9/27/07 - Phish Reunion Fund!
Charlie Dirksen continues to make strides, with another Marathoning for Mockingbird event. This jaunt also launches the foundation's new Phish Reunion Fund.

9/5/07 - Emergency Grant Announced!
The Foundation will announce an emergency grant of $500 for Norwalk, CT, marching band, which experienced a devastating fire that caused $500K in damage. Your help is needed - more soon!

9/2/07 - SITG Availability Expands!
All 20 tracks of Sharin' in the Groove are now available from at least 52 (and, soon, 60!) online distributors. Your online purchases generate funds directly to the Mockingbird Foundation, and are currently the primary source of funding we receive!

8/16/07 - Marathon for Mockingbird!
Charlie (whose last run helped raise over $1250!) will be running in a second marathon in September, and several other board members are runners as well. They welcome you in similarly using the opportunity to help fund music education, and get an adreneline rush of support for others to get you across the finish line!

7/23/07 - Dirksen Runs Marathon!
Beloved Phish.net veteran and Mockingbird Foundation Board member will run the San Francisco Marathon next Sunday, and offers some tasty enticements (including a generous matching commitment) for those who donate to the Foundation between now and then.

6/24/07 - RIP Leigh Ann Lamphere
A beloved Vermont music educator passed away unexpectedly last Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made for an Arts & Music Fund in Leigh's name in care of George Cormier, P.O. Box 340, Morrisville, VT 05661.

06/21/07 - Mbird @ Giveline
Every purchase at this online store generates a substantial donation to the Mockingbird Foundation, from an average of 16% up to 33%!

6/19/07 - Music Makes Grades?
A recent study has established that students in high-quality school music education programs score higher on standardized tests compared to students in schools with deficient music education programs, independent of the socioeconomic level of the school or school district. Regardless of the school, improve the music program, and grades should improve!

06/18/07 - RIP Sicky
We join family and friends (and esp. those at PT) in mourning the loss of Walter "Sickyshred" Blackler, and acknowledge the dozens of memorial contributions made in his name.

2/19/07 - Phix's Farewell!
Phix are preparing to end their five-year run as phans' favorite Phish cover band. Regular supporters of (and contributors to!) the Mockingbird Foundation, these guys have done great things both on and off stage. They're in the Southeast through 3/4, then Midwest and Northeast April 12-22, with a Colorado tour this summer winding up to a farewell festival - don't miss it!!

12/15/06 - Shop online here!
When you shop online via one of these affiliate links (to Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and others), a piece of your purchase price comes to us, and then directly to music education for children. It raises more than you may realize, and is easy to do - just bookmark this page, and start there next time you shop online at any of our affiliates. Thank you!!

12/1/06 - Phix Benefit!
Phix's third annual holiday benefit for the Mockingbird Foundation will be Saturday 12/16 @ The Gothic Theater in Denver, a venue Phish played 15 years ago! All proceeds are donated to Mbird, and the opening set is Young And In The Gutter (featuring members of Shanti Groove).

10/3/06 - MissionFish Auctions
Six posters, programs, and related items are being sold on Ebay with 10-15% of the proceeds going to Mockingbird!

8/7/06 - White Paper #1
Mbird has released the first in a series of white papers, summarizing Foundation data to reflect on questions pertitent to contemporary Phish history. The first, of potential use to fans and journalists alike, looks at how much the members have played together since the breakup, compared to the hiatus.

6/25/06 - Pendants In!
Beautiful, hand-etched and fused, diachroic glass pendants featuring the Mockingbird logo are now available, as the newest addition to our available donation premiums.

6/14/06 - DeLucia Awards!
The Mockingbird Foundation has announced the four inaugural winners of the DeLucia Award for Innovation in Music Education, as well as the winner of the first DeLucia Prize: Dr. Will Schmid.

6/17/06 - Thank you!
The Foundation has benefited greatly from the generosity of many Phish fans, and we've added new ways of thanking you while making the exchange even more meaningful. Now, there's a new way to earn those awards, gradually over the course of the year!

