Acoustic Folk Rock From Phillip Phillips

Phillip Phillips

By Connor Beach
cbeach@longislandergroup.com

Intense vocals and a music style that combines elements of both pop and folk rock are just what fans can expect when Phillip Phillips takes the stage in Huntington next week.

The show is part of the 26-year-old Georgian’s “The Magnetic Tour” to promote his “Collateral” album that is scheduled for released on Jan. 19, 2018. “Collateral” is Phillips’ third studio album following his first “The World from the Side of the Moon” that was released in 2012 and his 2014 album “Behind the Light.”

Phillips released his best-known song, “Home,” in 2012 following his victory on “American Idol.” The song was an instant hit and later became the all-time best-selling song from “American Idol.”

Phillips was chosen as a contestant on season 11 of “American Idol” when he was 21 years old, and he even missed his college graduation because of obligations to the show. Judges from the show often compared Phillips’ performance style to that of Dave Matthews who, along with Jonny Lang, John Butler and Damien Rice, was one of his major musical influences.

“Home” was released as Phillips’ coronation song after he won “American Idol” in May of 2012. “Home” has since been used during NBC’s coverage of the Olympics and in various movies and TV shows. Phillips is also well known for his songs “Gone, Gone, Gone” and “Raging Fire.”

The gap in Phillips’ recording schedule can be attributed, in part, to a dispute with his record label 19 Recordings. Phillips filed a lawsuit against the label in 2015 that was settled in 2017.

Now that he is back to releasing music, the singer will once again have the opportunity to impress fans of his folk and pop style with live performances of new songs.

Next week’s show at The Paramount will be an acoustic performance that is sure to feature Phillips’ extensive guitar skills and soulful lyrics while providing an intimate atmosphere for fans.

The Dec. 20 show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m., with doors opening an hour before. Tickets range from $25-$55, and can be purchased at the box office or online at Paramountny.com