FANKHAUSER, Philipp Love Man Riding (CD)

2007/08 'CrossCut' - 56:47/12 - Digipak.

He's a star in his home country, Switzerland where 'Love Man Riding' entered the CD charts on position #7. He plays the most prestigious venues with his band that can beat all competitors. Once, the late great Johnny Copeland called and asked Philipp to join his band - as the vocalist. Philipp has learned his lessons well. He lived in the USA for many years. Johnny Copeland was his teacher, in music and in social life. After returning home, Philipp started his own band. Either alone, or along with producer Dennis Walker (B.B. King, Robert Cray, John Campbell) he's writing most of the tunes. Soulful songs, ballads and deep blues - influenced by Walker, Copeland and the the soul-tinged blues from Southern California. 'Love Man Riding' is a masterpiece in songwriting, and vocal style. Philipp's a man with a voice, with an expression that's one-of-a-kind. This ain't the blues as you may know it. Music with a timeless value, songs with a meaning. 'Love Man Riding' is a milestone. If you like Cray's early albums, if you like soulful vocals, exceptional musicianship and cool arrangements: take a hold of this!