As the Atlanta Journal-Constitution said: "Our loss is Hollywood's gain...Dutra's sunny, shimmering melodic brand of pop and witty wordplay remains intact, even surrounded by earthquakes and 'round the clock traffic jams." Phil Dutra began his musical career in his hometown, New York City, helping form "Fiveplay" which performed on the legendary Joe Franklin Show and opened for Regis Philbin. Moving to Atlanta in 1999, Phil teamed with singer/songwriter Brian Matson and the duo, known as "The Singles", soon developed a loyal following with their regular gigs on the Atlanta local scene. Now based in Los Angeles and working solo, Phil has honed his songwriting skills, and evolved his own unique crowd drawing performance style. - winner of prestigious TAXI ROAD RALLY song writing contest - Top 5 Finalist in the 2006 Durango Songwriting Expo Contest - currently performing regular monthly gigs at two of LA's premier acoustic venues; Highland Grounds and Genghis Cohen - "Right Behind The Rain" ep soon to be released, with lead track "She Walks Away" produced by Michael Lloyd.