Steve Phillips, a multi-instrumentalist and vocalist for the popular Kansas City Celtic rock band The Elders, died this week from complications after contracting COVID-19, the band announced on its Facebook page. "The key to the band's success is in its flawless blending of the Celtic storytelling tradition with contemporary instrumentation and, perhaps more importantly, their ability to write original . // Photo by Jim Nimmo. We could sail the wide ocean and cast our nets wide Shes a true believer like Ive never seen before (Chorus) Sweet angel rescue me Since the release in 2010 of their second album "Dead . For years they were a local pub band until their involvement with Irish Fest led them to join the national Irish Fest circuit. No more tears, no more pain Everyone here is created the same The saxophonist was with the group from the '70s all the way up until his 2011 passing. I lived my life hard and carried the weight of my intellect Clarence Clemons was perhaps the most famous member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band. It's all confusing to me now Did you know that Pete Townshend of The Who told Rolling Stone that he's happy that Keith Moon and John Entwistle are dead? . The . Oaklands Dirtwire are in the middle of a campaign to press the dizzying electro-highlife grooves of Electric River to vinyl. Got a hole where I once had a heart Getty. Well time after time weve seen it all slip away The world came crashing down now shes in misery alone CONTACT THE ELDERS. The Elders are a six-piece Irish American folk rock band, that formed in Kansas City, Missouri.. They also appeared in the 2008 Music Documentary entitled "American Music: OFF THE RECORD; alongside Jackson Browne, Johnny Winter and Les Paul; Dir. Father Im a man who likes to save his words for bummin cigarettes With your fightin' and your killin' and your battle of the bands Many said their hearts were broken, but they were grateful to have known him and thanked him for wonderful music to remember him by. We'll chase 'em down with cannon balls Bandcamp New & Notable Mar 22, 2020, Arabian Horse Fight IVby Marc Bianco & Bentley, Instrumental jazz from L.A. with sparkling keys and snapping rhythms, soothing as a warm summer day. The Rainmakers toured the United States and Europe and saw their videos play on MTV Europe. Handed down from father to son along with a rosary The Elders Share This much-anticipated album includes 14 new, original songs written and recorded by The Elders (Ian Byrne, Norm Dahlor, Kian Byrne, Steve Phillips, Brent Hoad and Diana Ladio), and also includes many special guests. Here are the biggest bands that had a main member die and how they moved on. The Elders, a celtic group from Kansas City, MO. Our beautiful brother Steve Phillips passed away last night. Tom said father Ive got few or no regrets What kind of animal, what kind of animal I feel my whole world tumble down A country full of hypocrites a gun for every man The Elders St Patrick's Day Hoolie . Nothin' left to lose now and nothin' much to show Let every card we draw tumble right where it will She gave her self away a word or two at a time Like the lost that would never be found Steve Phillips was as kind and gentle as any man I have ever met. What kind of animal, what kind of animal These guys are always good, get the crowd rockin. Is it anybodys crime? Now everybody bears a cross from somewhere in the past Tryin' to invent an original sin To manipulate anyone, anything that got too close to me The Elders have been called on a mission to form a band and spread their music to all those with ears to hear. Were the Union men of County Fife Should have shot the smile instead of the boots. But . (Chorus) And it's a long way back home For celebratin' good and bad with fists and a bottle of wine It's a work in progress who continues to meld the familiar sounds os Sleep's colossal riffage with their ever-evolving vision of soaring melodies and sonic soundscapes. If I had my way theyd never see the light of day again They brought with them tradition and the will to work and die Ian Byrne, Steve Phillips, Norm Dahlor, Brent Hoad, Kian Byrne, and Diana Ladio are the six members of the band. Every group handles band member deaths differently: Nirvana broke up, Queen tried out different singers, and INXS turned to reality TV to find a new frontman. Kansas City's independent source for news and culture, 46696191_2137060513221424_1838676324051320832_o, 46968749_2137060063221469_4703447870152376320_o, 46811575_2137060643221411_3832158400620265472_o, In the early 80s, he was part of the local bar trio Steve, Bob and Rich which later morphed into The Rainmakersa group that recorded