve added details of my Bath gig to this one - really pleased to be returning to the legendary Chapel Arts Centre.

November 15th - Chapel Arts, Bath
https://chapelarts.org/ / 01225 463362
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I was so pleased with the amazing job Sam Cooke did on the artwork and graphic design of True North. He also created a series of art posters for the tour, so I thought I’d show them to you now - slightly adulterated with some gig details..!

Here’s info for my Bristol gig - hoping to see some of your friendly faces at the Folk House on November 11th:

Nov 11th - Folk House, Bristol
www.bristolfolkhouse.co.uk/live-music/event/phillip-henry
0117 926 2987
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Gig number 3 of my solo tour is at the lovely Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne, along the south coast. It’s a really beautiful structure and a great place to play.

(Illustrated here with a photo taken at the fantastic T'Ey music club, in Belgium, a few years back).

Oct 27th - Tuppenny Barn, Southbourne
www.tuppennybarn.co.uk/musicthebarn/ / 01243 377780
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Today we drove through rural Shropshire at sunrise and it was stunning. This photo in no way does it justice. We also discovered there is a village called Badger. Huge thanks to Karen and John for hosting us for a wonderful concert last night, we had a fab fab time. On to Hartlepool Folk Fest!
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You know it’s set to be a lovely gig when they’ve made you bunting 😍😍😍
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Hoping to see some of you from the Cheltenham / Gloucester / Stroud area at this gig, coming up soon. A really lovely place to play that we’ve done with the duo a couple of times - Woodmancote Village Hall. Spread the word!
Oct 26th - Woodmancote Village Hall
www.wegottickets.com/smedsongs
07970 078220
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Very pleased that I’m this week’s featured session on @balconytvexeter

Kalyan Variations, involving the Chaturangui (Indian slide guitar), and look out for the electric fan too.

Balcony TV has sessions all over the world, but we’re especially proud to have one in Exeter, as other than that it’s only in Brighton and London within the UK. And you can vote to support the video if you watch it on their website, which would of course be much appreciated 😚🎶🎵📹📸🌟
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Cambridge Folk Festival Part 2

Well this is very lovely! A review of our show at Cambridge Folk Festival.

“an absolute highlight of the festival…mightily impressive”

Thanks guys!

I’m hugely looking forward to taking my workshop / masterclass for slide guitar out on the road for the very first time! At these few gigs, you can sign up for a workshop on the afternoon of the concert, either separately from coming to the evening gig, or as a combined package. I’ll answer questions on technique and explain the stories of my various instruments from all over the world. Please share and spread the word!
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