Grant Lee Phillips live in concert.
ON TOUR

Grant Lee Phillips

27
critic concert reviews
folk

How good are they LIVE?

Live Rating  

85
%
Based on 
27
critic concert
reviews
Last 12 Months Rating  
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Real Live Certified  

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Critics Consensus

Based on 27 concert reviews, the critics consensus is that Grant Lee Phillips is rated as an excellent live performer, with memorable shows that are worth watching. Grant Lee Phillips concert reviews describe live shows and performances as transcendent, evocative, entertaining, and groovy. Grant Lee Phillips is 'Real Live Certified' and is in the top 5% of all live performers.

How long are their concerts?

How long are Grant Lee Phillips concerts? Grant Lee Phillips concerts usually last from an hour and 15 minutes to up to an hour and a half.

How much to book?

On tour

The Portland Arms, Cambridge, United Kingdom, (October 12); Les Etoiles, Paris, France, (October 16); TivoliVredenburg, Utrecht, Netherlands, (October 18); Whelan's, Dublin, Ireland, (January 21);

Artist Info

Genre
folk
Origin
Stockton, San Joaquin County, California, United States (9/1/1963)
Bio
Grant-Lee Phillips (born Bryan G. Phillips on 1 September 1963 in Stockton, California) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist.
Has Performed With
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Critic Concert Reviews

The Arts Desk (UK)

January 20, 2026
80
%
The former Grant Lee Buffalo singer was on relaxed form on his solo tour.

QRO Magazine

June 4, 2022
%
Grant-Lee Phillips returned to the road at City Winery....

The Music (Australia)

May 16, 2018
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Camelot Lounge, Sydney, Australia

Americana (UK)

April 26, 2018
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Amongst old carpeting and pompous high ceilings, Grant-Lee Phillips and his acoustic guitar look like they are about to play a secret gig in someone's (admittedly rich) private living room. Even if it's not the case, well, it feels like it anyway.

The Skinny (UK)

April 25, 2018
80
%
Grant-Lee Phillips greets tonight's crowd like old friends and numerous singalongs ensue

Glide Magazine (USA)

November 18, 2014
%
Grant Lee Phillips (Grant Lee Buffalo) on the other hand is a songwriter who speaks from an evocative baritone/tenor to wide, open landscapes.

Music-News.com (UK)

August 13, 2007
100
%
First a sell out date and a fabulous performance from the Lemonheads at Koko and now a welcome return to London for alt-country troubadour Grant Lee Phillips; best known to those of a certain age as Grant Lee Buffalo.

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Latest Release

In the Hour of Dust (5 September 2025)