6/7/06 - Donate via Ebay
Mbird has teamed with Mission Fish, Ebay's giving arm, to allow you to support music education through your Ebay purchases and sales. The next time you sell something on Ebay, designate a portion of the proceeds for Mockingbird. That will also give a new outlet for exposure, as Phish fans can see a page listings all items that will benefit Mbird.

6/4/06 - Mbird on TV!
On the 6/3/06 airing of Ultimate Poker Challenge, Jesse Martin wore a Phish Local Crew shirt and an orange Mockingbird Foundation sweatband - and came in third!.

4/20/06 - Mbird Supports Ella!
A grant to the UNCF's Ella Fitzgerald Foundation is our 150th disbursement, and brings Mockingbird grants to a total of over $500,000!

4/14/06 - SITG 25% off!
We've lowered the price of Sharin' in the Groove on Amazon from $19.99 to $14.20, but the supply is running out, so order soon!

4/7/06 - 40K Sold for Charity!
Phish fans have bought over 40,000 copies of The Phish Companion, supporting a half million dollars for music education! The second edition contains thousands of updates, and a dozen new kinds of information - get one before they're gone, and help us help more charities!

4/3/06 - Braille Book!
The Mockingbird Foundation and the Mimi Fishman Foundation have joined forces to fully fund publication of Who's Afraid of Braille?

3/31/06 - Big News Comin'!
On April 24th, we'll announce our 150th grant, which will bring the total amount we've distributed to over $500,000!

1/27/06 - Mozart's Birthday!
Wolfgang Amadeus would turn 250 today. Celebrate with a song!

1/4/06 - Braille's Birthday!
We've announced 15 new grants (over $68K), including one marking Louis Braille's birthday, reaching a total of $495,134 to date.

12/22/05 - Grammied Grantee!
Kid Pan Alley, a previous Mbird grantee, have received a Grammy nomination!

12/8/05 - Boston Benefit!
Pete Pidgeon is producing a benefit for Mockingbird tomorrow night in Boston, with Fluttr Effect, Hairy Apes BMX, and Malachy Papers.

11/23/05 - Phix Benefit!
Phix will be holding their annual Mbird benefit Sat. 11/26, featuring the High Country Horns at Cervante's Masterpiece Ballroom in Denver!

11/12/05 - SITG @ Best Buy!
Sharin' in the Groove is now available from BestBuy.com

11/11/05 - Gift Guidance
AMC has released guidelines for buying musical instruments. Think Christmas/Chanukuh!

10/18/05 - Tech. Assistance!
Mbird announced technical assistance to grantees in the form of public relations guidance.

10/11/05 - Hurricane Relief!
The Foundation has announced a four-part, $15K program to respond to recent hurricane disasters.

10/5/05 - Trey Aftershow!
The Nov 26th Phix show follows Trey's Fillmore show a mile or so away, and is also the band's annual benefit for Mockingbird.

9/15/05 - SITG on Nugs!
Sharin' in the Groove is now available via Nugs.net's LiveDownloads

9/3/05 - Storm Relief Starts!
Mbird has donated $5K to Conscious Alliance for a relief effort to New Orleans. We'll announce other storm relief contributions in the coming days, and encourage you to contribute as well.

8/8/05 - Drumsticks Donated
Over 1K drumsticks to 2 Burlington groups!

6/25/05 - $60K More in Grants!
The board has announced 14 new grants, bringing the total to nearly $420,000!

5/30/05 - SITG Digital Downloads!
All 20 tracks from Sharin' in the Groove are now available for purchase via iTunes, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, BuyMusic, MusicMatch, Sony Connect, MusicIsHere, Liquid Digital Media, PassAlong, MusicNet, Puretracks, MusicNow, and LoudEye!

4/18/05 - SuperJam Raffle!
SuperJam 05 will benefit Mockingbird, and include a huge raffle - Win Bonnaroo tickets!!

3/23/05 - Monthly Support!
Now you can support Mbird @ only $2 per month, automatically via PayPal!

3/18/05 - AGP Benefit
WGFR's '05 SuperJam, featuring Addison Groove Project at Glens Falls Civic Center, will will benefit The Mockingbird Foundation and American Cancer Society in memory of John Hall, the bassist from AGP who died from cancer in November.

