Phil Cook is an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer based in Durham, North Carolina. He has composed music for Bon Iver, Kanye West, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Hiss Golden Messenger, among others, as well as contributed to studio recordings for Bruce Hornsby, Amy Ray (The Indigo Girls), The Mountain Goats, Kathleen Edwards, Matthew E White and more.

I first saw Phil live at the Telluride Blues & Brews Festival back in 2019. He also performed with Hiss Golden Messenger. I had been a fan of both Phil and HGM for a while, so finally getting to see both of them live was a real treat. He has a great energy surrounding him both as a performer and a person. When he speaks, he does so with passion and gratitude.

In our conversation, we talk about how his priorities have changed since COVID first started, and what it means to walk the line between celebrating and appropriating your influences. We also chat about an exciting new solo album he's been working on.

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Guest Links:

Phil Cook Website: https://philcookmusic.com/

Phil Cook Instagram: https://instagram.com/philcookmusic?igshid=1huy8igakzvo

Phil Cook's Spiritual Helpline: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdRGm38-hUjeIsfjh1v8PlN4Xs2nC4Aux

Episode Music:

Theme 2: "Theme 2" by Andy Sydow

Sponsor Music: "Wicked Dreams" by Andy Sydow

Interview Outro Music: “Who I Want To Be” by Andy Sydow

Episode Outro Music: "Theme 2 Bumper" by Andy Sydow

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