News Archive

Simon is going to do a new clinic tour in Spain, Portugal and Austria from October 13th to October 19th. Check out all the dates on the Projects and tours page

Simon is going to do a new clinic tour in some East Asian and New Zealand countries from July 18th to May 31st. Check out all the dates on the Projects and tours page

Check out a brand new photo gallery of Simons new Acrylkit

Check out a brand new photo gallery of Simons new Acrylkit

Simon is doing a tour in Japan in late May together with
Steve Weingart (Keys)
Andy Timmons (Guitar)
Everette Harp (Sax)
Del Atkins (Bass)

Check out all the dates on the projects and tours section.

Simon is going to do a new clinic tour in some European countries from April 30th to May 17th. Check out all the dates on the Projects and tours page

Right after the end of TOTO´s Falling in Between World Tour, Simon is going to play at the Baked Potato again on Saturday April 12th 2008.

Steve Weingart & Simon Phillips
featuring:
Jimmy Earl - Bass
Mike Miller - Guitar
Gary Meek - Saxes
Walt Fowler - Trumpet

In contrary to news and reports on other places, Simon is not touring with MSG (Michael Schenker Group) this year. He just played on the record and is currently on tour with TOTO in Mexico and later in the Far East and Australia

Simon has answered a lot new questions in the masterclass section of the site. Feel free to check them out

Simon Phillips will give 4 Clinics in Canada in October 2008 Check out all the dates on the Projects and tours page

We have received quite a few questions from fans regarding the re-release of "Vantage Point". The "Vantage Point" re-release is a specially re-mastered version in a digipack cover with a previously unreleased bonus track from the original sessions in 1999 - Freddie Hubbard's "One Of A Kind".
Another re-release is in the pipeline!.
=> To the Online Shop.

Simons Instructional Videos "Simon Phillips" and "Simon Phillips Returns" have been re-released on one DVD with the Title "Simon Phillips Complete". They are now released on Alfred Music with re-mixed audio in Dolby 5.1. surround.
You can order the DVD online at www.ejazzlines.com.

Simon has launched an online shop today. For the start you can buy the Vantage Point album either as hardcopy or for download in 3 different qualities. You can also order his Vantage Point DVD. Please report any problems with the new shop to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . If you buy the download version, please remember that you will receive an e-mail afterwards with the links to download the songs and the artwork. If you don´t receive an e-mail, please check your spamfolder.
Simon plans to offer his other albums as well in the future.
=> To the Online Shop.

We receive a lot of questions on how to buy Simons solo releases. Some of them are out of print, some of them are only available as import. To check which releases are still available at Amazon.com please use the following link: => To Simons Releases at Amazon

Check out our brand new extensive interview with Simon which we did in late August 2006 during the European Summer leg of the TOTO - Falling in Between World Tour 2006.

We have updated the equipment list of Simons´ equipment from the Falling in Between World tour. Check out the complete list and many new pictures on the equipment page.

Simon is playing to Jazz gigs at the Baked Potato on September 15th and 16th in L.A. The Details are:
B. P. Allstars
SIMON PHILLIPS on DRUMS
ALFONSO JOHNSON on BASS
PHILLIPE SAISSE on KEY
JEFF RICHMAN on GUITAR
Allstar Jazz
Call for advacned tickets
After 7:00 p.m. 818-980-1615

During the US leg of the TOTO World Tour 2006, Simon took the time to answer some new questions in the Masterclass section. Check out his answers.

Pro-Mark Corporation, the world’s largest manufacturer dedicated exclusively to the design, production, and distribution of drumsticks, mallets, and percussion accessories is pleased to announce that Tony Krankkala from Goteborg, Sweden was has won a trip for two to see Simon Phillips and Toto in concert in Hamburg, Germany on August 10th. More details on the ProMark Website

Pro-Mark Drumsticks is running a competition in which you can win a trip for two to see Simon Phillips and TOTO in concert. Check it out at http://www.promark.com/simon/.

Simon is going to release a DVD called "Vantage Point - Resolution". The DVD-Video contains a variety of audio/video media including: complete session videos, interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, rehearsals. You can get more information on this release on the Website of AIX Records. Note: The DVD has not been released yet, Simon is currently adding the final touches to it. As soon as more information on this release is available, it will be published on this site.

We have re-opened the message board. Due to the massive spam abuse of the board we had to close it and change the script behind it. Feel fee to leave a message.