2/26/05 - LKR Event!
Little Kids Rock will host an intimate benefit in the Bay Area on Wed 3/3.

2/9/05 - 100th Grant!
We've announced 13 new grants, totalling $54K.

2/9/05 - New LivePhish!
Two more shows - 11/30/94 and 12/1/94 - are available, and a portion of the profits are donated to Mockingbird.

2/7/05 - Music stops stress
New research on music-based stress reduction

2/2/05 - Join Jambase!
Our friends at Jambase.com have raised $3K for Music in Schools Today. Buy a calendar and help!

2/1/05 - MIOSM coming!
Music in Our Schools Month is only a month away!

1/23/05 - New emergency grant
Self Help Graphics and Art in East L.A. needs your help. We've given $500, bu they need more!

1/17/05 - Mbird adopts Phish.net
We're assuring that the oldest and most complete phan site will continue in perpetuity!

1/9/05 - Mbird in IEEE Spectrum

1/7/05 - Music Library
Mbird has provided 400 CDs, 19 CD players, and more to a music library for cancer patients - you can help, too!

12/20/04 - Son Seals, RIP
We mourn the passing of Son Seals, author of Phish staple "Funky Bitch" and contributor to Sharing in the Groove.

12/10/04 - Charity Calendar
Our friends at Jambase.com are offering a 2005 calendar, from which all proceeds support Music is Our Schools Today. Buy two!!

11/29/04 - John Hall, RIP
We mourn the loss of Addison Groove Project bassist John Hall.

11/19/04 - 14 new grants!
We've now raised over a half million dollars, & donated $63,420 more to charity!

11/01/04 - Yonder Support!
To herald their new live album, Yonder Mountain String Band will be making a donation to the Mockingbird Foundation, and the Foundation is hosting a contest for a signed copy of the album, and a signed copy of their New Year's Eve poster. .

10/29/04 - Relix support!
Subscribe now to relix, and 10% of the subscription price is donated to the Mockingbird Foundation. Plus, get the alternate cover for the Phish collector's issue, newspapers from Coventry,and more!

8/19/04 - More Fans Lost :(
We mourn the loss of Michael Winepol, Sean Travis, and Lindsay Malkiewcz, who died in traffic on the way to Coventry.

7/7/04 - Org. Chart Released
The Foundation has released an organizational chart detailing a half dozen changes and updates to the formal structures overseeing our various activities.

7/1/04 - Mbird Advisory Panel
The Foundation has announced a panel of fourteen Phish luminaries and professional colleagues who've agreed to help us continue our afforts.

6/28/04 - New DeLucia Award
The Foundation has instituted an annual award and a $1,000 prize to recognize innovation in music education.

6/11/04 - Emergency Fund
A 3% set-aside was established in February, to help identify music education emergencies in need of relief.

6/3/04 - Statement on Breakup
The Foundation board released a statement reacting to the news that Phish will disband.

4/12/04 - Get Involved!
If you want to have fun by helping to spread the word about Mockingbird, just send a quick email to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@mbird.org!

12/15/03 - Water bottles ready!
The shipment has arrived, and the bottles are ready for your orders. Do it soon, as these are hot and we don't have many! 32 oz, straw, lid, filter, and more!

2/9/05 - 100th Grant!
We've announced 13 new grants, totalling $54K.

2/9/05 - New LivePhish!
Two more shows - 11/30/94 and 12/1/94 - are available, and a portion of the profits are donated to Mockingbird.

2/7/05 - Music stops stress
New research on music-based stress reduction

2/2/05 - Join Jambase!
Our friends at Jambase.com have raised $3K for Music in Schools Today. Buy a calendar and help!

2/1/05 - MIOSM coming!
Music in Our Schools Month is only a month away!

1/23/05 - Another emergency grant
Self Help Graphics and Art in East L.A. needs your help. We've given $500, bu they need more!

1/17/05 - Mbird adopts Phish.net
We're assuring that the oldest and most complete phan site will continue in perpetuity!

1/9/05 - Mbird in IEEE Spectrum

1/7/05 - Music Library
Mbird has provided 400 CDs, 19 CD players, and more to a music library for cancer patients - you can help, too!

