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Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. I am ecstatic to introduce today's episode, as it features both a knowledgeable guest who is well known within certain circles of the Phish community, and a thorough, wide-ranging discussion about three of the greatest improvisational rock concerts ever played: Phil and Friends at the Warfield Theater in San Francisco on April 15, 16, and 17, 1999.While not a Phish show, or even a Grateful Dead show, this run of concerts was a milestone for both bands. Not only was it the first time that members of the two major jambands shared a stage, it's notable that songs from both Phish and the Grateful Dead were played over the three nights. I've been listening to these shows since soon after they were played and they haven't aged a day. When Charlie Dirksen of Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation volunteered to discuss them and tell about what it was like to actually be there, I couldn't wait to hear about it. These shows have lived in my head for over 20 years, so to hear a first-person account of what they were like made for one of my favorite conversations I've ever had for this podcast.This episode easily could have been three hours long–every time a song was mentioned, it took a lot of willpower on my end not to insert yet another music clip. But there was so much to discuss before we even get to the music. Let's join Charlie to chat about his responsibilities at Phish.net, Steve Kimock's guitar wizardy, and where John Molo fits into everything, as we break down Phil and Friends from April 15, 16, and 17 at the Warfield Theater, in San Francisco, CA.

Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias, or more really, the third and final episode of “This Time Will be Different: 15 Years Since Hampton.” I am your host, Brian Weinstein.Today's episode ends our look back at what led to Phish's comeback at Hampton, 15 years ago on March 6, 2009. If you haven't listened yet, previous episodes have covered The pressures that led to the hiatus in 2000, the multi-faceted hot mess that was 2004, and the rebirth of the Phish experience in the early spring of 2009.When I first had the idea for this miniseries, I figured that today's episode, the one about Hampton 2009, would be an enormous undertaking. A full weekend of shows, easily making up the most important run of the band's career, marking the turning point from the past to the present that would introduce the 3.0 era. Yet, as my co-hosts and I were speaking–Charlie Dirksen and Scott Marks from Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation–it became more about our experiences and our personal feelings during that all-important March weekend.  In the end, that's what Attendance Bias is about–each guest's own experience at any given show. There is a lot more of this story to be told but, for now, this love-fest about Phish coming back to life  will settle things for now.To wrap things up, please welcome Scott Marks and Charlie Dirsken of Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation as we continue This Time Will be Different, Episode 3.

Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias, or more accurately, episode two of “This Time Will be Different: 15 Years Since Hampton.” I am your host, Brian Weinstein.Today, I join my two co-hosts: Scott Marks and Charlie Dirksen of Phish.net and the Mockingbird Foundation, to take a look at the 2.0 era, as well as Phish's breakup in 2004. For those of you who listened to episode 1, it was clear but not obvious, that Phish needed a break after Big Cypress, and it was never really in doubt that they would get back together. But in the second half of 2.0, mostly in the 2004 calendar year, it was glaringly obvious that Trey's physical health was in jeopardy, and the scene as a whole was rotting from the inside. In a little while, you'll hear Scott compare these three episodes to the original Star Wars trilogy–today's episode is The Empire Strikes Back. Our heroes are at their lowest point, and you have to be knocked down before you can rise up and win the day. It's telling that on Attendance Bias, 2.0 has, by far, the least number of shows represented by guests. It was, and continues to be, a divisive time in the band's history. I originally planned this episode to be about the time of Phish's breakup-2004 to 2008, and what the scene was like without the biggest band on tour. However, this conversation took a different route and we just went with it. It wasn't always a pretty ride, but it has heart and makes the comeback in the next episode all the more meaningful.But we have to have the darkness before the dawn. Today, please welcome Scott Marks and Charlie Dirsken of Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation as we continue This Time Will be Different, Episode 2.

Hi everybody and welcome to today's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein.The first week of March is always a conspicuous part of the year for me. No religious or secular holidays, no birthdays or wedding anniversaries in my social circle, but there is one series of dates that will always deserve some deep thoughts, if not any flowers, chocolate, or greeting cards: March 6-8 , 2009, when Phish returned to the live stage at the Hampton Coliseum. As of 2024, it will be 15 years since that beautiful weekend. Being a Phish stats nerd, round numbers hold significance for me, and looking back, it sometimes feels like the reunion happened to a completely different person. This is the topic for a three-episode miniseries, called: “This Time Will Be Different: 15 Years Since Hampton.” For the next three episodes, I will be joined by two co-hosts, Scott Marks and Charlie Dirksen of Phish.net and the Mockingbird Foundation. The three of us will take a look back, not only at the 2009 Hampton Reunion, but at the major Phish events that led to it, including the band's hiatus from 2000-2002, the breakup from 2004-2008, and then episode 3 will focus on that glorious weekend in March 2009. But let's not skip too far ahead. Today, please welcome Scott Marks and Charlie Dirsken of Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation as we open This Time Will be Different, Episode 1.

