Primary Instrument: Guitar
Born in the UK and now residing in Barcelona, Spain, Dave Wilkinson (aka David Philips) is a hyperactive guitarist, singer songwriter, so unable to sit still for 5 minutes that he needs 2 names!
Noted for his wide range of styles, Dave is equally at home swinging over hard be-bop as he is getting down and funky Grant Green style, or funky chicken scratchin Meters style, or heavy texas blues shufflin', or Bob Dylanesque acoustic picking.
Dave plays with many different bands and musical projects both as a front man and side man. His own bands, Phat Fred and Fast3, have released and sold records throughout the world. As a side man he has played (and still does) along side artists such as Brian Jackson, George Braith, Charlie Wood, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Ray Gelato, Hook Herrera to name a few.
He can also be found recording and performing his original songs and unique cover versions under the name of David Philips, both solo and within the genre smashing Sub Lengua.
And as if that isn't enough, other projects include soul/blues organ trio Yes Indeed!, Fred Leslies missing Link and Spanish cyber funk outfit Waste. Dave has also recorded/wrote music for companies including Volswagon, Audi and Honda.
At present, aside from playing live, Dave is busy writing new albums with Phat Fred, Fast3 and Sub Lengua.
*Also please see bigos for Fast3 and Phat Fred in relevant myspaces: www.myspace.com/fastthree www.myspace.com/dontspoilthesoup
Last Updated: August 6, 2008
Fast3 - 3's Company (A tribute to Grant Green)
“These guys are the real deal, and “3's Company” is a soulful tribute to a musician who is too often overlooked.”
- Larry Goldings
“You cats tripped me out back to the sixties. You sound like all my buddies who are pushing tulips. You'all are some bad cats.. Keep up the good work!”
- George Braith
Phat Fred - Live In Denmark
“I heard this and it totally freaked me out... I never heard them play like this before... if this is what Denmark makes you play like, I suggest that you move there!” - Craig Charles (BBC Radio6 Funk Show.)
“Such a fantastic single, timeless. High in tempo, strong arrangement, tight rolling bass line and monster organ solo. Great dancer on top of all of that.. please, keep the them coming.” - JJ Lopez (KRTU 91.7 FM, Jazz for San Antonio)
TO LISTEN TO, OR BUY RECORDS PLEASE VISIT RELEVANT MSPACE FOR EACH BAND! THANKS :)
PHAT FRED - www.myspace.com/dontspoilthesoup
"Don't Spoil The Soup!"
Hammondbeat Records 2006
"Stay on the Groove" - 7" Single
Record Kicks 2007
"Live in Denmark"
Hammondbeat Records 2008
"Live in Denmark" - 7" Single
Hammondbeat Reacords 2008
FAST3 - www.myspace.com/fastthree
"Don't You Want Me?" - 7" Single
Butterfly Records 2003
"The Grifter"
One Note Records 2006
"3's Company - A tribute to Grant Green"
Doodlin' Records 2008
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Too many guitars and not enough girlfriends!