12/20/04 - Son Seals, RIP
We mourn the passing of Son Seals, author of Phish staple "Funky Bitch" and contributor to Sharing in the Groove.

12/10/04 - Charity Calendar
Our friends at Jambase.com are offering a 2005 calendar, from which all proceeds support Music is Our Schools Today. Buy two!!

11/29/04 - John Hall, RIP
We mourn the loss of Addison Groove Project bassist John Hall.

11/19/04 - 14 new grants!
We've now raised over a half million dollars, & donated $63,420 more to charity!

11/01/04 - Yonder Support!
To herald their new live album, Yonder Mountain String Band will be making a donation to the Mockingbird Foundation, and the Foundation is hosting a contest for a signed copy of the album, and a signed copy of their New Year's Eve poster. .

11/8/04 - VPR interviews Mbirder
Mockingbird Founders Directors Jack Lebowitz was featured in the Vermont Public Radio documentary broadcast 10/27/04 entitled "Phish: The Final Curtain", discussing how Phish inspired him and other fans to create this charitable foundation.

10/29/04 - Relix support!
Subscribe now to relix, and 10% of the subscription price is donated to the Mockingbird Foundation. Plus, get the alternate cover for the Phish collector's issue, newspapers from Coventry,and more!

8/30/04 - SITG in Again
Sharing in the Groove is available through Amazon. The price is a bit higher than it used to be, but a much larger piece of that pie comes right back to music education for kids. 2 Discs. 20 Tracks. Very diverse, and lots of fun!

8/23/04 - New Study In!
The August issue of Psychological Science revealed the "first solid evidence that the study of music promotes intellectual development."

8/19/04 - More Fans Lost :(
We mourn the loss of Michael Winepol, Sean Travis, and Lindsay Malkiewcz, who died in traffic on the way to Coventry.

8/13/04 - TPC2 FAQ Up
A few frequently asked questions about the second edition of The Phish Companion are now answered online.

8/10/04 - 8 More Grants
The Foundation has announced eight new grants totalling $35,500.

8/3/04 - Coventry Fliers Ready
We need your help handing out Mbird fliers at Coventry. Whether you can print 5, 50, or 500, anything helps. The back has a puzzle, and there are three fronts (1, 2, 3) featuring fabulous photography from TPC2.

8/3/04 - Mbird on site
Our publisher (Backbeat) will have a tent on site at Coventry, offering TPC2 for a special discounted price. Copies will also be available at the HomeGrown Network tent. And check out the House of Live Phish, staffed by Mockingbird volunteers throughout the weekend.

7/19/04 - WFUV Phish Day
NYC public radio station WFUV will celebrate 'Phish Day' on July 20 by playing Phish every hour. DJ Dennis Elsas's afternoon show will feature a rare rebroadcast of Phish's in-studio performance and interview with Elsas from April 13, 1994, which took place just prior to Phish's legendary three-night stand at the Beacon Theatre.

7/15/04 - Half a Million Bucks!
Together, fan foundations MBird and the Mimi Fishman Foundation have raised a combined $500K!

7/9/04 - Broadcast Bird
Executive Director Ellis Godard will be interviewed live on Voice of America radio Monday, from 1:05-1:30 EDT, about the new book, the Foundation's future, and Phish.

7/7/04 - Org. Chart Released
The Foundation has released an organizational chart detailing a half dozen changes and updates to the formal structures overseeing our various activities.

7/4/04 - 2nd Edition Released!
We are proud to report that copies of the second edition of the Phish Companion (which happens to weigh 4.20 pounds) have begun to arrive on store shelves and, for preorders, via the mail. Call ahead to local bookstore(s) to ask if they have it in stock, and/or to find out when they'll have it in. And send feedback, including any errors or omissions, to mbird@mbird.org.

7/1/04 - Mbird Advisory Panel
The Foundation has announced a panel of fourteen Phish luminaries and professional colleagues who've agreed to help us continue our afforts.

6/28/04 - New: DeLucia Award
The Foundation has instituted an annual award and a $1,000 prize to recognize innovation in music education.

6/25/04 - TPC2 now shipping!
The 2nd edition of The Phish Companion has left the printer. Distributors begin shipping orders Mon the 28th. Books should arrive to store shelves in the coming week or two (call ahead to ask!) and individual preorders could arrive any day.