The role of authenticity in leadership cannot be underestimated especially in the world of technology. Authentic leaders possess a unique ability to inspire and motivate their teams, driving innovation and growth. One such exemplary leader is Adam Scheinberg, whose journey in becoming a leader in technology showcases the power of authenticity. Unlike many others in the field, Scheinberg did not follow the conventional educational path. Instead, he embarked on a different trajectory, leveraging his diverse background and experiences to carve his own niche. Through his authenticity, passion, and relentless pursuit of knowledge, Scheinberg not only defied expectations but also emerged as a respected leader, making significant contributions to the technology industry. His story serves as a powerful reminder that authenticity is a catalyst for success, propelling leaders to new heights and inspiring others to follow their own unique paths.Here's more about Adam ScheinbergAdam Scheinberg is the Vice President of Information Technology for Massey Services. Since 2003, he has overseen technology strategy for Massey Services, guiding the transition from a regional player to an enterprise organization with national presence. A graduate of James Madison University, Adam is a certified Project Management Professional. He has been recognized as Massey's Corporate Team Member of the Year, one of the Orlando Business Journal's 40 Under 40, one of Orlando Family Magazine's 2020 Supermen, and, most recently, was named “One to Watch” in Orlando Business Journal's “50 Most Powerful in Orlando.” Adam is also passionate about Orlando and is active in the Central Florida community. He serves as the Chair of the Orlando Repertory Theatre. His interest in furthering the technology community led him to help create and serve as the inaugural Chair of the Orlando Tech Council. Recently, as Chair of Class 103 of Leadership Orlando, Adam led nearly 100 local business leaders and entrepreneurs through an eight-month leadership and innovation experience. Adam is a strong proponent of the arts and arts education, and serves as Past President of The Mockingbird Foundation, an all-volunteer non-profit organization that supports music and arts education for children. He lives in Winter Park with his wife Jennifer and their two children, Jillian, 15, and Jack, 13.www.masseyservices.comwww.leadersintechpodcast.com

Don't make these five mistakes that I've seen over and over again while reading hundreds of grant proposals on behalf of The Mockingbird Foundation. Watch TEM291 on YouTube and head over to tem.fm for the TEM291 Show Notes including a list of topics covered in this episode as well as links to all references mentioned. ----- Do you ever jump from project to project and rarely seem to finish anything? Let TEM Coaching design you a personalized plan to help give you clarity on which things to work on and which to put on hold. I promise you will leave our session knowing exactly what your next move should be. Visit temcoaching.com to take control of your career today. ----- Want to help the show? Here are a few ways you can do that: 1. Want to access exclusive bonus coverage while helping to make more TEM episodes possible? Join the TEM Patreon family or support the show via a one-time Venmo payment: https://www.tem.fm/support 2. My next Apple Podcasts goal is 200 ratings and 75 reviews. Take just a minute to leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts to help me get there. Thank you! ----- Produced by Andrew Hitz for Pedal Note Media

This is a special episode that was recorded in the Dick's lot over Phish's Labor Day weekend run. We partnered with The Mockingbird Foundation for a philosophy of Phish roundtable. We touch on topics like the healing power of Phish, writing about the Phish community, and a lot more. You can check out journal articles here, and learn more at the Mockingbird site. Thanks for checking it out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are looking at a pivotal show in Phish's history, 8/13/93 from the Murat Theater in Indianapolis. This show features the legendary version of "Bathtub Gin" which is seen as a turning point in the band's ability to jam outside of the structure of their compositions. Charlie Dirksen and Brian Feller, two longtime fans and board members of The Mockingbird Foundation, join us to talk about the magical month of August 1993. Thanks to our partners at Green Future Wealth—they can help with all of your financial planning needs.Undermine is brought to you by Osiris Media. Executive Producers are Tom Marshall, RJ Bee, Brian Brinkman, Matt Dwyer, and Benjy Eisen. Produced and edited by Brian Brinkman and Eric Limarenko. Mixed and Mastered by Matt Dwyer. Production assistance from Christina Collins and Nick Cejas. Original Music by Amar Sastry. Art by Mark Dowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hi everybody and welcome to this week's episode of Attendance Bias. I am your host, Brian Weinstein. Today's guest is Phish twitter mainstay, Scott Marks of Phish.net and The Mockingbird Foundation. If you've ever looked up a setlist on Phish.net, noticed a tease in the middle of a jam, or discovered a crazy bustout statistic, Scott is part of the team that keeps track of all of that on Phish.net. I first knew about Scott years ago when he band to tweet setlist updates in real-time on Twitter at shows he's attended. Many times, his tweets beat out the official Phish From the Road account, if even by just a few milliseconds. And in this world of on-demand information where we all desire instant gratification for Phish updates, his feed is priceless. Once I got in touch with Scott, he was game to come on the podcast, but we had some trouble figuring out which show or jam to select. Scott threw out a lot of ideas and dates, but so many of them were taken that we had to go pretty far down the list until settling on segments of September 6, 2015 at Dick's, which featured the famous “THank You” encore. I'm glad that's where we ended up because there was so much to talk about in this fun show, even just in segments. Phish's rich history at Dick's, themed shows, and even surprising encore stats, plus more, are all touched on today.  So let's join Scott to talk about Bye Bye Foot, long awaited bustouts, and why themed setlists mean so much to us, as we discuss Phish's performance on September 6, 2015 at Dick's Stadium in Commerce City, Colorado

We Move Through Stormy Weather is BACK!For this episode, I am honoured and excited to be joined by Scott Marks! Scott has been part of the phish.net setlist team since 2009 and has been on the Board of Directors for The Mockingbird Foundation since 2015. From his Bizarchive account on Twitter, Scott provides live updates from Phish shows and Phish content in general to the masses. Join Scott and I as we dive into Stash, Phish in Mexico, the progression of their jamming through the 3.0 era, and more!Ryan's Pick: 8/31/21 ShorelineScott's Pick: 7/2/97 Amsterdam

What happens when a group of Phish fans with a common purpose get together and start a non-profit? The Mockingbird Foundation! Taraleigh and Dr. Leah talk with Liora Sponko and Drew Hitz, board members of the Mockingbird Foundation, about the incredible impact the organization has had on music education for children over the past 25 years. Liora shares her experience as a new member and Drew as a seasoned member for over a decade. Listeners learn about specific tour grants that go to each city Phish tours in to give back to the community as well as special projects in store. For the “Did you Know,” Leah shares the positive impact of early music education and Taraleigh gives detailed instructions in how to donate now for the “Daily Jam.”The Mockingbird Foundation is a non-profit organization founded by Phish fans in 1997 to generate charitable proceeds from the Phish community and beyond. Since they're entirely volunteer, administrative costs are less than 5% of revenues! So far, they've distributed over $1.9M to support music education for children – 534 grants in all 50 states! For more information about The Mockingbird Foundation, visit www.mbird.org. Liora Sponko leads interactive workshops and speaking engagements to help entrepreneurs, changemakers and creative professionals build an empowering mindset and harness energy to manifest their desires. She is a certified life coach and spiritual coach and has worked in the personal development industry for over 10 years. Liora also serves as the Senior Program Manager for the Oregon Arts Commission and Oregon Cultural Trust, the state agencies that help individuals and communities thrive through arts and culture. Liora is proud to be The Mockingbird Foundation's newest member of their Board of Directors as it combines her passion for music, philanthropy, Phish and service. In her free time, she enjoys everything outdoors and rockin out to live music as much as possible.Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He is probably best known for his time as the tuba player and co-owner of Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Please leave us a rating or review on iTunes and join our Facebook group to dive deeper into the conversation of live music and health and wellness.Groove Therapy is brought to you by Osiris Media. To discover more podcasts that connect you more deeply to the music you love, check out osirispod.com. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Check out the We Move Through Stormy Weather blog! Featuring keyboard rig breakdowns, show reviews, and more from across the jam band spectrum, be sure to sign up for the email list so you don't miss anything! ryanstorm.substack.comSeason 2 has arrived!! To kick it off, I am very excited to have Drew Hitz on to talk Mike's Song! Drew is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries. He has appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, Utah Symphony Orchestra, U.S. Army Blues, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. Drew is also proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit which has awarded grants in all 50 states totaling over $1.9 million to help bring music education to children. Listen to us dive into our favourite versions of the song, talk about sound dynamics in improvisation, the Jon Fishman's Almost TAB tour, and what we can expect from Phish on their upcoming fall run!Ryan's Pick: 8/2/17 MSGDrew's Pick: 12/31/95 MSG

Welcome to this week’s episode of Attendance Bias! This week’s guest is President of The Mockingbird Foundation, Adam Scheinberg. The Mockingbird Foundation turns 25 years old this year, and to celebrate, the Foundation is hosting The Mockingbird Sessions; a series of live streams, performances, and masterclasses on Fans.live for free from June 4-6, 2021. The Mockingbird Foundation is somewhat synonymous with Phish charities, and so I was thrilled to have the opportunity to hear about the inner workings of the foundation, Adam’s role within it, as well as the details about the Mockingbird Sessions.Adam chose to discuss Phish’s show at The Grey Hall in Copenhagen, Denmark on July 2, 1998. Throughout today’s conversation, Adam talks about what brought him to Europe in the summer of 1998, the slate of new songs debuted on this tour, and the all-time version of “Ghost” that was played at this show.So let’s join Adam to hear about all of the topics  and more.

