S3. Ep. 4: Phil Keaggy Interview!

Recording Date: 2/11/23. Discussion: It is our privilege to welcome legendary guitarist and songsmith, Phil Keaggy, to the AREA 312 Vodcast! Join us, friends, as we touch on highlights of Mr. Keaggy's musical journey, including his 1970's classic rock band, Glass Harp, plus three highly revered and recently remastered albums via Phil's Bandcamp: Phil Keaggy and Sunday's Child, Find Me In These Fields and Crimson And Blue! Also joining us is Phil's Bandcamp and website coordinator, Tom Gulotta. Come along for the ride, friends! This could be the moment you've been waiting for!
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[@agusa-l7g]

220!!! - Arrow and Stomp - play them again and again and again - LOVE those songs

[@dcben7198]

Phil is a kind and generous soul. He's been one of my musical heroes for many years.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

He is a kind and generous soul, indeed. Thank you for watching and commenting! -Kent

[@ControllerLyfe]

Thx for inviting him to the podcast! He's a big reason why I picked up guitar, nice interview!

[@rexsmetzer]

Awesome, we loved talking with him!!

[@g4p5l6]

Thanks for posting, incredible musician, amazing gift, and a veteran of the CCM scene.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching and commenting; we are very appreciative! Blessings! -Kent

[@johnbsouth1]

Phil is so humble. Blessed to have seen he in many iterations from full band(s) to his solo music and witnessing tours.

[@dirkmcclure4134]

The Great Phil Keaggy!!!! I've only seen him live one time (and that's not nearly enough). Thank you, Kent, Rex and Phil for the great conversation!

[@rexsmetzer]

Sure Dirk!!! Thanks for your support my friend!!

[@jeffreywebb7932]

The man is a genius on the guitar.So smooth,effortless makes it look easy.A great singer and writer as well.Great interview,guys.👍

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Indeed, Phil is a talent and a treasure! We were so honored to have been granted an interview with him. Thank you so much for watching, Jeffrey. We are grateful! -Kent

[@terrysmitherman584]

wow Phil Keaggy. You guys hit. a home run!!

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching, Terry! I've been a fan of Mr. Keaggy since 1988, upon picking up the "Sunday's Child" album. It was certainly a privilege to speak with Phil! Blessings, brother! -Kent

[@terrysmitherman584]

yes!! he is a true musician, Sunday’s Child is awesome

[@rexsmetzer]

Thank you!!! We were both a little nervous, but Phil was so gracious & relaxed!!! What a great guy!!! 😇😇

[@kristopherswenson2717]

He is humble about being so well known. There’s not many musicians who either haven’t heard of him even here in Maryland. In my opinion, he’s not been awarded as he should have been!!!!

[@javster4138]

I just wanted to say: thank u for your music. Nothing but the Blood...I cry every time. Its a very powerfull song.

[@roddyg3692]

I started playing guitar at age 7 in 1968 because my two older brothers were playing guitars in bands that performed Beatles and Ventures songs in nightclubs at the marina. In 1978 I heard Phil Keaggy's distinctive melodic sound from his What A Day album over the radio, and got hooked immediately. Then some time later, his Love Broke Through album came over the radio, and later on I came by a copy of Glass Harp: It Makes Me Glad album, and it surpassed all my knowledge and expectations about conventional rock & roll. Phil"s humble, unassuming attitude despite his superb mastery and genius wit on any instrument makes him an example of Jesus for me to emulate.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for sharing from your journey, Roddy G! Very cool that you've played guitar since '68! I'm a big Beatles fan, and certainly appreciate The Ventures, too! I first heard Phil in '88 via the Sunday's Child album. It certainly was an honor to have been afforded an interview with him! Thank you for watching, and I wish you The Lord's blessings! -Kent

[@kevencrothers2916]

I love the Rockford Files!!

