A humorous song with Sam Adams and Phil Melancon dedicated to the people of Chalmette, LA. [view]

After graduating high school, Phil earned his undergraduate degree in Elementary Education. He taught in Jefferson Parish for twenty years. During that time he established Gifted and Talented programs in numerous schools in... [view]

An instrumental song Phil Melancon wrote for a documentary a few years ago. [view]

Phil decided to stay during Katrina because he "lived in Uptown, you know, it's high ground." He also felt like he needed to stay behind to watch over the condominiums he was managing at the time. So he stayed. After... [view]

The Neutral Ground Coffeehouse has been a permament establishment of New Orleans for over 30 years. It's largest attraction is live music, mostly acoustic, every night by new and veteran musicians. Many national and local... [view]

Mr. Phil, Melon Songs 1. I Love Nachos 2. Floating in a Donut Hole 3. Just Pals 4. Gotta Hole in My Mouth 5. My Dad 6. He Liked You and Me (Song for Martin King) 7. Together (Jefferson Song) 8. Hurry, Here Comes the... [view]

Philip Melancon began his life in the area of New Orleans called "Gert Town." He lived close to Xavier University. Phil remembers living close to the New Basin Canal before it was filled in, and he also remembers the... [view]

Mississippi Gulf Coast after Katrina [Read more]

Journal entries created by Red Cross employee Bill Sullivan following several weeks spent serving hurricane victims on the Gulf Coast. Mr. Sullivan... [view]

On Sunday, September 4, 2005 the Louisiana State Police came driving down St. Claude Avenue and announced over a loud speaker that everyone had to be... [view]

I remember being at work at the Hilton Garden Inn on South Peters when the story of the hurricane was unfolding. We were all looking at the television in amazement and disbelief. However, none were making serious plans... [view]

We love Waffle House!!! [Read more]