PRESS

“Phillips has managed to master his astonishing array of instruments - some created by local craftspeople, others from such far-fung places as Armenia and Russia.”

“Santa Barbara’s eclectic music scene got even better this year with the birth of the Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara”

“The Presidio Chapel was jammed for a program of American folk classics in fresh arrangements by the ensemble’s founder, Adam Phillips.”

“The music is soaring, gliding, and euphoric all at once.”

“With many classical organizations coloring Santa Barbara’s music scene, one of the newest additions, Folk Orchestra of Santa Barbara , is delighting our community with convivial concerts and feel-good folk melodies.”

“Multi-Instrumentalist and master arranger Adam Phillips has discovered a musical formula that has Santa Barbara enthralled.”