A concert benefiting the legal defense of Eric Volz, the 27-year old American being unjustly held in a Nicaraguan prison on murder charges, will take place on Wednesday, January 24 at 7:30pm at Belmont University’s Massey Auditorium in Nashville. The benefit features some of music’s most eclectic artists and songwriters, including Chely Wright, PHIL KEAGGY, Ashley Cleveland, Butterfly Boucher, Leigh Nash (Sixpence None the Richer), Jeremy Lister with Katie Herzig, Kate York, Charlie Peacock, Sam Ashworth, Phil Madeira, Lalo Davila (and his Steel Drum Band) and Diana Beach, showcasing eclectic genres reaching from Nashville to Los Angeles. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased Belmont Box Office in the Curb Event Center at the door of Massey Performing Arts Center and area TicketMaster outlets. All proceeds will be used for the legal fees of Eric Volz. www.friendsofericvolz.com

• We are now taking pre-orders for "JAMMED!".  This CD is a sort of reincarnation of "Premium Jams", but also very different.  For a description of the CD, track listing, and ordering info, click here.

• Phil is currently working on a new vocal album.  The songs primarily are love songs, and we're hoping to see a release around the fall.  This will be Phil's first vocal album of all original songs since "Inseparable", and he's very excited about it. More info on this CD coming soon.

January 2006

• For those of you who have enjoyed hearing Phil perform his unreleased song "Dream Again" in concert, you can now hear this song whenever you want on a new Relief Project compilation CD co-produced by Braddigan. It is only available through their web site, www.thereliefproject.org and the profits go to the victims of the recent world tragedies, including the tsunami and Katrina victims.  For more information about the CD and artists, be sure to visit their website.

• In order to help aid the victims of Hurricane Katrina, Phil is donating a portion of all proceeds from sales through the website to the Bush-Clinton-Katrina Fund.  You may also contribute directly to this fund through their website.

• You can now purchase a CD and DVD of Phil Keaggy and Randy Stonehill, "Together Live" in concert.  For more info, visit Candlelight Concert's webpage.  

• Phil is featured on a two new DVD's - "Dispatch - All Points Bulletin" and "Friendship Fest".   On the Dispatch DVD, he is featured on the songs "Passerby", "Prince of Spades", and "Carry You".  This DVD can be purchased through their website at www.dispatchmusic.com   The Friendship Fest DVD is a documentary about the recent festival taking place in Morocco, and can be purchased thru www.friendshipfest.org

• Phil has signed with the TAG Artist Group for distribution.  TAG Distribution is a subsidiary of TAG Artist Group, LLC. The company was formed in 2004 by industry veteran Dan Huisinga, whose broad experience includes a recording contract with Warner Bros., and his previous role of Director of International Sales and Marketing for Provident Distribution. TAG is a part of his continuing personal mission statement, "To increase the sales and marketing of Christian music throughout the world."

• Phil will be a part of a tribute album to benefit Wes King, who is currently undergoing treatment for lymphoma cancer.  Phil has recorded the song "Getting Used to the Darkness".  The album will be called "Life Is Precious".  Wes's website is down, but there's a message board where info has been posted: http://indieforce.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=3 

• Long-time friend, and fellow PKB member Phil Madiera has been named Musical Director for the many dates Phil will be doing with a band this summer and fall.  Phil will be joined by Chris Donohue on bass and Ken Lewis on drums.  Be sure to check the tour dates to see when Phil is coming to your town!

• Phil is featured on the new album, "On the Threshold of Eternity" by Ajalon.  Other guest appearances include Neal Morse, Rick Wakeman, and Taylor Mespe.  Read more about it at www.ajalon.net

• UNCLE DUKE is coming June 20 !  In an ongoing effort to give you more Phil and more of what you've asked for, we are proud to announce the re-release of the UNCLE DUKE CD in a special 2 CD set!  From NOW through JUNE 20, PRE-ORDER your UNCLE DUKE CD and it will be signed* by PHIL and UNCLE DUKE !  Don't miss this opportunity to own a true PK collector's item!   *Please note that all signed PRE-ORDERS will ship 2-4 weeks after the release date, as we gotta get 'em signed!*   Visit our webshop for more info.

• The new album from Cheryl Bliss, "The Sweet Soul Light", was co-produced by Phil and features his guitar playing as well.  The CD will be released on June 14th.  Click here for the full press release and ordering info.

• Phil's performance from March 2nd at Maranatha Chapel in San Diego has been archived for viewing

• Welcome to the new philkeaggy.com website!  We have just redesigned the site, and added a new webshop to give you more of what you've asked for.  There's lots of good things lying ahead for 2005, including a special re-release of the "Uncle Duke" CD, a new CD of Phil jams called "Sound Check Loops", and a special Membership Website - all coming in the near future.  We don't have any release dates as of yet, so just keep checking back here for updates.

• Phil will be participating in a benefit for the Tsunami victims on February 14th in Nashville.  More info about this concert can be found here.

• The Acoustic Guitar Magazine website is having a poll to vote for your favorite guitarist.  Just follow the link to the poll page, and vote for Phil as your favorite acoustic guitarist!