C&L's Late Night Music Club With Simon Phillips PROTOCOL V -- 'The Long Road Home'

The former Toto drummer has an electrifying band
By John Amato — January 31, 2026

My best friend just saw Simon Phillips and his band at Catalina Jazz Club last week and said it was amazing.

Phillips has played with a who's who of historic rock bands (including The Who) and this collection of talented musicians brings me back to the rock fusion days that I love so much.

Protocol V is an awesome band.

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