Phil Vandel (Pronounced like Vandal or Candle) has traveled the world with his music and continues to bring his powerful, unique style of singing, songwriting, and guitar playing to audiences around the globe at 100-150 shows per year.  With performances throughout North America, including several shows each year in Las Vegas, Phil has literally performed everywhere from Hollywood to DC and Canada to Mexico.  Phil has been a band member for several multi-award winning groups and has appeared on CMT, GAC, and on Country Radio Stations worldwide and in countless newspaper and magazine articles including Country Weekly Magazine and US Veteran Magazine. Phil was the former lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter for the country band Dixie Cadillacs from around 1999 to 2008. In 2021, Phil and the Dixie Cadillacs received the highest honor when they were inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame.

 

Phil is a proud supporter of the U.S. Military and has donated countless hours performing shows for active, retired, and wounded warriors coast to coast. Phil has performed at multiple "welcome home" events for returning troops and he has spent many holidays at military hospitals with soldiers too injured to be home with their families.  Phil has volunteered many hours at schools throughout America offering motivational speaking and singing to kids with Medal of Honor recipients and other distinguished guests to educate kids on the price of freedom and to encourage them to give back to their communities and Country.  In 2009, Phil was blessed to be a part of the American Airlines / Operation Iraqi Children group that flew into Bahrain, Germany, Kuwait, and Iraq to entertain the U.S. Troops deployed there.  In 2010, Phil and his band embarked on two separate tours to Kuwait and Iraq for an incredible string of headlining shows for the soldiers there.  On his May 2010 trip to Iraq, he set a record for performing the most shows of any music group on a single trip down-range by logging 18 full-production concerts in just 9 days with every show at a different base.

 

Since his overseas concerts, Phil and the band have performed coast to coast at concerts, fairs, festivals, corporate events, school outreach programs, and military events. Some highlighted performances include: Concert for a Military Gala in Hawaii, 4th of July Celebration in Washington DC, multiple performances at a massive fundraiser for military charities called “Skyball” in Dallas, TX, and over 15 years of performances in Las Vegas for Salute to the Troops with Gary Sinise and at the NCOA National Convention.  In early 2013, Phil re-wrote, recorded, and shot a video for the Johnny Cash classic “Ragged Old Flag” for NCOA (Non-Commissioned Officers Association) in Texas.  The video was premiered at their National conference in Las Vegas in July 2013 to rave reviews.  Educators throughout America have used the video in the classroom to teach kids about the history of the U.S. flag.  Early 2013 also brought an opportunity for Phil to view a private screening of an upcoming film titled, “The Hornet’s Nest” that was released in November 2013.  At the request of the film’s producer, Phil and fellow songwriters Scoop Davis and Bob Vincent wrote and recorded a song titled, “Tears Of War” that is included on the official soundtrack alongside Wynonna, Kidd Rock, Stevie Nicks, and others.  Phil is featured on lead vocals and nearly all instruments.  2016 brought the release of "Bad Habit" and a whirlwind tour including stops in Vegas and Hawaii. Since the release of his last album, Phil has continued touring, writing, recording, and charity work. Phil served on his local school board helping to lead his community through positive action. Phil and his wife, Joy, attended and completed the Medal of Honor Character Development Program Training in Florida and they currently serve on the advisory board for Tribute to Valor, a military organization impacting kids lead by Medal of Honor Recipient, Gary Littrell. Phil wrote and recorded the theme song for the organization titled, "Who Am I?"

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The Phil Vandel Band is a group of stellar musicians and singers that has a repertoire of hundreds of songs and even though their roots are in country music, their extraordinary musical versatility offers something for almost everyone. Current members include: Brian Herr on Bass Guitar, Darrin Chumley on Drums, and Terry Brock on Fiddle. Phil carries piano, pedal steel, and an additional guitarist at some larger shows.

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Phil has shared the stage with countless musical artists and actors including: Charlie Daniels, Mo Pitney, Brad Paisley, Tim McGraw, Montgomery / Gentry, Gary Allen, Aaron Tippin, Love & Theft, Keith Anderson, Colt Ford, Wade Bowen, Tony Orlando, Marty Stuart, Larry The Cable Guy, John Ratzenberger, Darryl Worley, Del Reeves, Kitty Wells, Hank Thompson, 3 Dog Night, Brewer & Shipley, Ricochet, Chad Brock, Tracy Byrd, Mark Collie, David Kersh, Little Big Town, Dierks Bentley, Johnny Lee, Stephen Pride, Lee Roy Van Dyke, Ricky Skaggs, Mike Schneider (Hee Haw), Phat Strad, The Platters, Shenandoah, John Anderson, John Michael Montgomery, Christopher Cross, Tate Stephens, The Lennon Sisters, Barbara Fairchild, Georgette Jones, Carter’s Chord, Jessica Harp (The Wreckers), Pitbull, Michael Peterson, Buddy Jewel, Rex Allen, Jr., Trent Tomlinson, Gary Sinise & The Lt. Dan Band, Clint Black, Lee Greenwood, Billy Bob Thorton & The Boxmasters, and many others…

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Phil proudly supports, sponsors, and/or endorses: American Airlines, Medal Of Honor Society, Gary Sinise Foundation, Snowball Express, F.I.S.H., Still Serving Promos, Elixir Guitar Strings, Westone In Ear Monitors, G7th Capos, Kemper Profilers, Barefoot Buttons, and Carlson Guitars.