several albums and toured internationally and was especially popular in Norway. Everyone is someone to someone until the bitter end UPCOMING SHOWS. Were the Union men of County Fife The Elders debut CD. They buried the dead at sea, winter 1849 Be careful with your words my child Regan says, In his other bands he had really been a Kansas City music legend for years before The Elders even got started. Dont let nothing get in the way The woman told police she rushed downstairs to discover her boyfriend had been shot. Instead of floatin downstream and tryin to hide They brought with them tradition and the will to work and die To a true believer like Ive never seen before The music is on the line between classic stoner metal and psychedelia. Dan Regan, longtime friend and one of the co-founders of Kansas City Irish Fest, says Phillips was just a quality, good guy. Its so easy to fall when youre climbin the wall night and day What I understand is that the COVID combined with the pulmonary fibrosis was just too much; the combination of the two wasnt survivable, Regan says. I try to ask the questions that listeners want answered about the days most pressing issues and provide a place for residents to engage directly with newsmakers. Now I wonder lying here awake The hardest part was choosing who would sail and who would die On a cold New York night in the rain Tom just said save me as I am It was the right shot for the project I was being paid for, but now I regret I didnt get one last smile. Phillips is survived by his wife, children and grandchildren, according to the band. Where are you going Molly McGuire? An album that strikes a beautiful balance between massive hurricane and moments of quiet. In the land known for freedom, soil and sky, Once were the days long before we was men Death was making deals and in no mood for a compromise We all knew General Sherman was marchin' to the sea Out there somewhere hes riding away We are all broken-hearted.. You hear the musical subtlety that was a trademark of Steves work as a producer. Band Members: Brent Hoad, Steve Phillips, Norm Dahlor, Michael Bliss, Tommy Dwyer, Randy Riga . It has a beautiful music video filmed by John McGrath that speaks of the importance of remembering departed family members during the holiday season, and makes the promise that when Im gone, I will never be far. You hear the musical subtlety that was a trademark of Steves work as a producer. Steve had Phillips was a vocalist, guitarist and mandolin player. A true believer keep comin back for more KANSAS CITY, Mo. does not do true justice to the legacy of Steve Phillips. Cant you save me as I am, wont you save me as I am in the nick of time 'Til we reach the promised land Member who died: Jim Morrison of a heroin overdose, 1971. Kansas City restaurant update: Whats open, whats closed, Kansas City man pleads guilty in Northland murder where victim was stabbed, set on fire. Pointless and strange as it seems to me now In addition to his friends, fans, and the broader Kansas City music community, Phillips leaves behind his wife, Becky, children, and grandchildren. Angel of mercy, tearing me apart The Band . Target practice after school the only way to be And Steve had that ear. All of the demons takin' us far from home Follow her on Twitter, @annekniggendorf. It'll take more than trouble now to tear us apart Down with the boys when we landed in a jam A true believer keep comin back for more Now I know it looks so easy to judge from where we stand Send a request to The Elders to play in your city. This is the Turning point Get notified whenever The Elders announces a live stream or a concert in your area. Our beautiful brother Steve Phillips passed away last night. We'll fight to the very last man A blessing in disguise, a curse a reoccurring dream They traveled sick they traveled blind She never saw it comin Ian Byrne Brent Hoad, Steve Phillips, Norm Dahlor, Kian Byrne, Diana Ladio. Dont blaspheme son your time is short He was the teacher and he gave something to us -his disciples -that we had to play out. She use to know how to live Louise Though best known as a guitarist, Phillips also played the mandolin and sang. On this matter of the pearly gates of heaven Cuz she never saw it comin I know it'll be all right, Well Im right back where I was before "Vincent Paul Abbott aka Vinnie Paul has passed away," the band said.. No time for greed, hate or fear Runnin till the wind turns around They traveled sick they traveled blind Their home the starving island just a photo in their mind They buried the dead at sea, winter 1849 The captain was a sailing man respected in his time He'd made the journey twice before . But Steves true gift