This Happened Once Before

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Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week connect with Alex! We talk about his path to the band from being introduced to them by an older brother to raging with a crutch in the air. Then we get into the Phish show from 6/17/94 at the Eagles Ballroom in Milwaukee Wisconsin. I'll also give my feedback from Bobby Weaver's show recommendation from 12/30/15 at MSG in NYC, NY. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1994-06-17 (02:27:20) • Eagles Ballroom, Milwaukee, WI https://relisten.net/phish/1994/06/17?source=162845

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week connect with Bobby Weaver! We talk about his untraditional path to the band, and how moving to the lower 48 has made seeing the band much easier. Then we dive into the Phish show from 10/11/95 Compton Terrace Theatre, Chandler AZ on this week’s episode of This Happened Once Before.  I'll also give my feedback from Joseph's show recommendation from 10/23/21 at the Coors Amphitheater in Chula Vista, CA. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1995-10-11 (02:38:22) • Compton Terrace Amphitheater, Chandler, AZ https://relisten.net/phish/1995/10/11?source=163592

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week, I connect with Joseph. A seasoned Phish fan, we talk about his path to Phish and the show he attended on 5/28/94 at the Laguna Seca Raceway in Monterey, CA. I'll also give my feedback from Reed's recommendation of 8/22/15- Night 2 of the Magnaball festival. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1994-05-28 (02:28:49) • Laguna Seca Raceway, Monterey, CA https://relisten.net/phish/1994/05/28?source=163813

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week, I reconnect with Reed! We discuss the performances of Gamehendge from 1994 in addition to this past New Year's Eve. Also, I share my thoughts on Bobby's show recommendation from 7/12/23 in Huntsville, AL. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1994-07-08 (02:56:37) • Great Woods, Mansfield, MA https://relisten.net/phish/1994/07/08?source=162708  

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week, I talk about my first show experience from 12/29/93 at the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum.  Also, I share my thoughts on Oliver's show recommendation from 7/11/23 from Huntsville, AL. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1993-12-29 (02:30:39) • New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, CT https://relisten.net/phish/1993/12/29?source=163366

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I’m joined by Bobby & Oliver, the father/son hosts of the Phish Phry podcast. They bring their energy, passion and unique perspective as we dive into a rare, one-set show from the band, opening for Santana on 7/25/92 from the Stowe Performing Arts Center, Stowe VT Also, I share my thoughts on Noah's show recommendation from 6/30/2019 in Camden NJ. Let's get the show on the road.  If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or recommend a show for a future episode contact me at happendoncebefore@gmail.com, This Happened Once Before Podcast on Facebook, or @thobpodcast on Instagram.  Phish • 1992-07-25 (01:02:29) • Stowe Performing Arts Center, Stowe, VT https://relisten.net/phish/1992/07/25?source=163228    

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I’m joined by Noah, who has attended 130+ shows over his time seeing the band. Noah brings his knowledge, experience, and passion as we discuss his journey to Phish, highlights from the shows he’s attended, and then we discuss the show from 5/28/1989 at Ian McLean’s Farm Hebron, NY.  Also, I share my thoughts on Derek's recommendation from 7/24/22 at the Meadows in Hartford, CT. Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com Phish • 1989-05-28 (04:05:37) • Ian McLean's Farm, Hebron, NY https://relisten.net/phish/1989/05/28?source=163356

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Derek, a veteran of the scene, we talk about his journey to Phish, some of the shows he has attended over the years, and then dive into Phish's New Year's Eve show from 12/31/93. Thank you to Derek for bringing his years of experience seeing the band and New England credentials for this long conversation on the 30th anniversary of this masterpiece.  Also, I share my thoughts on Powell's recommendation from 8/2/2022 at the Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH. Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com Phish • 2022-08-02 (02:42:38) • Blossom Music Center, Cuyahoga Falls, OH https://relisten.net/phish/2022/08/02?source=563446

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Powell, a recent convert to the band, his musical perspective and openness to the experience made this a great conversation. We discuss how he got into the band, and what he loves most and then we dive into this week’s show on 5/14/92 from the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY. Thank you to Powell for bringing his unique professional perspective on some of the mental aspects of being a fan, openness to the whole experience, and showing how positive it is to find new experiences in life.    Also, I share my thoughts on Reed's recommendation from 9/5/15  at the Dick's Sporting Goods Arena in CO.  Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com Phish • 1992-05-14 (02:52:02) • The Capitol Theatre, Port Chester, NY https://relisten.net/phish/1992/05/14?source=163777

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Reed the coolest 12yo music fan whose love of Phish and all music is infectious.  We discuss how he got into the band, and what he loves most and then we dive into this week’s show on 12/29/95 from the Worcester Centrum in Worcester, MA. Thank you to Reed for making this a great conversation. His energy, passion, and next-level musical knowledge made this a really fun conversation.  Also, I share my thoughts on Isaac's recommendation from 10/20/21  at the Matthew Knight Arena in Eugene, OR. Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com Listen to the show we discuss here: Phish • 1995-12-29 (02:25:34) • The Centrum, Worcester, MA https://relisten.net/phish/1995/12/29?source=162478

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Isaac who has been a fan since 2019 and has seen the band on both coasts already! We discuss how he got into the band, and what he loves most and then we dive into this week’s show from 7/13/1994 at the Big Birch Concert Pavillion Patterson, NY. Thank you to Isaac for making this a great conversation. His thoughtful answers, creative insight, and even brought some stats! Also, I share my thoughts on Ivy's recommendation from 10/14/23 at the United Center in Chicago, IL.   Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com Listen to the show we discuss here: Phish • 1994-07-13 (02:29:26) • Big Birch Concert Pavilion, Patterson, NY https://relisten.net/phish/1994/07/13?source=162627

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Ivy who has been a fan for about a year but has attended five shows already! We discuss how she got into the band, and what she loves most and then we dive into this week’s show from May 24, 1988, at Nectar's in Burlington, VT. Thank you to Ivy for making this a great conversation. Her passion, knowledge of musical history, and passion for the band come through during the hour. Also, I share my thoughts on  Joseph's recommendation from 8/31/12 at Dick's.  Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com. Listen to the show we discuss here: Phish • 1988-05-24 (03:09:46) • Nectar's, Burlington, VT https://relisten.net/phish/1988/05/24?source=163719  

Welcome to the This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans. I'm your host, Bill, a Phish fan for 30 years, and I started this podcast to have conversations with younger fans new to the band. We discuss how they found Phish, and what excites them most about the group and then we have a conversation about a show from the band's era from 1988-1996. Let's get the show on the road!  

Welcome to This Happened Once Before, a conversation between generational Phish fans.  I’m your host Bill and this week I am joined by Joseph who is new to Phish and got to his first show in Chicago this last fall tour.  We discuss how he got into the band, and what he loves most and then we dive into this week’s show from July 21, 1991, at Arrowhead Ranch Parkville, NY. Thank you to Joseph for making this a great conversation. His energy, musical knowledge, and deep passion for Phish come through clearly.  Let's get the show on the road.  To be part of an upcoming episode or to recommend a show contact me at happenedoncebefore@gmail.com. Listen to the show we discussed: Phish • 1991-07-21 (02:21:15) • Arrowhead Ranch, Parksville, NY https://relisten.net/phish/1991/07/21?source=163871