6/14/04 - Mbird Tops $250K!
We've raised over a quarter million, thanks to $80K from LivePhish, and announced 5 new grants!

6/11/04 - Emergency Fund Unveiled
A 3% set-aside was established in February, to help identify music education emergencies in need of relief.

6/7/04 - Summer flyers ready!
A huge puzzle and mbird news, ready for volunteers like you to print and distribute at summer shows - thanks! :)

6/4/04 - Order TPC2!
The second edition of The Phish Companion can now be ordered through its publisher, Backbeat. The book is at the printer now, and will ship later this month.

6/3/04 - Statement on Breakup
The Foundation board released a statement reacting to the news that Phish will disband.

5/3/04 - Latino Arts Grant!
The Foundation has announced a $5K grant to support the Center for Latino Arts in Boston.

4/12/04 - Get Involved!
If you want to have fun by helping to spread the word about Mockingbird, just send a quick email to our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@mbird.org!

2/11/04 - Detroit Vandalism Recovery
The Foundation has made a small contribution to help a Detroit public school recover from the vandalism of more than sixty instruments.

1/31/04 - Phans Fund Fire Fight
The Foundation has made a small contribution to help a rural N.C. school's band program recover from a brutal fire.

1/27/04 - Phix Benefit 3/18
Phish cover band Phix will perform at Nectar's in Burlington on March 18th, and all proceeds will benefit the Mockingbird Foundation. Several Foundation volunteers, including at least one board member, will be on hand to accept donations and answer questions.

1/17/04 - Arcoda's Album Proceeds to Mockingbird
Jamband Pete Pidgeon and Arcoda have announced that proceeds from their new album, At First Sight, will be donated to the Mockingbird Foundation.

12/15/03 - Water bottles ready!
The shipment has arrived, and the bottles are ready for your orders. Do it soon, as these are hot and we don't have many! 32 oz, straw, lid, filter, and more!

11/30/03 - New Positions Announced!
The board has appointed new volunteer roles, Artistic Director and Production Director. Read full details in the press release.

9/5/03 - Yet More Grants to Music Ed!
Mockingbird has distributed yet more funds to music education programs for children. This round includes $3,500 to the PRIME School in Tucson, Arizona, and $4,000 to the 242 Main Street Center in Burlington, Vermont (home to a little band named Phish). Mockingbird grants to charity now total nearly $200,000. Read full details in the press release.

9/3/03 - Raise $5-10 in Minutes!
Sign up for a free PayPal account, refer mockingbird@dslextreme.comand, and Paypal will donate $5 to the Foundation. Start a "merchant" account, and they'll donate $10! It's easy, only takes minutes, and will directly benefit grants to be announced soon! No signup fees, no monthly charges - they'll even throw you some spare change to verify your identity.

7/15/03 - Mockingbird Merch
We're happy to debut a whole slew of new merchandise to raise money for charity: check out shirts, hats, stickers, baby clothes, even a thong! Buy any of these twenty items with designs by Heather Hanly, for yourself or a gift -- and our proceeds will go straight to music education. A few other Mockingbird t-shirts are also availble from Homegrown. To shop, see www.homegrownmusic.net.

5/10/02 - Day at the Mission:
Monterey Festival this wekeend to benefit Mockingbird Foundation!

4/14/02 - Music Honor Society benefits Mockingbird!

2/8/02 - Two more Bonus tracks:
Velvet Sea and Whooley's Comet

1/8/02 - TTC Releases Live "Sand":
Tom Tom Club's upcoming live release, comprising the entirety of their October 14 performance from last year, will feature a rendition of Phish's "Sand." Tom Tom Club first played and recorded the track for Mockingbird's Sharin' in the Groove tribute.

1/2/02 - Direct Donations:
Mockingbird recently earned tax-exempt status, meaning that donations to the Foundation are now tax-deductible. We encourage you to donate online today, and we thank those who have already made generous contributions!

12/14/01 - Top Seller:
Sharin' in the Groove, our two-disc Phish tribute album, is the Homegrown Music Network's top seller for 2001 - and of all time!

