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Phil Minisalle at Grounds and Sounds

Growing up in the Brandywine Valley of southeastern Pennsylvania, Phil Minissale began listening to Elizabeth Cotton, Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee, Jorma Koukonen and Gary Davis at a very young age. His understanding of the music and its patterns is as complete as it is for musicians two or three times his age. Out on the circuit, Phil has attracted the attention of many veteran musicians as he continues to expand his audience and appeal. Having already shared the stage with John Hammond, Paul Geremia, Steve Forbert, Little Toby Walker, Hubert Sumlin, Bill Morrissey, and Eilen Jewel; he is now sought after as a feature performer, and rightly so, having been reviewed by magazines, radio DJs, music venues and writers across the United States, Europe and Australia.

Grounds & Sounds features the best in live acoustic music in a casual, comfortable atmosphere.  Enjoy gourmet coffee, pastries and desserts.  Bring a bottle of wine and we’ll pour it for you – fruit and cheese plates are available, too. 

The show begins with an open mic at 8PM.

 


 

 


On Stage February 10, 2012

Phil Minissale

Doors Open at 7:30pm

Open Mic at 8:00pm

Feature Act at 8:45pm

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Phil’s cross generational appeal has many folks watching very closely as he exposes his generation to the acoustic folk/blues sound. Combining contemporary songwriting with the traditional finger styling of the blues masters, his nostalgic sound is a warm reminder of the Greenwich Village acoustic scene of the early 60s while cultivating a new and younger audience. With the recording of his second full CD, "Young Fool," Phil continues to build bridges between various acoustic genres, keeping the traditional integrity of the music intact, while breaking new ground with his timely songwriting.