Phil Collins Day
I will be attending my second Phil Collins Day this year in Brooklyn, on February 14. Phil Collins is a beloved Tom the Dancing Bug character, and this year, I’ve named myself Grand Marshall of the event, so I’m deeply honored.
You might ask: What is Phil Collins Day? And is Phil Collins himself involved? And the answers are: It’s complicated. And No, not even a little.
If you’re in or near NYC and would like to join me in a celebration of the Chiswick Charmer*, please do. I’ll be wearing a yellow baseball cap; say Hi, and we’ll exchange fist bumps and maybe some Phil Collins anecdotes. I’ll be giving away some little Tom the Dancing Bug souvenirs to any Tom the Dancing Bug readers in attendance.
I plan to attend for most of the event; check @rubenbolling on Bluesky for updates the day of the event.
I’m also donating a sketched/signed Tom the Dancing Bug book to be raffled off at the event, which benefits Education Through Music. I’ll also bring an extra book or two in case anyone wants to buy one (cover price, signed etc.).
By the way, full info is here, but to clarify: Berry Park is not a park, but is an indoor bar/music venue.
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*Yes, The Chiswick Charmer is the new nickname I just made up for Phil Collins, born in Chiswick, London.