Phil Angotti has become a household name in the power-pop musical world, especially in his hometown Chicago where he's been performing for 20 years now. He has performed as a solo act through-out his career, and with several bands, most notably the Fleas, the Scuffle, the Beatle Brothers, Not the Beatles (with Brad & Graham Elvis) and his long-time original group, the Idea. He has released 10 different albums over the years, been on several CD compilations and tributes, and has made numerous radio appearances as a solo artist, Beatle Brother and leader of the Idea. Known for his strong lead vocals and versatile harmony singing, he is also an innovative guitarist (acoustic and electric). His style is diverse mixture of British 60's power pop, American folk rock, and modern guitar pop, played mostly with an explosive energy and sensibility. As a songwriter - he has proven again and again he can write melodies and hooks with the best of them and his penned numerous original songs (108 recorded to date). Most recently, Phil and the Idea have released the new 15 song album "Flower Bomb",(on Jam Records -great power-pop label he has just signed on to) that is right now getting not only college radio play but has been on WXRT radio, both on Richard Milne's Local Anesthetic and the day time slot "Time Capsule". Phil and the band will be appearing at the International Pop Overthrow Fest in New York City December 11th at the famous Knitting Factory. They've been at the LA IPO every year since 1998 and will be a featured act at the IPO coming to Chicago this spring. You can catch Phil doing solo acoustic shows, Idea shows and of course appearing with the famous Beatle Brothers almost every weekend.