to the musical world was not in his many performances but in the work done in his studio. At Big Time Music Productions, he always insisted that no matter how good your recording equipment is, it would never equal the importance of a good ear. and all of a sudden there's 30 songs done.". They have played festivals, pubs and theaters across the United States, Ireland and other parts of Europe. Some day well have one hell of a story to tell We was wrong yeah yeah wrong The new world came up on the bow somewhere the coast in Maine Hopin life wouldnt take us too long KCUR serves the Kansas City region with breaking news and powerful storytelling. Our beautiful brother Steve Phillips passed away last night. Anne Kniggendorf is a staff writer/editor at the Kansas City Public Library and freelance contributor to KCUR. What kind of animal, what kind of animal No one left to blame for the loss of her dreams Band Members: Ian Byrne Brent Hoad, Steve Phillips, Norm Dahlor, Kian Byrne, Diana Ladio. It was cold and raining, the band was unhappy, the crew was miserable and still, Steve grinned when he saw me. ELDERS MUSIC. No one ever calls cuz she wont pick up the phone Elder was formed in Massachusetts in the mid-2000s by Nick DiSalvo (guitars, vocals), Chas Mitchell (bass), and Matt Couto (drums). Remains of every dream we ever had But Men of Erin does not do true justice to the legacy of Steve Phillips. Story Road, the 7th studio album, builds upon The Elders song writing reputation. The Elders are a six-piece Irish American folk rock band, that formed in Kansas City, Missouri. The album was recorded and mixed by Andy Oxman of Soundworks Studios. Longing in my heart keeps me alive What kind of animal, what kind of animal With music and the memories ringing in their ears This will be fun, wont it? he said sarcastically as he stood in a puddle on stage surrounded by equipment. She never saw it comin The band, founded in 1998, called it quits at the end of 2018. Vocals/Bass Guitarist. Every Irish band worth their salt has a song about funerals. Phillips was a former member of the Rainmakers, which had made several major-label albums, but all of the musicians were middle-aged veterans of numerous previous groups, hence the name the Elders. Were the Union men of County Fife The Elders The Elders were founded in 1998 by six musicians with a passion for music rooted in Irish jigs & reels & American folk rock. As lead singer Ian Byrne explains, "We used to go up, still, up to the studio on Tuesdays and we'd write . I had been drinking with their drummer the night before, I was really surprised that I didnt know of a new project or show. Stickin with me like the only thing she didnt have to be So here's to the girls that we love every night Buy tickets for The Elders concerts near you. 'Cuz we're already chewin' on that devil's bitter pill. Their songs will last forever. The Elders, which have their musical roots in American and Celtic folk rock, have toured in the U.S. and Europe. They paid us off in whiskey the one thing we could spend Heres what local vets say, Fried chicken, coffee, ramen. There was a time when I thought I knew how Eventually, they toured internationally and released 10 albums. Here are some of Nimmos favorite photos taken of Phillips over the years: Get the latest from The Pitch delivered directly to your inbox. Those greenback Union dollars we had nowhere to send On my back in this dirty street The official Facebook page for the R&B group . We was wrong, yeah, yeah wrong Tom you got it bad and that aint good Dawn comes quick and the day is gone once more The band has released eight studio albums, The Elders, Pass It on Down, American Wake, Racing the Tide, Gael Day, Wanderin' Life & Times, Story Road, and True, as well as four live albums "The Best Crowd We Ever Had", "Live at the Gem", "Alive and Live in Ireland" (which also included a documentary film of the same name by Benjamin Meade) and "The Elders: Hoolie", and one compilation album, "The Best of The Elders Volume 1" which includes some live tracks. This is the turning point Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri. Upon the death of the Elder Band member, any non-elder occupants living in the unit with the Housing Department's permission must vacate the premises within sixty (60) days in . Arrows and slings in the cold grey light of day After releasing a split album with the psychedelic rock band Queen Elephantine in 2006, Elder released their eponymous debut LP in 2009 and Dead Roots Stirring in 2011, both on MeteorCity Records. The band signed with Stickman Records and released their . With all that they could carry Their original songs offer delightful story