RIP Dennis Sullivan
We are humbled to help celebrate and memorialize the life of Dennis Sullivan, who passed away unexpectedly last August. We are honored to share these words of remembrance from his brother David: On August 28, 2020, we lost our...
Back to School Campaign
We hope you are enjoying the Summer, and staying healthy and safe. As of now, it appears that the majority of schools will be having students back in the classrooms this Fall. Luckily, many places are still taking precautions...
Sixth Annual Runaway Open – is on!
Registration is open for the Sixth Annual Runaway Open charity golf tournament for Phish fans, to be held in Denver 9/4/21 (the morning of the second show of the upcoming Dick’s run, over Labor Day weekend.) Details — We’ll...
Mockingbird Celebrates Pride
In celebration of Pride Month, an all-volunteer nonprofit founded and run entirely by Phish fans has announced an unsolicited $1,500 grant to the Los Angeles LGBT Center‘s Youth Services. The Mockingbird Foundation grant will support musical arts programming for...
RIP John “Fitz” Fitzgerald
We are honored to help celebrate and memorialize the life of John Fitzgerald, who passed away unexpectedly in January 2020. “Fitz” played keys in Runaway Gin – a Tribute to Phish, and in Buddhist Prodigies before that. Fellow band...
Mockingbird Tops 500 Grants !!
The Mockingbird Foundation, an all-volunteer nonprofit founded and run entirely by Phish fans, has now made more than five hundred (500) grants in music education. This morning, the Foundation announced fifteen (15) new grants totaling $113,600. Mockingbird’s 26th round...
RIP Bill “KOA” Massey
We are honored to help celebrate and memorialize the life of William Robert (“Bill”) Massey, who recently passed. Bill was beloved member of both the Oceans of Osyrus (formerly known as theRhombus.com) and more general Phish fan communities for...
Mockingbird Grants, Mapped
We’ve put all 493 Mockingbird Foundation grants (so far) into an interactive map. Find one (or more) grants near you, supporting music education and funded by Phish fans. To explore, visit mbird.org/grantsmap – or start with this intro tour:
Mockingbird Sessions Announced
The all-volunteer Mockingbird Foundation is proud to commemorate 25 years of providing music education to America’s young people by presenting The Mockingbird Sessions, a three-day celebration of music, education, and community. This free event – livestreaming on Fans.live June 4, 5,...
DeLucia Nominations Welcomed
The Mockingbird Foundation is proud to announce the continuation of the DeLucia Awards, recognizing outstanding examples in music education. Established in 2004, and previously awarded in 2010, 2015, 2017, and 2019, the DeLucia Awards honor Mockingbird founder Craig DeLucia,...