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Bio for press use

Phil’s love of vintage blues, jazz, novelty, and jug band music shines through as he blows the dust off obscure old songs and gives new life to classics. With just his big voice and driving rhythms on both ukulele and banjo, he'll take you back to the juke joints and speakeasies of 100 years ago.

 

Phil has travelled all over the UK and to Europe and the US performing and leading workshops at festivals, theatres, and clubs. He has performed on BBC radio and TV, and shared stages with some of the world’s finest players. He is a regular contributor Uke Magazine, has composed pieces for the London College of Music ukulele grades, and is the author of several books including “How Music Works On The Ukulele”, "How Songs Work On The Ukulele", and "The Blues Ukulele Tool Kit". The Phil Doleman signature model soprano uke is produced by Millar Ukuleles and World of Ukes.

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Previous gigs include The Acoustic Festival of Britain, The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival, Derby Folk Festival, Green Note London, Tenby Blues Festival, Bracklesham Ukulele Weekends, Aberjazz Festival, Upton Blues Festival, Crossover Bluegrass and Old Time festival, Bellingham All Acoustic Festival, Grand Northern Ukulele Festival, The Ukulele Festival of Great Britain, The Ukulele Festival of Scotland, Whitwell Festival, and Exile Festival.

Press quotes
“massively entertaining” Blues Matters
“Genuinely good-time music” fRoots
 

Phil is proud to endorse Millar Ukuleles, Aquila strings, and Logjam stompers.