12/8/01 - Benefit Concert:
On February 2, the Foundation with host a charity benefit concert at the Tongue and Groove in San Francisco, featuring Ten Ton Chicken and Ouroboros! Read the press release for details.

11/30/01 - Musical Gift Ideas:
Read our suggestions for musical gift ideas for children of all ages, including toys and CDs.

11/27/01 - New Grants:
The Foundation has released eight new grants, totalling $36,000 - and bringing our total funds disbursed to $172,000!

11/19/01 - Briggs Memorial:
At the request of his family, the Mockingbird Foundation is accepting memorial donations in the name of Andrew Steele Briggs. You can contribute by mail (to 1461-B Old San Jose Road, Soquel, CA, 95073) or online.

11/16/01 - Music and Hope:
A statement on 9/11, Afghanistan, & music.

11/15/01 - Contribute to the Book:
We are now soliciting and accepting contributions for the second edition of The Phish Companion!

11/1/01 - New SITG Bonus Tracks:
Two additional Sharin' in the Groove bonus tracks have been released for free download: "The Wedge" by the String Cheese Incident, and a special rendition of DJ Logic's "Cars Trucks Buses" featuring Michael Kang. This pair joins previous selections by Phil Lesh and Friends, the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Big Wu, and Ouroboros.

10/8/01 - Release Party Videos:
Check out videos from the release party for Sharin' in the Groove! See Funding Chair Kristen Godard presenting a plaque to Merl Saunders, Merl and friends performing "Julius" (7.7MB/1.7MB), and Ten Ton Chicken performing "Moma Dance" (3.3MB/9.3MB).

9.9.01 - Mockingbird Poetry:
Jambands.com sponsored a contest of poetry about the Mockingbird Foundation's efforts. Here are two fantastic contributions, including the "winner".

9.5.01 - Friends of Mimi
Please take a moment to acknowledge the supporters of the Mimi Fishman Foundation, and to remember Mimi.

8.13.01 - T-shirts Available:
Limited quantities of Mockingbird Foundation t-shirts (four designs) are now available from www.homegrownmusic.net.

8.10.01 - Radio Exposure:
Sharin' in the Groove, our Phish tribute album, has been the focus of radio programs in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Humbolt. Each show played 3-5 tracks and addressed the need for funding in music education.

7.17.01 - Sharin' in Stores!
The tribute is now in 1,100 stores in 44 states. Two discs for under $12, most of that goes to charity, and a fantastic lineup doing 25 Phish tunes - can't be beat!

7/13/01 - Press Kits Available:
Our press kits include both press releases and coverage (from MTV to Forbes Magazine).

7.9.01 - Customized Banners Available:
We have a large selection of customized banners and graphics to fit your site -- help us promote Mockingbird!

7.5.01 - Soundclips for all tracks on Sharin'

7.1.01 - Bonus Tracks Online!
We've released several bonus tracks to thank you for your support.

6/29/01 - Mockingbird Wins a Jammy:
The Mockingbird Foundation was proud to accept the Mimi Fishman Memorial Award, the Jammy Award given for community service. Mimi Fishman Foundation Director David Shulman presented the award at the Roseland Ballroom ceremony.

6/27 - "Tribute" Preorders Begin!
The Mockingbird Foundation announces distribution of SITG through 1,100 stores.

5/29/01 - Album Release Concert!
A charity concert will celebrate the release of Sharin' in the Groove, featuring Merl Saunders and His Funky Friends, and Ten Ton Chicken, July 12 at San Francisco's Great American Music Hall. The event benefits the Community Music Center of San Francisco and San Francisco Performances' Arts Education Program.

5/19/01 - Album Cover:
New York artist and graphic designer Chris Kornmann did a fabulous cover, using photos by Pete Sitzman.

5/10/01 - New Crossword Puzzle:
We now have a new crossword puzzle with all the songs and artists from Sharin' in the Groove.

5/9/01 - Supporters Thanked:
The album wouldn't exist without extensive gratis support from artists, studios, and more. Read our thank you.

3/15/01 - Calling All Volunteers:
Join the Mockingbird Volunteer Corps, and help us fund music education!