Our sponsor: Houghton Hornswww.houghtonhorns.comUse code "REX" for $19 entry to Rex Richardson's "Inside the Practice Room"!Hitz Academy - Inside the Practice Room with Rex RichardsonAndrew Hitz has appeared as a soloist, clinician and speaker in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. He is probably best known for the 14 years he spent touring the world as the tuba player and co-owner of Boston Brass. Andrew has also performed with the National Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Utah Symphony, Kennedy Center Honors Orchestra, U.S. Army Field Band, U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West, Imani Winds, T’Ang Quartet, Dallas Brass, Alarm Will Sound, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lin Manuel Miranda, Renée Fleming, Trey Anastasio, Steve Gadd, Medeski, Martin & Wood and as a soloist with the U.S. Army Blues and the Marine Band of Mexico.As an Educational Ambassador for Jupiter Band Instruments, Andrew appears all over the world as both a teacher and performer. He has presented at over 20 state music educator conferences and taught master classes at some of the finest music schools in the world including Juilliard, the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore. Andrew has also spoken about the music business and entrepreneurship at many colleges and universities including Northwestern University, Carnegie Mellon and the University of South Carolina, where he appeared as a thought leader specializing in marketing and social media at David Cutler's The Savvy Musician In Action Retreat.Andrew hosts two podcasts through his latest venture, Pedal Note Media, a digital media company founded with former Boston Brass colleague Lance LaDuke. Pedal Note Media provides products and programs to educate, entertain and inspire music teachers, players and fans. "The Brass Junkies" is a podcast interviewing the best brass players in the world on everything from the serious to the ridiculous, just like the music business. Previous guests have included Joe Alessi, Carol Jantsch and Marty Hackleman. The other is "The Entrepreneurial Musician" which features interviews with some of the most successful people in the music business. Previous guests on TEM have included David Cutler of The Savvy Musician, Ranaan Meyer of Time for Three and Noa Kageyama of The Bulletproof Musician.Andrew is also the author of "A Band Director's Guide To Everything Tuba: A Collection of Interviews with the Experts" which features interviews with Sam Pilafian, Pat Sheridan, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and others. The second volume, "A Band Director's Guide to Everything Trombone: A Collection of Interviews with the Experts", features interviews with Joe Alessi, Harry Watters, Ralph Sauer and others and is available now.Andrew is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit organization which has awarded over $1.8 million in grants to help bring music education to underserved populations.Andrew is a graduate of Northwestern University. He studied with Rex Martin and was the Graduate Teaching Assistant for Sam Pilafian at Arizona State University.Andrew lives in the Washington, DC area with his son Nicholas, his dog Izabella, and his wife Tiffany, who he thinks is the best band director in the country. He is an avid sports fan, loves history, and has seen the band Phish in concert 20Support the show (https://thatsnotspit.com/support/)

Thank you for tuning in! We have a great interview with Stephanie Jenkins, Bill Ryan and Scott Marks of The Mockingbird Foundation, talking about The Mockingbird Sessions (streaming live on Fans.live on June 4-6). We hope you enjoy the conversation and that you can tune in and support Mockingbird. Also, we'll be undergoing some big and really exciting changes on The Drop, which we'll share with you in just a few days. Until next time... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For this episode of We Move Through Stormy Weather, I am so excited to be joined by Pete Mason! Pete is a teacher and writer living in Albany, NY. "Counting Down the Number Line" is his fourth children's book with illustrator Ryan Kerrigan. He promotes PhanArt shows and runs PhanArt.net, highlighting music-inspired fan creations while supporting The Mockingbird Foundation and Groovesafe. He is also a publisher for New York State Music. Listen as we dive into Piper, full-band Drums jams, late-90s Phish festivals, and more!Ryan's Pick: 9/4/16 Dick'sPete's Pick: 7/18/99 Camp OswegoCheck out the We Move Through Stormy Weather merch store here!!