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

LOL! Thanks, bro! -Kent

[@rexsmetzer]

Yes Keven!!! 😊

[@ChuckBrownStuff]

Interesting interview. Phil has been a personal favorite for a solid 50 years now. And Rex...please note: the word is AL-BUM, not al-blum. No second L. Just sayin'... ;)

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Chuck. My co-host, Rex, and I are genuinely appreciative! -Kent

[@mylesmilliman6166]

Did you guys seriously start this episode out with The Rockford Files theme? Really? Fire bros. 😍💜👍 I don't know if I've ever heard an interview with Phil before but this has to be the best one. Great job taking point on this one Rex! So very well researched. I learned all kinds of fascinating stuff I had no idea about. And I've been checking in with Phil's stuff since the early '80's. He's a really great interviewee too. So willing to just hang and chat. Can't believe that he remembers all the detail that he does. So glad that he's still producing stuff. One of our treasures for real.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thanks for watching and commenting, Myles! Thank you also for your continued friendship! Please know we are grateful! The Rockford Files theme? What are you talking about? LOL! Yes, indeed, I am certainly a Phil fan... Rex, however, is a superfan! He did a great job being point man! In spite of some technical difficulties, and my having Covid during this episode, I am grateful The Lord saw us through to the other side. He always does, and Phil was certainly a wonderful and gracious guest! Blessings, brother! -Kent

[@rexsmetzer]

Thanks Myles!!! I’m still learning stuff too Myles!!! I could spend just 2 hours or more on the Glass Harp era!!! So much history there!!! I’m pretty sure at some point in the future, we will have Phil back on!!! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@samuelmoore6231]

Wonderful Show, so Nice to hear from Phil, such a great guitarist and wonderful person.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching, Samuel! I certainly concur with everything you mentioned about Phil's talents and his "person"! It truly was a privilege to interview him. Blessings, friend! -Kent

[@rexsmetzer]

He sure is!!! :)

[@Adrianlewis61]

What a great interview! I’ve been a huge fan of Phil since I became a Christian in ‘84. His heart is as wonderful as his music.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Adrian! My co-host, Rex, and I are genuinely appreciative! It was 88's "Sunday's Child" that first led me to becoming a fan of Phil's music. Indeed, Phil certainly has a heart for The Lord and for people. It was an honor to have him as our guest. Blessings! -Kent

[@rexsmetzer]

Thanks for your support!!!

[@kristopherswenson2717]

Also got to meet him the first in 1972 after a concert at Myers Lake outdoor ballroom. It doesn’t exist anymore. 😢 Houses now. But I met him through a mutual friend by the name of Scott Newland.

[@shawnholderfield2593]

220 was great. Wore out a couple cassettes back when i had older vehicles.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching and commenting, Shawn; we are grateful! My first Phil cassette was PK and Sunday's Child back in 1988! I love that album! Blessings! -Kent

[@scottberglund4123]

Love it!! It's always fun to watch an interview with someone I knew very little about. It's neat to learn these things that other people knew so well about someone who has been in the music scene for so long, yet somehow escaped my radar.

[@AREA312RockMetalVodcast]

Thank you for watching and for your continued friendship, Scott! Back in the 80's, I first knew of Phil via his history with classic rock band, Glass Harp. Me being a Beatles fan, it was Phil's "Sunday's Child" album which initially drew me in. "Find Me in These Fields" was a great album, too, which included Rick Cua (formerly of The Outlaws) on bass. I was totally blown away, however, by Phil's classic rock pièce de résistance to my ears: 1993's "Crimson and Blue" album. If anyone is into "classic rock" a la Clapton and Cream, Frampton and Humble Pie, etc... I highly recommend "Crimson and Blue". With whatever Phil does, whether acoustic or electric, he is a master of his craft, and it was a distinct privilege to have him as our guest. Blessings, brother Scott! -Kent

[@rexsmetzer]

Scott, you need to check him out!! He has a lot of albums, so Kent & me can help you recommend where to start!!! 🎶🎶

[@darrellchitwood9167]

Favorite vinyl that I have is ph’lip side

[@wabasherie70]

You're already cool with Rockford Files theme

[@impalaman9707]

Just as San Francisco was in 1966 and Seattle was in 1990, the Ohio/Michigan area was such a hotbed of talented bands in the late 60s---that there was such a rush by major labels to sign bands out of there. I'm not surprised by the battle of the bands where the winner gets signed to Decca---the Stones label! The competition in Ohio alone was tough. You had the James Gang, Chrissy Hynde, later with the Pretenders, and I think members of Devo who were attending school at Kent State in the early 70s. Also, a band called Captain Foam, the Lemon Pipers, the Outsiders, Glenn Schwartz (another great guitarist who also became a believer and went home to be with the Lord just a few years ago) all came out of Ohio, so it was a very fertile music field!