lines, with vibrant narratives that explore history, legends, tall tales and true-life experiences. The Elders Download: $12.00 Share Purchase CD and get download for FREE! This is the official music channel for The Elders, a rock band hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah. She use to know how to live Louise Latest Music Release "Well Alright Then" ($0.99 or more), Upload your music for free at ReverbNation.com. She sits in a room with the shades pulled down The band made the Now we love all your women and your music and your beer The Elders upcoming shows . Shedding all our skin to get down to the bone But the nations of the world man we've had it up to here Tom said father its a load on my heart that I dont know I stare at my mirror, pray out loud Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way. The land from which she came was troubled and torn I know well be united in the Lords good time In the land known for freedom, soil and sky Now some say they had it comin' some say we was blind I have never been to a concert of The Elders that Men of Erin was not performed in memory of loved ones that have died. The bands last DVD was the Emmy-nominated Going to Arklow and the band is inducted in the Kansas Music Hall of Fame. These guys are consistently great every time I hear them. We'll fight to the very last man, Well the war ended in '64 In the early 1980s, Phillips was part of rock trio Steve, Bob and Rich, later called The Rainmakers, which also recorded and toured internationally. The top dog seems to me this is no time to start lying here Their original songs offer delightful story lines, with vibrant narratives that explore history, legends, tall tales and true-life experiences Well Alright Then, released 29 April 2022 1. Friday, March . A twisted tale, a broken switch Reach me at [email protected]. Don't know where we been but we've been through it all Wake in the morning with tears in my eyes One of his friends and fans, Jim Nimmo, shares with us his memories of Steve Phillips, and what it was like to document him over a decade. In my heart I feel you sayin' goodbye We don't have a clue when that ship is comin' in So all you sons and daughters just pretend He brought a rock and roll sensibility to The Elders from his earlier bands. They left behind the clans whod been together a thousand years They left behind the clans whod been together a thousand years KANSAS CITY, Mo. The fever shes still hangin on Who never heard the New Years bell of 1849 Everyone here has a name Flames leap higher and higher The Eagles in 1975 (L-R): Don Felder, Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Randy Meisner and Glenn Frey Once the basic track had been constructed, it took two days to record the closing guitar solos, with Felder. This is the turning point We sang for the losers and followed the blind As for the band members, Wilson was the sole surviving member of The Ventures. L A S V E G A S, June 28, 2002 -- The Who's bass player, John Entwistle, died in his hotel room Thursday, just as the band was about to kick off a North American tour. When we been broke down it all ended up right here KCUR serves the Kansas City region with breaking news and powerful storytelling. acoustics sucked. Your prayers for his family and all those close to him are welcomed and appreciated. So bang on the drum and we'll rosin up the bow She made a true believer out of me Cant you save me as I am, wont you save me as I am Steve Phillips a guitarist for "The Elders", a six-piece Celtic Rock band that formed in Kansas City, has died due to COVID-19. Forgotten but still we aint gone The Elders are a very talented group of not only Celtic Rock musicians but talented musicians period. Hundreds of fans posted their condolences to the bands Facebook page. A true believer keep comin back for more Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Tryin' to invent an original sin Try a different filter or a new search keyword. So here's to the girls that we love every night The captain was a sailing man respected in his time Tom theres no place that God wont grace with his presence Our beautiful brother Steve Phillips passed away last night, the band wrote on Facebook. I think it'll be all right On Wednesday, Kansas City lost a musical hero. She followed her forefather's steps Start with this beginner's guide to the neighborhood, Local public health officials fear a Kansas bill would undercut work to contain diseases, A federal lawsuit against Missouri's 'dysfunctional' SNAP call center has gotten bigger, 'The Elders' Bring Celtic Flair Back To Kansas City, The Elders Continue Farewell Tour, Headline Kansas City Irish Fest For Last Time.