RIch Phillips

07/04/2026

Building some backtracks to perform this song with my Daughter.

06/27/2026

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

06/09/2026

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!

06/08/2026

🎶 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!

05/21/2026

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

05/05/2026

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.

04/29/2026

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.

04/09/2026

Working on custom loops with drums and bass being played by me for an upcoming show at on May 28. Making quality loops takes a minute. But it’s so worth it. I haven’t performed live much over the winter so I’m getting my voice ready and freshening up my sound. I’m using a death by audios rooms pedal and a Aeros loop studio along with my quad cortex.

04/04/2026

This song was immediately one of my favorites as soon as I heard it. The world lost one of the greats in Chris Cornell. Every time I hear this one So many memories come flooding back. This is my lowkey cover of one of the greatest songs ever written. Thanks for listening.

04/02/2026