Mark Phillips

I've posted two videos on my Youtube channel today. One is the John Henry, played on the banjo. I'm not a very good banjo player but it's fun. I like this song about man vs. machine and yes, I realize…Read more

Hello, Markfans, or people who read this because I've pestered you on Facebook until you feel obligated. Either way, welcome. I'm going to preview something I'm going to do next week. I'm going to post either a short video or…Read more

Okay, so I've broken down and done a Bruce cover. I guess I should break down and do a Neil Young cover, although it is funny to play a Neil Diamond song whenever someone asks me to do a song…Read more

Hey, it's Friday. I had a great gig at the Southside Tavern in Skowhegan last night. I love playing there. I'll be there again on December 13th. You should come, even if it means driving to Maine. Skowhegan is the…Read more

Halloween was great, as usual. We had warm weather and occasional rain showers, but it was fun. I love the community.

So if you're in Skowhegan, Maine tonight, stop by the Southside Tavern to hear me play. There's always…Read more

Happy Halloween! It's one of my favorite times of year, when ghouls and goblins go door to door begging for candy. I'll bet the dentists love it, too. Really, though, what a great way to build community. It's such an…Read more

Hello, Markfans....is that a cool name or what? I said I'd do more blogging and here's the fourth in a row. Joe recommended some Fountains of Wayne instead of Genesis. I love Fountains of Wayne. I only have "Welcome Interstate…Read more

Okay, so I commented on it and now I'm going to expand on it. I think the Springsteen cover is going to be...Atlantic City, although I'm digging Thunder Road, too. I must admit, I'm not a Springsteen fan. I was…Read more

So a good friend recommended "Born in the USA." Any others? I'll have more tomorrow, I'm sure.

So Mandy recommended a book of shape note singing. I'm not a huge fan of shape note singing but the history of…Read more

So I need to do more blogging. I'll have to make it a habit. I'm doing some interesting research on folk songs during the American Revolution. I haven't figured out how I'll work them into a set at a pub…Read more

   My new CD is on my website. Shipping is included and I know you want one!

   My trip to Eastport was great. I played at the Rose Garden, reconnecting with Al and Linda and meeting some new friends. On…Read more

     So this is my first blog entry. I'm a little behind technologically, as everyone close to me knows I tend to be. I'm really excited because my new cd's should be here tomorrow and I'm planning a release party. I'll…Read more