I write songs with people and on my own.  I love the way a song can light a match and illuminate a story or a feeling or a character. I'm especially drawn to Americana and Country.

I spend every February writing at fawm.org (February Album Writing Month). It's a great place to hang out if you've ever wanted to sing, play, write, compose, listen, or discuss music. You can find me there as nancycunning.

 I've gotten to write with friends in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington Wisconsin, as well as Canada, France, England, Finland, Germany, and Peru.

Philip joined the folk scene at Montreal’s renowned Yellow Door Coffee House in the late ‘60s playing the weekly open mic ‘Hoot Night’ and eventually earning a gig there. He was a regular participant in the downtown pub and youth centre scene of his generation.

During a varied non-musical career Philip continued to bring his music to open mics in London, UK (The Crypt, St. Martin in the Fields), Paris (Le Traditional Mountain Sound, St-Germain-des-Pres), and Sao Paulo, Brazil (Bom Motivo).

Philip’s music is the back catalog of his life. From lost loves of his youth to the discovery of a life partner in his elder years.

Philip now lives on an urban lake next to a conservation area and swims with loons.

Original music for your listening enjoyment!

I write heartfelt and truthful songs inspired by the great songwriters of the 70s and 80s including James Taylor, Paul Simon, and John Prine. My songs have been played in Film & TV, theater, an award winning childrens’ album, and a state-wide non-profit benefiting abused abused and neglected children in the foster care system. The best-known music venues I’ve played include rock band gigs at The Fillmore, and Haight Street Fairs in San Francisco. I’ve also received awards from NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) and West Coast Songwriters. My debut album, Stomping Grounds, was released in 2023, with nine stripped-down solo acoustic guitar/vocals that let the stories and emotions of each song stand out like they would at a live show or house concert. I’m now based in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, writing new songs for my next album.

Pop Singer / songwriter ... 
my YouTube channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn9WG7P0IDyizm7Qklcv37Q

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