MIDAS LIVE

Before Midas live,I had arranged to meet my friend Harriet,who is in from London,for dinner. By coincidence(guzen ni),I discovered this lovely,funky restaurant! My favorite restaurant in Shimokita has opened a new branch in nogizaka! O-O-O-O-O-----Oishikatta! Frodo and Gandalf of Japan happen to work there,and gave us a fun time.





Here we are,in Roppongi,getting very funky and soulful at Midas.
Our Stevie Wonder festival is in full effect! Our guitarist,D-Money is from The Village People`s original band. Bassist Greg Wilson is from Cincinatti Ohio(and is also a fine singer),and of course you know Glynis Martin,the smooth soul singer.





Lovely and talented,this is Chiyotia.Look for her new CD release soon.(I played harmonica,and piano)She came with friends to support me!





This is Harriet! She is in music publishing,and is a jet-setter. She is constantly travelling around the world,and just moved from Hong Kong back to London. All the guys were googly about her! Is it that sexy British accent?





Its 2:30 AM and all the Roppongi people are dancing! We had a great time! Actually I know most of you cant come out after midnight,so I have arranged with Midas` owner that the next Midas party will start at an early hour,and end in time for the last train! This way,my favorite music lovers can come to Midas. Next year,I will have such Roppongi events,featuring all my favorite soul singers.

See you!

Silver Bells...

Excuse me Mr. police officer,I didnt see that "No Parking" sign!I promise I wont do it again.(...not!)
（すみませんが、警察の方、ボク"駐車禁止"のサイン見えなかったの！　もう絶対止めないから見逃してよ・・・ウソだけど！）






"Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas♪"　Ahh,my local illumination is nice,right? Im just taking a little walk after dinner,and thinking about the Christmas Season. What do I want for my present this year? ...Sasami!
Tommorow,shall I go with Philip to Midas? Will there be some cutie felines there? What ? What do you mean,I have to be 20 years old ?? ...Well,I have my fake drivers licence! Ha! Ill see you all at Midas tommorow night! Oyasumi!
（"Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas～♪"　ボクの家の近所のイルミネーション、いい感じでしょ？　夕飯の後にお散歩に出て、クリスマスの事を考えてるんだ。　今年のクリスマス・プレゼントには、何をおねだりしようかな？　・・・ササミが良いな！
明日はPhilipと一緒にMidasに行こうかな～。 キュートなメス猫ちゃんも来るんでしょ？　えっ？　どういう意味、20歳じゃないといけないって？　・・・じゃあ、"例の"免許書を使うしかないかな！　明日、Midasで会おうね！　オヤスミ！）

Where is the elevator？

Today I was recording with Skoop on Somebody...Now I am on my way to play Jazz!(with The Mike Price Quartet)Me,and the Pink Panther are late for our next job! I have so much nimotsu to carry everyplace! Excuse me! Where is the elevator?

YouTube♪

最近は体のメンテナンス＆作曲モードのため、Liveの予定が少しスローペース気味になっています☆　告知済みの30日のMIDAS Liveをのぞくと、今年中に予定されている"Philip Woo Band"名義のLiveはあと残り３本！　随時、12月のLiveの詳細を載せていきますが、"2006年のPhilip Woo大総決算LIVE！"という感じに気合入りまくりでいくそうです！ 冬休みの予定の中に、"Liveに参加♪"というのも是非お忘れなく☆

ところで、みなさん"YouTube"というInternet Video Sharing Programがあるのをご存知ですか？　様々なアーテイストのMusic Videoを自由に観ることができる素晴らしいプログラム。　そこに、今月19日に下北沢"La Cana"で行われた"Brenda Vaughn/Philip Woo Live"の模様(おいしいトコロ)がUPされました！　もちろんMazeの昔のVideoを探し当てれば、若かりしPhilipの姿も観られます☆　しばらくLiveのスケジュールがユルユル～になりますから、そちらの方でもお楽しみ下さい☆