Thanks for tuning in, hope you enjoy! Phemale-Centrics—Summer '97. Following up on the Dinner & A Movie from last week, Dawn and Merry reminisce with Phish fans about this summer Of 97 tour. They asked for memories, which is a really cool approach. Brando Rich from CashorTrade called in to share his tour story and update them on what's going on with CashorTrade during the pandemic.HF Pod—New Phish Archival Release. This week, Matt and I discuss the latest archival release from LivePhish—3/8/93 from Santa Fe, NM. We had fun with this one, and spent some time talking about why and how these releases get put together, and about the state of Phish in 1993. Beyond the Pond—Radio City Ghost. Brian and Dave go back to 5/22/00 to the Ghost from Radio City Music Hall. They're joined by a guest, and as always, they talk about other music, including a deep dive into the worlds of krautrock and early-2000s NYC music. Brokedown Podcast—Chris Funk of The Decemberists. This new episode features Jonathan chatting with Chris Funk, guitarist of The Decemberists, who has a new solo album out. They talk about the album and Chris's history as a Deadhead, listening to some of his music along the way, before diving into a heavy slice of Grateful Dead music.Mockingbird Foundation Protecting Music Education During COVID-19. We were really pleased to be able to talk to Stephanie Jenkins and Bill Ryan, board members of the Mockingbird Foundation. They announced this week that the foundation will be using emergency grant funds to rapidly help protect music education in these unprecedented times. Between now and July 31st, the Foundation will match the first $25,000 in donations made by our community to give at least $75,000 total to #ProtectMusicEd! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our friends from New Tribe are an evolving collection of musicians, seekers, artists, writers and explorers engaging in psychedelic (“soul-revealing”) experiences. At the heart of this social experiment is a band, a catalyst. Their music seeks new ground through live and studio explorations, with roots in American musical traditions, reinterpreted for modern listeners.We hang with Adam and Eric from New Tribe and discuss their 20 year journey of evolving music, living in a world where you feel like the alien, the challenges of creating music while living in different cities, the current state of affairs affecting the world, and much more.For more info on New Tribe including music, media, and more go to: newtribesounds.spaceBecome a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY!Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR!***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!!INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:AMENDOLA vs. BLADESDid you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That's why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation. Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities. Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office - so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100 - 150,000 dollars every year in grants. To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D - dot- orgNo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 093 we discuss the wild and experimental jam off Funky Bitch on November 22, 1994 from Columbia, MO. Deep in the heart of November 1994, the band leapt off a Jon Fishman mistake into a 25 minute jam that helped to define the larger goals of the era. Songs featured in this episode are:Mosses: “TV Sun”Tortoise: “TNT”Steve Mason: “Lonely”— — —In addition, we discuss two new 2020 records we highly recommend: Matt Lajoie: “Everlasting Spring” and Steven Malkmus: “Traditional Techniques”— — —We encourage all BTP Listeners to check out Amigos w/ Mike Finoia on Osiris Media.— — —Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That’s why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office — so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100–150,000 dollars every year in grants.To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D — dot- org— — — If you’re like me, things like Music, Running, and Cooking all bring me happiness and meaning. However there are times where even the things you rely on for happiness are not enough to help you achieve your goals. The good news is, BetterHelp Online Counseling Is there for you.BetterHelp Online Counseling is a way for you to connect with a professional counselor in a safe, private, and conveniently online environment. Schedule your own secure video or phone session, plus chat & text with your therapist. Everything you share is confidential & Licensed professional counselors are available with specializations in:DepressionStressAnxietyRelationshipsSleepingTraumaAngerFamily ConflictsLGBT MattersGriefSelf EsteemBetterHelp is available worldwide, and if you’re not happy with your counselor at any time, you can request a new one at no additional charge. With over 3000 Licensed Therapists, you can start communicating in under 24hrs with non-crisis Counselors. Schedules can be set up weekly over video or phone, and Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.I’ve been using BetterHelp for the last few months and I feel a strong sense of clarity, purpose, and understanding in speaking with my counselor. It’s important to speak with a professional when you’re feeling in need of communication and... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 092 we are joined by Washington Nationals Closer & World Series Champion, Sean Doolittle to chat about Phish, Baseball, and much more in a wide-ranging, two-part interview. Sean is a huge music fan who found Phish over the last few years and has become a great ambassador for the band throughout the majors. In addition, he’s also incredibly thoughtful athlete who champions a number of progressive causes we’re both passionate about. We were excited to chat with him a bit about all these things and more & encourage you to check out both episodes even if you’re a fan of a rival team.— — — We encourage all BTP Listeners to check out Touchdowns All Day w/ Jon Barber for play-by-play analysis of The Disco Biscuits.— — — Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That’s why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office — so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100–150,000 dollars every year in grants.To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D — dot- org— — — If you’re like me, things like Music, Running, and Cooking all bring me happiness and meaning. However there are times where even the things you rely on for happiness are not enough to help you achieve your goals. The good news is, BetterHelp Online Counseling Is there for you.BetterHelp Online Counseling is a way for you to connect with a professional counselor in a safe, private, and conveniently online environment. Schedule your own secure video or phone session, plus chat & text with your therapist. Everything you share is confidential & Licensed professional counselors are available with specializations in:DepressionStressAnxietyRelationshipsSleepingTraumaAngerFamily ConflictsLGBT MattersGriefSelf EsteemBetterHelp is available worldwide, and if you’re not happy with your counselor at any time, you can request a new one at no additional charge. With over 3000 Licensed Therapists, you can start communicating in under 24hrs with non-crisis Counselors. Schedules can be set up weekly over video or phone, and Financial Aid is available for those who... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 092 we are joined by Washington Nationals Closer & World Series Champion, Sean Doolittle to chat about Phish, Baseball, and much more in a wide-ranging, two-part interview. Sean is a huge music fan who found Phish over the last few years and has become a great ambassador for the band throughout the majors. In addition, he’s also incredibly thoughtful athlete who champions a number of progressive causes we’re both passionate about. We were excited to chat with him a bit about all these things and more & encourage you to check out both episodes even if you’re a fan of a rival team. — — — We encourage all BTP Listeners to check out Touchdowns All Day w/ Jon Barber for play-by-play analysis of The Disco Biscuits.— — — Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That’s why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office — so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100–150,000 dollars every year in grants.To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D — dot- org— — — If you’re like me, things like Music, Running, and Cooking all bring me happiness and meaning. However there are times where even the things you rely on for happiness are not enough to help you achieve your goals. The good news is, BetterHelp Online Counseling Is there for you.BetterHelp Online Counseling is a way for you to connect with a professional counselor in a safe, private, and conveniently online environment. Schedule your own secure video or phone session, plus chat & text with your therapist. Everything you share is confidential & Licensed professional counselors are available with specializations in:DepressionStressAnxietyRelationshipsSleepingTraumaAngerFamily ConflictsLGBT MattersGriefSelf EsteemBetterHelp is available worldwide, and if you’re not happy with your counselor at any time, you can request a new one at no additional charge. With over 3000 Licensed Therapists, you can start communicating in under 24hrs with non-crisis Counselors. Schedules can be set up weekly over video or phone, and Financial Aid is available for those who... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Andy Frasco, of Andy Frasco and the U.N and Andy Frasco's World Saving podcast returns to No Simple Road with a visit to the Schapladay Pad before his show at the Crystal Ballroom with Umphrey's McGee. Andy and the crew go deep talking about Andy's anxiety, dealing with loneliness, what it's like to rise in success, relationships, being good to yourself and a ton more!Check out the Andy Frasco's World Saving Podcast everywhere you get podcasts and head to andyfrasco.com for tour info, merch, and moreBecome a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY!Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR!***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!!INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:AMENDOLA vs. BLADESANDREW HENDRYXDid you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That's why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation. Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities. Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office - so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100 - 150,000 dollars every year in grants. To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D - dot- orgNo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 091 we assess Phish’s fourth run in Mexico, focusing on what very well may be the best version of Waves we’ve ever heard. Following last year’s high quality run, the band returned with what felt like a vengeance, throwing down rarities, jams, and excellent sets throughout the entire weekend. Songs featured in this episode are:John Moreland: “I’m Learning How To Tell Myself The Truth”Kvelertak: “Bratebrann”Neil Young: “When Your Lonely Heart Breaks”The Fiery Furnaces: “Chris Michaels”— — — We encourage all BTP Listeners to check out Inside Out w/ Turner & Seth for all your Jamband news & interviews.— — — Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That’s why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office — so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100–150,000 dollars every year in grants.To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D — dot- org— — — If you’re like me, things like Music, Running, and Cooking all bring me happiness and meaning. However there are times where even the things you rely on for happiness are not enough to help you achieve your goals. The good news is, BetterHelp Online Counseling Is there for you.BetterHelp Online Counseling is a way for you to connect with a professional counselor in a safe, private, and conveniently online environment. Schedule your own secure video or phone session, plus chat & text with your therapist. Everything you share is confidential & Licensed professional counselors are available with specializations in:DepressionStressAnxietyRelationshipsSleepingTraumaAngerFamily ConflictsLGBT MattersGriefSelf EsteemBetterHelp is available worldwide, and if you’re not happy with your counselor at any time, you can request a new one at no additional charge. With over 3000 Licensed Therapists, you can start communicating in under 24hrs with non-crisis Counselors. Schedules can be set up weekly over video or phone, and Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.I’ve been using BetterHelp for the last few months and I feel a strong sense of clarity... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A chance meeting at Northwest String Summit last year lead up to this week's guest, Karen Lasher, coming on No Simple Road. Karen is a music fan with a passion for helping the musical community bring the vibe and love of the music festival out into the world at large! We talk to Karen about her musical roots, her vision for the community that we all love so much, how to keep ourselves healthy throughout the season, what we can do to bring the vibe home with us, and a whole lot more!Become a Patron through Patreon.com - This is how you get involved in making sure we can continue bringing you conversations with artists and talking about the things that connect us as a Family! JOIN THE NO SIMPLE ROAD FAMILY!Leave us a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify or wherever you get NSR!***THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY THE AMAZING AND INCREDIBLE SHOP TOUR BUS & DEFYNE PREMIUM CANNABIS!!!!INTRO MUSIC BY AND USED WITH OUR GRATITUDE AND THE PERMISSION OF:ANDREW HENDRYXMARCO BENEVENTOCIRCLES AROUND THE SUNDid you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That's why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation. Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities. Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office - so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100 - 150,000 dollars every year in grants. To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D - dot- orgNo Simple Road is part of OSIRIS MEDIA. Osiris is creating a community that connects people like you with podcasts and live experiences about artists and topics you love. To stay up to date on what we’re up to, visit our site and sign up for our newsletter. Osiris works in partnership with JamBase, which connects music fans with the music they love and empowers them to go see live music. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In Episode 090 we are joined once again by Music Writer & Phish Ambassador, Steven Hyden (@Steven_Hyden), to discuss our five favorite sets of 2019. We dive deep into the nuances of the last year for Phish as well as showcase the impact of their overall songwriting explosion of the last few years. Top Sets of 2019Brian: HM: Uncasville, CT — 07/09/19 I, 05. Charleston, SC — 12/06/19 II, 04. Columbia, MD — 06/23/19 II, 03. Providence, RI — 11/30/19 II, 02. Riviera Maya, MX — 2/22/19 II, 01. Commerce City, CO — 8/30/19 II Steven: HM: Manchester, TN — 06/16/19 II / Boston, MA — 07/05/19 II, 05. Charlotte, NC — 06/21/19 I, 04. New York, NY — 12/30/19 I, 03. East Troy, WI — 07/14/19 II, 02. Uncasville, CT — 07/09/19 II, 01. New York, NY — 12/30/19 IIDavid: HM: New York, NY — 12/28/19 I, 05. Charlotte, NC — 06/21/19 I, 04. St. Louis, MO — 06/12/19 II, 03. Camden, NY — 06/30/19 II, 02. Uncasville, CT — 07/09/19 II, 01. New York, NY — 12/30/19 — II— — —We encourage all BTP Listeners to check out the Helping Friendly Podcast, the best, pure Phish podcast out there!— — —Did you know that music can accelerate child brain development and strengthen intellectual, emotional, and motor skills, as well as overall literacy? Bringing music into the classroom can help kids explore the mind-body connection and become comfortable with self-expression. Sadly, many children’s music programs are lacking in the resources they need to let kids explore this creative space. That’s why Osiris is happy to partner with The Mockingbird Foundation.Founded in 1996, The Mockingbird Foundation is a volunteer-run non-profit organization dedicated to improving access to music education for America’s youth. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to dozens of music education programs, and funds those grants through a combination of fundraising, publishing, and the curation of Phish.net, one of the earliest Internet fan communities.Mockingbird is entirely volunteer, with no staff, no salaries, and no office — so every dollar really does make a difference in providing children’s music programs with the staffing, instruments, and support they need. The foundation gives over 100–150,000 dollars every year in grants.To donate or to learn more, visit mbird.org. That’s M-B-I-R-D — dot- org— — —If you’re like me, things like Music, Running, and Cooking all bring me happiness and meaning. However there are times where even the things you rely on for happiness are not enough to help you achieve your goals. The good news is, BetterHelp Online Counseling Is there for you.BetterHelp Online Counseling is a way for you to connect with a professional counselor in a safe, private, and conveniently online environment. Schedule your own secure video or phone session, plus chat & text with your therapist. Everything you share is confidential & Licensed professional counselors are available with specializations in:DepressionStressAnxietyRelationshipsSleepingTraumaAngerFamily ConflictsLGBT MattersGrief Self EsteemBetterHelp is... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we begin a new recurring feature: Drew's Corner. Drew Hitz is a friend of the podcast and a professional musician who brings excellent insight into Phish as both a longtime phan as well as a master of music theory. He will join us occasionally to share deep insight into shows he has experienced over his 25+ year career seeing Phish.Drew is a board member of The Mockingbird Foundation. Please support Mockingbird and their crusade to bring music education to children from all walks of life.Check out Mint Mobile and save money on your monthly mobile phone bill!Have you listened to Freak Flag Flying yet? What are you waiting for? This series goes deep with the legendary David Crosby in conversation with his friend, Steve Silberman. All four episodes of their conversation are available now.Check out The 27 Club, a new podcast series from the creator of Disgraceland. Their first season explores the life of Jimi Hendrix, including stories you may have never heard before.And if you haven't heard the conversation with Goose from the Brooklyn Podcast Festival, you can check out Under the Scales. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I am thrilled to bring you the first episode in a new series of talks we call This Is Orlando - Corner Office. The series is sponsored by my friends at Hylant and will feature Hylants own Client Executive Rachel Dobbs as my co host. In addition to her work at Hylant Rachel has served our community well over the past 5 years including her stint as Chair for the Seminole County Tech. Association and her involvement in the chamber as well as a plethora of community meet ups. The goal for Corner Office is to shine a light not only on the executives themselves but more so their involvement in our community and their efforts to grow and build the region through philanthropic and community events. Our first episode accomplishes this goal and so much more. Our guest this month is Adam Scheinberg, VP Information Technology at Massey Services Inc. and Vice Chair of the Central Florida Tech Alliance. In addition to these he also serves as the President of the Mockingbird Foundation and serves on the board for the Orlando Repertory Theater. If that’s not enough be sure to ask him about his work with Phish and Umphrey’s McGee, two of the most visible and prolific jam bands working today. A subscriber to the " What you give is what you get” school of philosophy he also manages to find time to spend with his wife and kids and when not working on behalf of our community will most likely be found checking out some live music or theater. Watch for future episodes of Corner Office around the middle of each month and future episodes of This Is Orlando around the first. Be sure to subscribe to This Is Orlando on iTunes and Google Play or wherever you get your podcasts. If you are feeling really adventurous like us on Facebook , Twitter and Instagram For information about sponsoring or becoming a guest on the show contact me at rwcoble@gmail.comMy thanks to Rachel and Carlos for their dedication and hard work. A special shout to my pals at The Orlando Game Space and Chad Hoover for providing the room to stretch out and get it done. We love what you are doing at the Game Space, keep up the great work. Doing this show is fun and we hope you enjoy what you hear. Get involved and help us spread the word about what a great community we are a part of. I hope to hear from you.

Episode 63 features Adam Scheinberg, who wears and has worn many hats in his life. Adam is the architect of Phish.net (as you know it today). He also did a lot of the masterminding of AllThings.Umphreys.com and does a major portion of the web work for them. If that somehow isn't enough for you (because it wasn't for Adam!), he is also the president of the Mockingbird Foundation.Adam was directed to me by Brando Rich of Cash or Trade (you may remember him from episode 54). Adam had helped with some of the initial frameworks for the CashorTrade site and their coding, so it was cool that Brando thought to recommend him for the podcast.Born and raised in Connecticut, Adam's family actually originated from the state of New York. Some of his family still resides in Connecticut, while he has actually moved down that coast a bit to reside in Florida. He starts off with some pretty astounding quick hits about his Grandfather and his life.Adam was set to follow in his own Father's footsteps: becoming a lawyer. He tells about the day that he was set to turn in his paperwork to apply for law school. He got some serious cold feet on what his previous plan for life had been and that became every bit the life-changing event that it sounds like.This path change ended up leading to Adam taking some time off to head out of the U.S., following Phish on their European tour in 1998 after he graduated college. Looking forward to "an adventure that had no direction", Adam packed his bags and headed off alone to travel to Europe.Following his amazing time in Europe, meeting some people who would re-enter his life later down the road, Adam entered the world of computer programming. His disdain for the setlist randomizer on Phish.net led to him reaching out to offer to fix it for them. This became, really, the catalyst for him eventually taking on a complete re-write of the Phish.net website.He originally started kind of toying with the site while Phish was on hiatus. Coincidentally, their decision to reunite came while Adam was working on re-tooling the site. The powers that be contacted Adam, essentially asking him how much longer it would take for him to have the site reconstructed and ready to go.Adam shares my respect for Umphrey's McGee and said "they are a band not afraid of taking technical risks". He talked a little bit about having written the tools to specifically help the band write their setlists. I have always been very real and forthcoming about how much I love what the band and their management does. They are imaginative, they are extremely thoughtful about their fans, they think way outside of the box and they love to keep it fresh.I loved hearing the stories that Adam told about the band and their dedication to their craft for what they play onstage at their shows, as well as for the product they deliver overall to the fans. I shared a story of my own from an LA show that I got to spend some time backstage with the band before the show and how a tease made its way into a song that night and how I got to see it all take shape. A special moment that I don't take for granted at all.After working our way further into his professional life, we made our way through his personal and family life as well. Adam talks about meeting his wife, their marriage and quickly starting their family. We evolved into talking about TV and movies with our kids and some of the things each of us have lucked out with our kids watching that isn't as painful as, say, Caillou (not really at all sorry, Caillou).It took us a while to get to it, but Adam talked about his move into the Mockingbird Foundation. He created some goals for the foundation and eventually made the tough decision to step down from Phish.net. I'm shortening this (that's what the episode is for, people!), but eventually this all just led to Adam becoming the President of the Mockingbird Foundation. Some of the stories he tells about grants that he has been able to be a part of with the Foundation are completely... Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/daddyunscripted. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mike & the Weekend Wook discuss the #PhishBracket that took Phish Twitter by storm, causing families to separate and parents to disown their 3.0 children. During the last hour of voting, Mike and the Wook talk about the creation of the bracket, mind blowing bracket busters, & much more nerdy Phish talk. #PhishBracket was sponsored by Osiris Network, and donations have been made to the Mockingbird Foundation, so do your part. HailTweezer! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dawneebee, Kristie and Snakey interview Phish.net's Scott Marks! Scott has been an integral part of the Phish community for years. He live Tweets during shows and provides set list on the go. Scott also is on the board of the Mockingbird Foundation, helping to raise money for children's music programs. After the interview, join us for our game show Market Price!Link to The Mockingbird Foundation- http://mbird.org/We’re part of the Osiris podcasting family. Osiris is a growing community of music and culture podcasts, connecting music fans with conversation, commentary and music. Osiris works in partnership with Relix, check them out for music news and information: https://www.osirispod.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're excited to talk with Ryan Chiachiere, who is known for his awesome work on Trey's Guitar Rig. We talk with Ryan about, well, guitar stuff, complete with a deep dive on Trey's equipment and setup, and complimented by lots of snippets. We also talk about how those effects and sounds have changed over time, and tap into Ryan's deep Phish and music knowledge. If you can, please support HF Pod Plus, where we do a couple extra podcasts every month. And if you haven't yet, review us on iTunes. It helps other people find the podcast. And if you can, support the Mockingbird Foundation. Great cause and a way to bring more music to more people. Oh also, we still have t-shirts. Contact us for links to buy a shirt! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we're back with two guests, Adam Lioz and Shaunea Robinson. They came to us through a post Adam wrote on Headcount.org, called “Phish Scene So White: Let’s Talk." We talk about Adam and Shaunea's Phish journeys, the post Adam wrote, the feedback from the piece, and hear about Shaunea's experience at Phish shows. And then we play some music that they both chose (tracks below). You can listen to this episode directly here. If you can, please support HF Pod Plus, where we do a couple extra podcasts every month. And if you haven't yet, review us on iTunes. It helps other people find the podcast. And if you can, support the Mockingbird Foundation. Great cause and a way to bring more music to more people. Oh also, we still have t-shirts. Check out the men's and women's versions here. -- Shaunea's picks 12/12/97, Saw It Again 8/8/98, Cavern 7/1/11, Peaches en Regalia 8/14/15, Llama Adam's picks 8/7/09, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley 7/27/13, Antelope 10/27/13, Rock & Roll 8/5/17, Gotta Jibboo Intro/Outro Music: Phish, 46 Days, 8/15/15 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, we're back with a very special interview with Katy Tur. As most of you know, she's known for her Phish banter on air, and probably better known as the host of MSNBC Live, which airs every weekday afternoon at 2pm ET. She also occasionally fills in on MTP Daily and other NBC news programs. We had a great conversation with Katy, that ranged from her favorite Phish tunes to a history of a fandom, and to her book, which comes out today, September 12, Unbelievable: My Front-Row Seat to the Craziest Campaign in American History. Order it now! If you can, please support HF Pod Plus, where we do a couple extra podcasts every month. And if you haven't yet, review us on iTunes. It helps other people find the podcast. And if you can, support the Mockingbird Foundation. Great cause and a way to bring more music to more people. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Strawberry night! We discuss night 2 of the Baker's Dozen run at Madison Square Garden with Becca and Andrew. Spoiler alert: They had fun. Elliot checks in again for a night 2 review of the donuts and the preshow atmosphere. Remember to send in your Baker's Dozen mini reviews by taking a voice memo on your phone and sending it to us at helpingfriendlypodcast at gmail dot com. Bonus points if you interview your neighbors at the show! Head over to Phish.net to check out the setlist and read about the amazing miracle grants the Mockingbird Foundation is giving out during the Baker's Dozen run. Also be sure to download the show at LivePhish.com where you can also get access to webcasts of the remaining nights of the MSG run. If you haven't already RSVP'd for our live podcast recording Saturday, 7/29 in NYC. what are you waiting for? We are looking forward to seeing you in person! And please support HF Pod Plus!Intro/outro music: Sublime, Doin' Time See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Formerly of the Boston Brass, Andrew Hitz is currently a freelance musician, clinician, podcaster, and speaker. In this episode he joins me for a discussion about tuba and offers his perspective on band, teaching, and the future of music education. Topics: Andrew's background and his new book series The Band Director's Guides Starting beginners on tuba and tips on posture and breathing. Having a characteristic sound for your instrument Thoughts about how music education needs to fight for survival and relevance Managing time and exploring creative opportunities early in a career Links: AndrewHitz.com The Band Director's Guides Pedal Note Media Boston Brass Baltimore Brass Tuba Stand Holst: First Suite in E-Flat Biography: Andrew Hitz is an internationally renowned soloist, clinician and speaker having appeared in over 40 states and 30 countries including Japan, Brazil, Russia and Singapore. In 2014 he ended a 14 year tenure as the tuba player for Boston Brass. Andrew has also appeared with the National Symphony Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, New World Symphony, Alarm Will Sound and the Marine Band of Mexico. As an Educational Ambassador for Jupiter Band Instruments, Andrew has appeared all over the world as both a teacher and performer. He has presented at over 20 state music educator conferences and taught master classes at some of the finest music schools in the world including Juilliard, the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory in Singapore. Andrew currently hosts two podcasts. "The Brass Junkies" is a podcast interviewing the best brass players in the world. "The Entrepreneurial Musician" features interviews with some of the most successful people in the music business. Andrew is also the author of "A Band Director's Guide To Everything Tuba: A Collection of Interviews with the Experts" which features interviews with Sam Pilafian, Pat Sheridan, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and others. The second volume, "A Band Director's Guide to Everything Trombone: A Collection of Interviews with the Experts", features interviews with Joe Alessi, Harry Watters, Ralph Sauer and others. Andrew is proud to serve on the Board of Directors for the Mockingbird Foundation, a non-profit organization which has awarded over $1 million in grants to help bring music education to underserved populations. Andrew lives in the Washington, DC area with his son Nicholas, his dog Izabella, and his wife Tiffany, who he thinks is the best band director in the country. He has also seen the band Phish 184 times. No, really.

