Music Awards:
WINNER: Best International Folk Song,
2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards
WINNER: Best International Folk Male Artist,
2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards
RUNNER UP: Best Acoustic Artist,
2008 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards
NOMINATED: Best Folk Song,
2008 Indie Singer-Songwriter Song Contest
NOMINATED: Song of the Year,
2009 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards
NOMINATED: Best Americana Artist,
2009 Meona Outdoor Music Awards
NOMINATED: Most Inspirational Artist,
2009 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards
NOMINATED: Best Americana Band,
2009 Meona Outdoor Music Awards
NOMINATED: Best Album,
2008 Port Folio Magazine Music Awards
NOMINATED: Best International Folk Album,
2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards
HONORABLE MENTION: Best Song,
2009 Unisong International Songwriting Contest
HONORABLE MENTION: Best Song,
2007 We Are Listening Singer/Songwriter Awards
Skip Friel: Bio
Skip Friel began playing guitar at an early age and by 17 years old had formed his first band with brother Randy. In his twenties Skip regularly performed as a solo acoustic act or with his folk rock band, String Fever. In his thirties he took a break from performing to focus on a career in engineering. Eventually entering into impromptu sessions with musician friends, the experiences inevitably led to public appearances which gradually became more frequent. Since 2003 Friel has been a mainstay of Hampton Roads live music.
After releasing his debut all original CD, Twilight Red Sky, Friel was named Winner-2007 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards for Best International Folk Male Artist. His songs have received local radio airplay on several stations for the past two years and he was voted runner-up in the 2008 Port Folio Weekly Magazine Music Awards for Best Acoustic/Folk Act and 2009 for Inspirationl Artist.
In 2008 Skip teamed with brother Randy to release Evergreen Christmas. The 16-track collection features six originals penned by the two and some new twists to a few Holiday classics. One track, Evergreens, written by Skip, received Winner-Best International Folk Song-2008 Toronto Exclusive Magazine Awards.
The music of Skip Friel has the character and spirit needed to catch your interest and hold your heart. The performing songwriter lives with his wife and son in Virginia Beach.