↓このアドレスからアクセスすると、"Brenda Vaughn/Philip Woo Live"をちょこっとだけご覧いただけます☆
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R9jTuQbJypI

MIDAS Live Part ２ 詳細！

11月30日のMIDAS Liveについてのお知らせです☆

六本木ベルファーレ向かいのビル"MIDAS"にて、70's Soul Musicを中心に、今回はSexy Silky Voice"Glynis Martin"をFeatureしてお送りします☆　Liveの前には、DJがOLD SCHOOL,70's-80'sのRecordをまわしてFloorをアタタメます☆　踊りたい人必見！　久しぶりに夜遊びしませんか？

(Keyboard) Philip Woo
(Drums) Jay Stixx
(Guitar) D Money
(Bass) Greg Wilson
(Vocal) Glynis Martin

1st stage 22:45～
2nd stage After Midnight

詳しくは"MIDAS" Home Page
http://www.midascafe.com/
をご覧下さい！　お待ちしてます☆

Pink Panther Goes Shopping!!!

Hmmm... I need a few things for the home...Just got paid,so I have plenty of money! Hurry up,Philip,lets go!
（あのね・・・ボクちょっとオウチに必要なモノがあるんだよね・・・お小遣いもちょうど入ったとこなんだ、Philip、早く行こうよ～！）






Okay! Ill take this one,and the white one,too! Where is the pet snack corner?
（いいね！　じゃあ、これと、あとこの白いのも買おうかな！　あとはね～、ペット用のおやつコーナーはどこ？）






Ahh...! Here we are! Ill take 5 of the red ones,6 of the ones with the stripes,and...10 of those little blue ones. Can I have some soy sauce and wasabi,as well?
（ああ・・・！　ここだよ！　その赤いお魚５匹と、ストライプのお魚６匹と、あとね・・・そのチッチャイ青いお魚１０匹ちょうだい。　醤油とワサビももらえるかな？）






These are pets? What? You mean I cant eat them? I thought this was the sashimi corner! What do you mean "Its time to go home"!!?? No!,No! Im just getting started! Where is the sasami?
（えっ？　これってペットなの？　じゃあこれは食べられないってこと？　ボク、ここはお刺身コーナーだと思ってたのに～！　なに？「もう帰ろう」!!??　ヤダヨ！　来たばっかりじゃないか～！　ササミはどこにあるの？）

THE S.O.S BAND @COTTON

I went to see The S.O.S. Band. Oh,what a groove that was! Everybody was dancing in the aisles! Now,I am so homesick for real,down home funky,soulful music. The S.O.S Band has not lost a bit of their polish over time,from when we used to tour together. The vocals were clear and sweet! The groove was solid and so perfect. What an inspiration!






Guess who I saw? Konishiki! I couldn`t resist going over to greet him. He is a gracious,down to earth,music-loving guy. I really enjoyed his words,and I hope to meet him again! Konishiki,if you read this,come and see my live show sometime!

Pink Panther at TSUTAYA

Yeah...I think Ill rent me a DVD...Hmm,how about "Finding(and Eating)Nemo"? Or..."Stuart Little(Comes to Dinner)"?,"Whats New,Pussycat?"?,"Chicken Run"?,"Catwoman"?,Yeah! Halle Berry is too sexy!
（Hi！・・・ボク、DVD借りようと思ってるんだけどね・・・んん、"ファインディング(ごちそうさま)ニモ"なんてどうかな？　それか、"(きみがおかずだよ)スチュアート・リトル"かな？　"Whats New,Pussycat?"とか"チキンラン"とか"キャット・ウーマン"？　ああ！　いいね！　ハル・ベリーって超セクシーだし！）






Hey,where is the front door? I thought it was around here somewhere...Is that Halle Berry up on the roof? Halle! Its Meeeee!!!!!
（ちょっと、入り口はどこ？　確かここら辺だったと思ったんだけど・・・あれ、ここってハル・ベリーものぼってたとこだっけ？　ハル！　ボクはここにいるよ～！）

ラーメン

The "Pink　Panther" is stepping out for a ramen break! "Omori with extra Char-Shu topping,please!" But Im on a diet,so just water for me.

