Artist:Phillip Bracken

‘Anyone who has had the opportunity to listen to Bracken knows how special this artist is. He freely combines folk, blues and soul, with the best traditions of songwriting. Live his music sounds exquisite and accompanied by guest musicians both the energetic and melancholic songs of Phillip are even more colourful.’ -Wojciech Zurek, www.e-splot.pl …..It’s May, 2012. Spring in the small Polish city of Opole. Australian songwriter Phillip Bracken is seated opposite his future father in law in the elder man’s living room. Cables run from the Australian’s guitar and microphone into a small console where Władek, a retired sound engineer, monitors the sound levels. They are recording, between sips of homemade liqueur for “talent”, a demo that will introduce Bracken to some remarkable local musicians….. Known for his evocative voice, hypnotic guitar styling’s, and warm stage presence Bracken and his family relocated to Poland in 2013. It was the combination of these qualities and his spin ...