BORN and raised in the Northern Rivers dairy farming community of Coorabell, Thor Phillips has country in his blood.
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He first picked up a guitar at age four and this was to be the beginning for a life long relationship with music.
“I love being in the country, from the green pastures of the Northern Rivers to the brown paddocks of the Riverina, to the Snowy Mountains high country in Victoria and NSW to the warm July breeze inland off Cape York it’s all beautiful. It’s open and gives me a feeling I can’t explain, but I try to write about it in my songs,” Thor said.
Thor has over 10 years professional performing experience that has seen him play guitar for many artists, from Golden Guitar winners, to Aussie rock icons. In the past five years has been working on his solo career.
Some of Thor’s performance highlights include:
* Playing for over 3000 fans at the Queensland National Rodeo finals on the Gold Coast
* Three years of performing at the Broadbeach Country Music Festival
* Nominated for best country song at 2010 Qsong awards for his co-writing on Freedom Now Begins with country singer Adam James
* Performing at Dorrigo and Karuah bluegrass festivals.
“I love playing country shows, in country areas to country audiences who can relate to my stories and also have a great time,” – Thor Phillips
Friday, June 2
- Thor Phillips at the Macksville Ex-Services Club
- Rockabilly Hillbillies from 7pm at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club
Saturday, June 3
- Jo Bangles at Macksville Ex-Services
Sunday, June 4
- Dirty Creek Duo from midday to 3pm at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club
Tuesday, June 13
- Pauly’s FAT PIZZA & HOUSOS Comedy Spectacular! From 8pm at the Nambucca Heads RSL Club. Tickets $25 presale ($30 on the night).
Saturday, June 24
- Johnny Cash Tribute Show at Macksville Ex-Services