Phil’s Chicago rock music story begins with his garage band as an 8th grader in the 1960s and continues through the 1970s, which was an incredibly vibrant time for pop music across the country and around the world. Phil at that time performed at all the important venues in Chicago including the Aragon, Holiday Ballroom, House of Blues, Rush Street, Old Town, etc. and toured the midwestern US college circuit picking up fans along the way. His group Eden Rock shared the stage with groups like Stix, The Buckinghams, Deep Purple, Rufus and others. Phil’s group from this era is featured in the book Images of America “The Chicago Music Scene 1960s and 1970s”.In the mid 80s and 90s.
Phil performed on countless sessions working as a studio guitarist recording TV and radio spots with band members from Little River Band, Neal Diamond, Dr John, Brian Wilson and others.
Phil Barrile earned world wide recognition in 2005 when he and his two collaborators struck pop music gold with their TV hit album “3 Generations of Rock” featured on day time TV. Phil’s current endeavors include a music composing collaboration with song writer Dylan Jordan. Their compositions include studio performances by Elijah Wood of the Shania Twain Band and Nicole Garza vocalist extraordinaire.
Dylan Jordan is an Award-winning Singer/Songwriter raised in Chicago. Dylan has had the privilege of enjoying national success both on stage and in the recording studio. Dylan’s I-Tunes single and music video, “I Love You Sha La La” was the Exclusive Musical Gift presented to the Oscar’s nominee’s in 2013! In 2018, the song was re-released via CD Baby, receiving new life, becoming an International hit sensation, going viral with the 18-22 audience.
According to one review as seen on CD Baby and all the digital kiosks: "Dylan & Lauren Rose Jordan's amazing new single "I Love You Sha La La" combines Buffett style celebratory fun with Reggae/World inspired vocal hooks that take the listener on an audio vacation beyond the far reaches of their imaginations!"
Dylan and his daughter Lauren Rose have donated 100% of the sales of “I Love You Sha La La” X 10 every year to their favorite charity: “Nothing But Nets” to provide insecticide treated bed nets to protect children and their parents from Malaria. Nothing But Nets recently sent the Jordan’s a certificate honoring their dedicated service having saved hundreds of lives.
On stage, Dylan has performed live at Rio Salado with artists like Grammy, CMA and American Music Award recipient’s Brooks & Dunn where Dylan was also featured in their Top 10 hit music video: “Rock My World Little Country Girl,” which followed their Miller Lite Tour for twelve months.
Dylan and his group, “Diversity” opened up for Guns N’ Roses, prior to NASCAR on ESPN before 50,000 in attendance at Phoenix International Raceway. Recent Recording highlights include: The Grammy Entry: “Lightning Never Strikes Twice.” The August 2020 release co-written with fellow performer and songwriting partner Phil Barrile and featuring Kenny Loggins backup singer Nicole Garza and Shania Twain drummer Elijah Wood.
Dylan & Phil have composed, performed & produced song demos for Celine Dion, N’ Sync and Hootie & The Blowfish. Dylan has also received Major Market airplay for: “Maybe We Can Fall Back In Love” produced by Kenny Chesney/Glen Campbell guitarist/producer Jeff Dayton along with “Good Old Fashioned Love.” Dylan received rave national reviews from Radio & Records for both singles and 6 months of regular Major Market Radio rotation in both the Hot A/C and Country (Crossover) genres.
Dylan has had the privilege of recording an EP (Soon to be released independently) with current members of LRB.
Dylan has been represented by one of Billboard’s top music Counsel, with Dylan joining the same roster as Beyonce’ and many other notable performers. Dylan is also a highly sought after session singer, songwriter and producer, having scored and performed on numerous major market music jingles and documentaries.
Jordan recently co-wrote and produced the latest single for one of the top singer’s on “The Voice,” Kaleigh Glanton. (Another upcoming release).
Dylan is a proud Co-Founder of Playground Music USA, a brand new music company dedicated to providing: “Diversity Through Song” e.g. encouraging all musician’s of every race, nationality and faith to participate in spreading the love and message of music to children and individuals everywhere.
Dylan & Phil are committed to providing relief both in Covid times and long prior. Some of Dylan’s favorite ways of giving back include: Providing music for children via Childlife Therapy at renown Children’s Memorial Hospital where Dylan performed for 6 years and helped raise over $200K as their featured music entertainment on Super-Sunday’s. Dylan’s philanthropy led to his being awarded Chicago’s “Citizen Of The Year” Runner-Up. Dylan & Phil’s new song “Rise Again” has already been earmarked for a Grammy nomination in 2021, even though the song will be released by end of 2020 or first quarter of 2021. In his leisure time, Dylan enjoys spending quality time with his family and daughter Lauren Rose.
Emmy award winner Nicole Garza has built herself into a music machine since the age of 4. From Sydney to Rome, she is on a path to rock the world only leaving behind the restless souls of fans begging for more. Whether she's singing, songwriting, arranging, producing, or performing she captures the eyes and ears of those around her.
Nicole has also opened for artists like Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, Sheila E. and Jay Leno. Nicole is determined to destroy barriers, and will stop at nothing to change a generation of music one note at a time. It's hard to find a time Nicole isn't behind the mic, as she plays both full band and acoustic shows, approximating 200 shows a year worldwide. Some notable stops include Hawaii, Venice, Monaco, Australia, Cancun, Costa Rica, Sydney, Venice, Shanghai, Rome, and countless stateside locations.
Nicole was a reoccurring cast member on season 5 and 6 of the FOX smash, EMPIRE. She has performed with multiple different headlining acts both on the stage and the screen including Josh Groban, Huey Lewis, Faith Hill, Kenny Loggins, Jose Feliciano, Journey, Boston, Lynyrd Skynryd, Starship, Loverboy, Kansas, Rusted Root, Tone Loc, Everclear, LIVE, Theo Peoples of the Temptations and Four Tops, Sugar Ray, and more.
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