Phil Stack (Thirsty Merc)

Hugely In demand Australian bassist Phil Stack is one of a rare breed who seamlessly crosses genres from Jazz to Rock , achieving equal amounts of recognition and success in both.

A force of nature on the double bass, Stack attacks the instrument with an energy, vigour and passion almost unparalleled.

In 2002 he along with Rai Thistlethwayte formed Rock band Thirsty Merc, going on to record and produce multi platinum selling albums and Receiving Aria Nominations for the group. Thirsty Merc still tour extensively.

Stack has also performed with Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Mark Murphy, Tommy Emmanuel, Lalo Shifrin, Jimmy Barnes, Daryl Braithwaite, Michael Buble' and Troy Cassar Daley.