Phil Roy

"The music of Phil Roy accomplishes a delicate emotional surgery that countless troubadours have tried but few have been able to carry off. In the most direct language and without irony, [Roy] describes personal experiences of love, loss and spiritual revelation with a naked honesty untainted by narcissism." -Stephen Holden, New York Times

“a satisfying oasis in a musical desert.” -Helen Leight, WXPN

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Phil Roy will perform new songs and much-loved favorites in an evening celebrating his outstanding third CD-and major label debut-THE GREAT LONGING, out May 20 on Decca.  A well-respected songwriter for over 20 years, Roy’s new release is his best work to date-a spirited, soulful album that showcases Roy's gift for documenting relationships, human emotions and details of daily life with a clarity and depth that has drawn raves from critics and fellow musicians alike for many years.