Phil's love of music began at the age of five with the
sound of his father's violin, and from then music has not
been just a hobby for him, but a way of life. Although his
formal training was on French horn, he now plays various
stringed instruments - mandolin, fiddle, guitar, and of
course bass. In addition to having played in many groups,
from duets to big bands, he also plays many styles of music
including jazz, rock, country, and bluegrass. A resident of
Howard, PA, Phil also plays in the Keystone Society of Swing,
the Lockport Drifters, and the Loose Cannons.