Romanovsky & Phillips began their career at San Francisco's Valencia Rose Cafe in 1982 as the musical break for Gay Comedy Open Mic Night before touring North America for almost two decades.
While Paul has put music on hold for the time being, Ron sporadically continues to compose, perform and record, as well as produce and star in a number of original music videos viewable right here and on YouTube.
His repertoire has expanded to include classic French music and accordion-based instrumentals in addition to the political satire and social commentary that R&P are known for.
Read more about R&P's history or Ron's and Paul's Biographies.
Image by Irene Young.
Family of Lovers: Celebrating the Music of Romanovsky & Phillips
The real BIG DREAM is to have the music, the legacy, of Ron and Paul celebrated the way the recording industry does things- their works performed by a ‘cavalcade of stars’.
A truly major tribute would be a live concert later released as a concert DVD. In light of how many folks are resistant to taking COVID seriously, such an event is unlikely for years. A collection of multiple individual sessions is probably more doable. Having a CD of R&P covers by a mix of new and established singers (heavy on LGBT/Queer representation and activist performers) would still be a dream come true.
Who would I like to see? Well, I don’t really listen to many new ‘underground’ artists, but I’ve no doubt there are plenty of great singers who could do R&P’s catalogue justice. I do have a list of singers and songs on this page.
W I M P: Featuring the music of Romanovsky & Phillips
“Wimp” tells the story of one man’s journey from lonely, nonathletic loner to out and proud gay young man in 18 songs. The total run-time for these songs, as recorded, is about 60 minutes.
This is not a work in progress. Rather, it’s an outline that a more qualified person can use to make a proposal to Ron Romanovsky for a musical theatrical production using the music and lyrics of Romanovsky & Phillips and Ron Romanovsky‘s solo albums.
It might also be a concert play list for a choral group or glee club- check with Ron for permissions and if he’s done any choral adaptations.
Visit this page for suggested songs and more information.
