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Phil
Rosenthal is a nationally renowned singer, songwriter, recording artist
and record producer. For many years the lead singer and guitarist in
the popular bluegrass group The Seldom Scene, he is also highly respected
for his instrumental skills on banjo and mandolin.
A native of Guilford, CT, Phil began his professional career
in the 1970's as mandolin player and singer in the New England-based
bluegrass bands Apple Country and Old Dog. In 1977, he joined The Seldom
Scene, travelling widely with the group throughout the U.S., Europe,
and Japan, including appearances at the Grand Old Opry and the White
House. He recorded seven albums with the band, receiving a Grammy nomination
for his work on Scene 20 . In 1986, he left the group in order to run
American Melody, a recording company founded with wife Beth Sommers,
devoted to producing bluegrass and folk music for children and families.
The label's 22 releases thus far feature Phil and a variety of other
noted performers, and have won many awards from the Parents' Choice
Foundation, the American Library Association, and other organizations.
Phil is also a successful songwriter whose original compositions
have been recorded by many leading bluegrass and country music performers,
including Johnny Cash and Bill Monroe. In 1994, the Connecticut Commission
on the Arts appointed him the official Connecticut State Troubadour.
For more information about Phil, including audio and video samples of his
work, visit his myspace page:
http://www.myspace.com/philrosenthalmusic
The Sommers Rosenthal Family features Phil and Beth and their
children Naomi and Daniel, performing a mixture of classic and
original bluegrass, folk and country songs. Naomi is an acclaimed
singer and songwriter, featured on four solo albums, and Daniel tours
internationally as trumpet player in the Either Orchestra and the
Daniel Rosenthal Quartet. "The flair that accompanies a performance
by the Sommers Rosenthal Family is not to be missed. They bring
Tennessee north of the Mason-Dixon line, with melodies that make the
heart sing and the feet move." (Yale University Art Gallery)
Phil and Daniel Rosenthal,
Beth Sommers, Naomi Sommers (with guitar)
Phil Rosenthal offers
private lessons on guitar (folk and bluegrass style, flat picking and
finger picking), 5-string banjo (bluegrass and folk) and mandolin. All
levels are accepted, from rank beginner to seasoned pro! No prior musical
knowledge or experience are necessary. Lessons are taught in Phil's
Guilford, Connecticut, music studio, are 40 minutes long, and can be
scheduled however often you'd like (weekly, monthly, or whenever you're
ready for the next one!) Weekday, evening and weekend times are available.
Rate: $50 per lesson
Contact Phil at (203) 457-0881 or Phil@americanmelody.com
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