Mark Phillips

     This morning, after having the Blues Traveler song "Hook" stuck in my head for better than 24 hours, I got to thinking about albums that have stuck with me over the years. I assume that everyone does this at one…Read more

     This month's song it The Hours. I think I wrote this song in college, maybe during my sophomore or junior year. I don't think I've played it again since I recorded it. I was trying to emulate Dylan's poetry, either…Read more

     So while listening to Weezer, at a rather loud volume, I decided that I'm going to write a short syllabus for fledgling garage bands. You may not realize it, but I love garage bands, especially playing in them. I don't…Read more

     So before anyone gives me a hard time, and I know who I should expect to hear from, I apologize for this blog being late this month. Life gets busy sometimes, and sometimes saying life is busy is a good…Read more

     I thought about the song for this month for quite awhile. I decided to make it Momma, I Don't Wanna Die For Oil. It was the first real protest song I wrote and I don't play it much anymore. I…Read more

     December's song is Snowy Day. Coincidentally, today we're getting our first big snowstorm of the season. I'm trying to like the white reflection bouncing around inside and off the apartment walls. I am enjoying watching my son play around in…Read more

     Yes, I know, I'm a few days late this month. No, I'm not pregnant, just been busy. Heheheeee...The I chose this month is Coming to Maine. It's the second track on the album and I've thought that it should be…Read more

      As I was sitting down to dinner with my son tonight, I realized that we needed something different to listen to. What music goes well with pork chops, fettucine alfredo. and broccoli? No Doubt, no doubt. I was flipping through…Read more

     This month's song is Denise, the lead off track for the Progressions album. I wrote this song in 2002 in New London, Connecticut. I was working as a hydrographer at the time, bouncing around the East Coast, towing boats, working…Read more

    Last night I fulfilled a lifelong dream. Well, at least it was on my "bucket list." Silly phrase that is totally being overused right now. So what was the dream of which I speak? It was seeing Weird Al Yankovic…Read more

     So this is a bit off topic, but then what isn't with me. I've been a bit frustrated with public education. We're pushing our kids too hard, holding them to unrealistic expectations, and not letting them be kids. Well, that's…Read more

      Hello all. The song this month seemed almost like a no brainer for me, once I put some thought into it. The song is Stockton Springs. Stockton Springs is a small town on the Maine coast, pretty much where the…Read more