今夜はMobius♪

四谷三丁目のPiano Bar"Mobius"にてAcoustic Liveがあります☆
今夜は、Sexy Silky Voice"Glynis Martin"をSingerにむかえてお送りします。　

(Pf) Philip Woo
(Vo) Glynis Martin
(G) "HANK" Nishiyama

La cana Live！

Today`s live at La Cana was more Gospel,Jazz and Bluesy. Everybody enjoyed Brenda and I,but also,Shimokita friends,Shoko,Quinn,Guri,and singers were excellent. I am really proud of Shoko,who is my student! Good going Shoko!






Lately,Brenda & I are moving toward playing and singing the best of soul music,and not trendy,or current music. We will find our place in this world by doing what we do best! Im glad that there are people like you who continue to support our efforts. I feel best when I can play what is most natural!

If you want to hear the "male" side of this soul music journey,come and see me at Mobius tomorrow night.

See You then!

明日は "La cana"

明日、11月19日は下北沢"La cana"でLiveがあります☆
La canaでのLiveは２回目ですね。
ヒトコトで言うと、"アットホーム・Live！"　音楽は決して難しく考える必要なんてない、もっと気軽に楽しもう！　"Music is a Part of Life！"　そんな感じの夜になりそうです☆　SingerはPhilipのMain Musical Friend "Brenda Vaughn"　他に、下北沢のNice Friendsが参加の予定です。　遊びに来て下さい～お待ちしています☆



＜Brenda Vaughn/Philip Woo with 下北Friends:An Evening of Soul/Gospel/Blues Vol.2＞

11/19（日）開場 18:30、開演 19:00　＠La Cana

Brenda Vaughn（vo）
Philip Woo（pf/key）

下北Friends
椿　聖子（pf/key/vo）
澤栗　篤志（bs）
山崎“Gulnn”浩（t.sax）
椿　正雄（per）

MIDAS

Well! Midas show was so much fun. Donyale,a fabulous singer gave us all a great show. Her soulful style had the crowd standing up and screaming!
Of course everybody was excellent,James Norwood,Hank and Jay Stixx! Today`s menu was loose,and songs stretched out for long,funky,sexy and soulful arrangements.






Ive got the world in my hands! Thanks,Midas for having me and the band. We will be at Midas again on Nov.30th,this time with Glynis,for the Stevie Wonder,Donny Hathaway and more style show.

See You!

Sam Moore @Blue Note

Tonight,I went to see the great Sam Moore of"Sam and Dave fame. It was an amazing and heartwarming show! I was astonished at how brilliant his voice is! His range and power have remained through time. All my respect! He played his famous hits,"Soul Man","When Something is Wrong With My Baby",and many more. As well as a tribute to one of my favorites,Billy Preston. He sang "You Are so Beautiful". My eyes were not dry!






My good friend was playing drums tonight with Sam Moore. In the center is Tony Lewis. Did you know that Tony is also Ty Stephens drummer? Tony and I played together with Martika. We had many good times around the world!
Tony will come see me at Midas tommorow night. On the left is my friend Kaleb James,the great keyboardist.
Ahh,what a super time I had tonight!

See you!

Mobius Live 詳細！

ここのところLiveの告知が続きますが、みなさんついてきて下さいね！

11月17日、四谷のPiano Bar"Mobius"でAcoustic Liveがあります☆
この日のSingerは、今年８月のCOTTON CLUBでもFeatureしたShanti。 彼女の繊細で感情豊かな声に、PhilipのAcoustic Pianoと、Great Guitarist石成正人さんのアコギのHarmoney・・・イメージしただけで気持ち良さそう♪　是非、癒されに来てください☆
(写真はShantiちゃん→)

(Acoustic Piano) Philip Woo
(Acoustic Guitar) 石成正人
(Vocal) Shanti

詳しくは、Philip Woo's Web SiteのScheduleの下"Mobius"をクリックして下さい☆