Phil Millichip of the Newport Folk Club is a well known singer-songwriter from the South Wales folk scene, who regularly performs with his son Keahnu at folk clubs and festivals around the country. Audiences enjoy his vast repertoire of well-crafted songs, with a current catalogue of his own material, comprising of four well received albums to date.
This catalogue includes the intensely moving song ‘If I Had A Son’ which has also been recorded and performed by many other artists, including the late great Vin Garbutt.
Phil’s songs are often performed and recorded by other artists, and his songs have also been played on Frank Hennessy’s Celtic Heartbeat show on radio Wales.Considered an accomplished singer-songwriter and guitarist, Phil’s performance encompasses a variety of musical influences within his own unique style.
Phil Millichip often performs as a duo with his son Keahnu, who is an accomplished guitarist in his own right.You will be able see them performing together at Tredegar House Folk Festival in Newport in May, and you can also check out some of his many self-penned songs on YouTube.