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Phil Cook | Appalachia Borealis

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 8 PM
The Loft at UC San Diego
$30

For Phil Cook, it all started with piano. A prolific songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, solo artist, and in-demand musician whose collaborations have run the gamut of genre—as a founding member of beloved band Megafaun to work with The Blind Boys of Alabama, Bon Iver, Kanye West, and Hiss Golden Messenger, to name a few—Cook has always been a musician’s musician. A sweet and affable presence whose musical dexterity elevates every project he touches, Cook’s musical output and true sound has been hard to pin down. Phil performs from his stunning new album, Appalachia Borealis—a deeply personal and profoundly poignant suite of compositions that captures the emotional range of a full and open existence—chronicling a path of endurance and a way forward. Largely inspired by bird songs, Appalachia Borealis features Phil on the piano, the “foremost love of his musical life”.

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Event Supported By

ArtPower
858-534-1430
artpower@ucsd.edu

The Loft at UC San Diego

3151 Matthews Ln
La Jolla, California 92093
858-678-0922
theloft@ucsd.edu

The Loft at UC San Diego is our performance lounge and social crossroads where emerging art and pop culture collide. As a place where modern design, appetizing bites, and intriguing performances coexist, The Loft will revolutionize how you experience the arts. From chamber music that rocks to independent films that inspire, every experience here is a creative one. Cross genres, push boundaries, and explore new artistic terrain with us. It's all happening at The Loft. Designed and furnished by San Diego's go-to designers, bells&whistles, The Loft interior is a fresh take on contemporary hip. Modern bench seating, sculptural lighting fixtures, plush ottomans, and understated architecture provide the feel of an intimate urban hangout and the perfect setting to absorb artistic experiences.

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