We had the privilege of interviewing Marco Walsh, Board President of The Mockingbird Foundation and a prominent member of the Phish.Net community who's given countless hours of his time over the years. This interview gave us the chance to talk in depth about the history of the site and the Foundation, while hearing about the incredible work that all the volunteers have done for 20+ years. We of course also touch on the Phish Companion. Hey, it's the holidays! Pick one up for a friend or loved one. Also, there's a contest! The Mockingbird Foundation donated one copy of the book as well as a really cool poster. All you have to do is share this post with your friends on Facebook and/or Twitter using #MbirdHFPod and we'll pick two random winners (one for the book and one for the poster) on Monday, December 5. Marco also shares memories from his first show, 4.17.92 at the Warfield in San Francisco. We talk a bit about that tour and that show, and we play a few tracks from that night. A great memory for Marco and a good show to revisit. Hope you enjoy. Please subscribe and review us on iTunes and follow us on Twitter. Also like us on Facebook. And check out CashorTrade for face value tickets to shows across the country. If you are on Stitcher, give us a review. Intro/Outro Music: Phish, Harry Hood, 8.6.96 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the tour closer from Chula Vista, we're back with Brad! We included a clip from the Tube from last night -- it kicked ass! Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Also, if you haven't yet, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Coventry Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the Quick Hit from The Forum, we have our very own Brad! We included a clip from the Waves. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Also, if you haven't yet, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Coventry Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the Quick Hit from BGCA night 3, we have Chris Pandolfi joining us. He's the banjo player for The Infamous Stringdusters, and a huge Phish fan. He shares his experience from the BGCA shows. We included a clip from last night's Fee. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Coventry Music See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we're recapping last night's show from San Francisco with Felicia. This Quick Hit features a clip from A Song I Heard The Ocean Sing. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from Lazy Lightning See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Quick Hit is recapping last night's show in San Francisco, with our guest Matt. We've included a clip from the great Sneakin' Sally. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today's Quick Hit is recapping last night's show at The Gorge, with our guest Jon. We share some of the Weekapaug and some of the Hood. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from OlkerPhoto See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Phish is back on the West Coast, and today we have Brad & Jonathan recapping the first night of The Gorge. We have a clip of the No Men In No Man's Land > Stash. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Jane's Addiction, Summertime Rolls Photo from @OlkerPhoto See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's Quick Hit, we're reviewing the Syracuse show from Sunday night. We are joined by Jake, who caught the past 9 shows of the tour! In a show with lots of banter, we included the Ha Ha Ha with some introduction from Trey. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Enjoy! Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's Quick Hit, we're reviewing last night's show. We are joined by Alex, who shares his take on Hartford. Great Saturday night show, and we included a clip from the Meat from last night. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Enjoy! Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime Photo from @PhishAtTheMann See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's Quick Hit, we're reviewing the Great Woods show. We are joined by Brian and Brittany, who share their take on last night's show. Lots of great music from last night to chat about! We've included a clip from the Cities jam (from set 1!). Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! Also, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime Photo from Andrea Nusinov See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's Quick Hit, we're reviewing the show from the Cross Insurance Arena in Portland (this venue will ALWAYS be known as the Cumberland County Civic Center). We're joined by Portland residents Josh & CJ, who help us break the show down. We've included a clip from the Tweezer. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! Also, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For today's Quick Hit, Chillwig is back with us to review the last night of SPAC. He also wrote today's review for Phish.net, which you should check out. Plenty of controversy and thoughts for discussion. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! Also, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Our Quick Hit from SPAC Saturday night is up! We're joined by The Vic, who we're happy to have back on the podcast. Also included a clip from last night's Light -> Golden Age. Here's a shot of The Vic with his personalized meme memorialized on a card for Summer Tour. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! Also, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from last night's show at SPAC, with our buddy Patrick, an old friend of the podcast (from episode 6!). Patrick has some good pics and videos from last night on his Instagram feed as well. The Chalk Dust is what we've chosen to share with you, because wow, this is probably the jam of the tour thus far. Some really fun stuff going on here. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! Also, check out the Phish Companion! The Mockingbird Foundation does great work, and this is a good way to support them. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from last night's show at The Mann, with Matt, who's joined us before. Today we've included the Crosseyed & Painless jam, which segues into a new song, Friends. We also included some of the Hood jam, because, you know, Hood. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! P.S. If you haven't yet seen the new Phish Companion from the good folks at The Mockingbird Foundation, check it out. It's beautiful and supports a great cause. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from last night's show at The Mann, with Dianna, who's joined us before. She also wrote the recap for Phish.net, which you should check out! We included a clip of the new song, Breath & Burning, along with the segue into Timber. Great stuff in the 2nd set. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! P.S. If you haven't yet seen the new Phish Companion from the good folks at The Mockingbird Foundation, check it out. It's beautiful and supports a great cause. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from last night's show at Klipsch (it will always be Deer Creek to us). We're joined by our friend Art, who shares his experience with us. We included a clip from the Light jam from last night as well as the segue from Golden Age -> Boogie On. The photo you see is the aftermath of a huge storm that just missed the venue -- but left a beautiful sunset. Here's the full setlist, via Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com. Thanks for listening! P.S. If you haven't yet seen the new Phish Companion from the good folks at The Mockingbird Foundation, check it out. It's beautiful and supports a great cause. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from Wrigley Field night 2, with the HF Pod team. We've included a clip from the Piper -> Steam from last night, excellent segue and a really energetic jam in Piper. If you haven't yet seen the new Phish Companion from the good folks at The Mockingbird Foundation, check it out. It's beautiful and supports a great cause. Here's a link to the full setlist from Wrigley night 2 from Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com as well. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think about this series. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Here's a Quick Hit from Wrigley Field night 1, with our good friend Brian Brinkman. As a lifelong Cubs fan born and raised in Chicago, this was a huge night for Brian. We're glad he was able to share it with us. We've included a clip from the Twist from last night, which really just shows how nimble the band is, with their ability to "turn on a dime" in the middle of a jam, as Brian said. If you haven't yet seen the new Phish Companion from the good folks at The Mockingbird Foundation, check it out. It's beautiful and supports a great cause. Here's a link to the full setlist from Wrigley night 1 from Phish.net, and you can download the show from LivePhish.com as well. Thanks for listening, let us know what you think about this series. Intro/Outro Music: Ella Fitzgerald, Summertime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.