RIch Phillips

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Mark Lanegan is likely familiar to some. He was the front man to Screaming Trees and can also be heard on several Queens of the Stone Age track. He toured with regularly as well. One of a kind voice. Very deep, gravelly, soulful sound. He passed in 2022for reasons unknown. He did suffer from a near fatal bout of Covid in 2021. Quite a loss. Such a unique talent.

this song is haunting. Love to play it. Come out Aug. 22 too stone ledge distillery. Gonna be playing some tunes from 4-8.

Building some backtracks to perform this song with my Daughter.

A while back I built watches for both of my kids using a DIY Watch Club kit. They were challenging to assemble, but incredibly rewarding. So when it came time to build one for myself, I ordered a bronze GMT diver.

The kit arrived with the wrong dial.

Normally that would be frustrating, but sometimes the best ideas come from mistakes.

Instead of waiting for a replacement, I found a blank dial and had my wife and both of my kids paint their names on it before I assembled the watch.

My daughter’s went exactly as planned. My wife’s did too.

My son… well, first I had to track him down at a friend’s house because the kid has a better social life than I do. Then there was one wipe-off-and-try-again moment. It wasn’t perfect.

And that’s exactly why I love it.

I’ve always been drawn to things that show the human hand. Tool marks. Brush strokes. Scratches. Wear. They’re reminders that something was actually used, built, or loved by a real person.

A signature or a fingerprint is about the closest thing you can physically carry with you from someone you love. Now every time I look down at my wrist, I see their mark. It gives me a little reminder of home, no matter where I am.

It also made me think about how often good things begin with mistakes.

My watch exists because the wrong dial showed up.

My business exists because my uncle accidentally backed into my first motorcycle about a month after I bought it. It nearly tore the kickstand off the frame. At first I was sick about it. Then I realized something that has stayed with me ever since.

It’s just a thing.

Motorcycles are meant to be ridden. Watches are meant to be worn. Leather is meant to develop a patina. The best possessions aren’t the ones that stay perfect—they’re the ones that collect stories.

I stopped worrying about keeping that bike pristine and started cutting it apart to make it my own. That decision eventually became my business.

Maybe mistakes aren’t always mistakes after all. Sometimes they’re just the beginning of something better. DIY Watch Club | Watchmaking Richard Grabbe

I can’t thank enough for giving me the opportunity to play on their patio last year. It was such a great experience, and I’m honored to be coming back again!

If you’re free, come out and spend the evening with us. Riviera Too has an awesome patio, fantastic food, and a great selection of drinks. It’s a family-friendly atmosphere, so bring the whole crew—everyone is welcome. Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and making some new friends. Come hang out, enjoy the music, and make a night of it!

🎶 Mark your calendars! 🎶

I’ll be bringing the tunes to Stone Ledge Distillery in Defiance, Missouri on August 22nd from 4–8 PM.

Come enjoy an afternoon and evening of live music, great drinks, and beautiful Missouri countryside views. Grab your friends, kick back with a cocktail, and spend the day with us.

📍 Stone Ledge Distillery – Defiance, MO
📅 August 22
⏰ 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Looking forward to seeing some familiar faces and making a few new friends along the way!

May 29 Riviera Too ya’ll. I start at 7 goes till ten. Get on down up in here. One week from tomorrow.

Come on out May 29 to 7-10 so I can play some tunes for you. .grabs.oils suggested I play this song I figured she gets so much joy from it, I’ll give it a go. It’s really awesome to sing and play. It’s simple but all the best songs are. All loops are performed by me.

I’m getting pumped. Come out and have a blast. May 29 7-10 PM Riviera Too 3025 MO-94 St. Charles Mo 63301. Gonna be playing some covers and doing some looping. I wanna see some dancing.