The Hence Phillips Band

Hence Phillips is a talented songwriter and accomplished guitarist who considers himself a “genre-jumping storyteller.” His songs reflect emotional depth and authenticity. Through years of honing his songwriting craft in  solitude and polishing stage skills in venues ranging from bars to  churches to festivals and concert halls, he was the leader of his own  groups as well as a sideman for numerous bands in  Santa Barbara County as a young man.After moving to his current home in Sacramento, he  joined Jackie Greene (Black Crowes, Phil Lesh and Friends) to contribute  slide guitar, bass, and harmony vocals to the “Gone Wanderin’” album.  He toured extensively with the Jackie Greene  Band sharing stages with artists such as Bo Diddley, Dave Mason, Rodney  Crowell, Mark O’Connor, Blind Boys of Alabama, Dave Alvin, Susan  Tedeschi, Doobie Brothers, George Thorogood, Derek Trucks Band, John  Hiatt, Jonny Lang, Los Lobos, and many other national acts at venues  including the Newport Folk Festival, the Monterey Jazz Festival, the San  Francisco Blues Festival, and the Fillmore Auditorium.Hence is known for his unique style that blends  elements of rock, blues, country, and folk music, and for his soulful  and introspective lyrics, as well as his captivating live performances.  He brings an ensemble of top-notch musicians to create an evening of  delightful and memorable music.