Philip Lincoln Smith
Drummer, Vocalist

Glendale, CA
Available for hire as: Drummer, Vocalist, Lyricist, Songwriter, Record Producer, Music Publisher, Graphic Artist, Character Voices.
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Client References Phil's gigs through Egomania Records

Feb 2005: Phil featured as backing vocalist on AJ Croce's new album "Adrian James Croce" (winner Best Pop Album at San Diego Music Awards. First single, "Don't Let Me Down" currently in Top 50 charts of Contemporary Hits Radio).

Sep 2004: Phil completed his third solo CD, Philip Lincoln Smith (2004), featuring John DePatie on guitar.

Since 2000, Phil has worked with AJ Croce (pop / blues / alternative rock), as drummer and occasional vocalist, on regular North American Tours. The band has shared stages in Australia with Johnny Lang, ZZ Top and Neil Finn.

In 1988, Phil signed a solo management contract with manager, Dennis Rodriguez, re-located to Los Angeles and never looked back.

In 1995, Phil's band, Everyday People, had three songs featured in the film Motel Blue, starring Sean Young. Co-written with Dave Zeman.

Phil Smith formative years:
One of Phil's earliest projects, The Egos, was featured on KLOS FM 95.5. Another early 80's band, Glow, exposed Phil to television, radio and night clubs, not to mention the stage at the Montreux International Jazz Festival in Switzerland. They were voted Best Band in a Major-Market Radio Promotion with Phil voted one of the Top 5 drummers in Kansas City.


SUPPORTED ON TOUR / WORKED WITH:
   

Allan Holdsworth
Blue Man Group
Danny Carey (Tool)
David Sanborn
Ed Wynne (sax, Doobie Bros.)
Forever Fab (Beatles Tribute)
Gypsy Truth (featuring guitarist Jay Carney)
The High Lonesome
Iris Dement
Isaac Hayes
John Sebastian
Johnny Lang
Judy Collins
Larry Steen (jazz bassist)
Mahavishnu Orchestra
Neil Finn
Paul Korda (Holdsworth)
(members of) Pearl Jam
Phil Ward (comedy-folkie)
Ric Parnell (Spinal Tap)
Ricki Lee Jones
Shooting Star
Smashmouth
Steve Cardenas (jazz virtuoso)
Steve Poltz (Rugburns)
(members of) Tin Machine
(members of) Tonic
(members of) The Wallflowers
ZZ Top

   
   
   
   
   
 
TOURING BANDS / STUDIO:
 

AJ Croce
Bad Habitz
Black Nile Ensemble (jazz artists, featuring Daren Burns)
Carmine Rojas, bassist (Bowie, Jagger, Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner)
Dear Jon
Everyday People
Glow
The Egos
Wiseguys
Word Of Mouth

Performed and/or recorded with members of:
Ray Charles' band, Nancy Sinatra's band, Ziggy Marley's band, Van Morrison's band, Sheryl Crow's band, The Rembrandts, Boz Scaggs' band, Billy Preston's band, Tracy Bonham's band, Guns and Roses, Dada, Blodwyn Pig.

Worked with producers:
Michael Blum (Madonna)
Michael James (Hole)
Vaughn Verdi (Heart)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
SYNDICATED JINGLES, LEAD AND BACKING VOCALS:
 
 

Friends
Mad TV
Step By Step

 
 
 
     
   
GRAPHIC ARTIST:
FILM / TV:
 

When not performing, Phil puts his graphic arts skills to use in:
airbrushing
illustration
cartooning
logo design
photo retouching

Jan 2005: Phil engineers music for indie film Red Lion (JL Open Productions). Dir: Jesse Levy.
Feb 2005:
E! Entertainment Television features AJ Croce with Phil on drums & vocals.
2004: Bravo Network features AJ Croce and Phil, in a program on rock star progeny.

 
 
 
 
 
   
     
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date client PHIL SMITH: gigs through Egomania Records
12-24-2004 Golden Years Home BAND: Arcadia CA
6-13-2004 Jackie Patterson: Retirement Party JAZZ COMBO & BAND: Portofino Yacht Club, Redondo Beach CA
3-7-2004 Stacy Woolsey: Retirement Party JAZZ COMBO & BAND: Dodger Stadium Dugout Club, Los Angeles CA
2-28-2004 Nancy Draffen: Wedding Vows BAND: Rancho Palos Verdes CA
2-13-2004 Golden Years Home BAND: Arcadia CA
1-24-2004 Sigma Chi Fraternity BAND: Los Angeles CA
11-8-2003 Janneth Linnell: 50th Party BAND: Yorba Linda Country Club
10-24-2003 Golden Years Home BAND: Arcadia CA
8-29-2003 Golden Years Home BAND: Arcadia CA
8-7-2003 Forever Fab, Beatles Tribute RINGO: Rusty Pelican, Calabasas CA
8-1-2003 Golden Years Home BAND: Arcadia CA
7-26-2003 Dana Lester: Producer Party BAND: Calabasas CA
7-25-2003 Forever Fab, Beatles Tribute RINGO: David's Den, Reseda CA
7-5-2003 Andy Gillespie: Annual Meet BAND: Kohinoor Restaurant
6-7-2003 EB's, Farmer's Market BAND: Los Angeles CA
5-25-2003 The Metal Wedding BAND: Arcadia Room, Santa Monica CA
4-12-2003 Bull Pen BAND: Redondo Beach CA
3-22-2003 Brent Hess: Wedding BAND: Gazzella Restaurant, Long Beach CA
3-8-2003 EB's, Farmer's Market BAND: Los Angeles CA
2-8-2003 Sherman Oaks Lounge BAND: Van Nuys CA
1-31-2003 Bull Pen BAND: 2 dates, Redondo Beach CA
1-18-2003 Katie Jake's BAND: Covina CA
1-10-2003 Sherman Oaks Lounge BAND: Van Nuys CA
1-3-2003 Desert Inn BAND: 2 dates, Lancaster CA
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