April 13, 2004Friends,After almost 10 years of continual semi-regular updating, I am putting my Phish page to rest.I have very much enjoyed keeping this site up to date for so many years and hearing about how it has brought much joy into your lives. The simple truth is that I am no longer at a point where I can continue to put my energies into it in the manner in which it deserves. Instead of feeling like I\'m neglecting something and to avoid letting it simply fall into outdated oblivion, I want to make it clear that I won\'t be updating or maintaining the information here any longer.I\'ve always believed in giving props to those that deserve it, and I\'ve included links at the top of this page to sites that can provide the most complete and up to date information on Phish.I\'ve very much got my work cut out for me as my energy is diverted away from the Phish page. For the last 5 years, I have been developing JamBase as a daily destination for tour dates and information for thousands of bands around the world. The goal of JamBase has been simple: To connect music fans everywhere with the music they love.The story of JamBase actually begins with this Phish page. As my musical tastes began evolving beyond the Vermont foursome in 1998, I started linking to the official websites of different bands from the bottom of my Phish page. These bands shared a common energy with my love for Phish and it seemed were connected through a collective scene. As the list evolved, I quickly realized that if anyone wanted to know when one of those bands was playing in their home town, they would have to go each of the official websites individually. At the time, there was no centralized system for organizing tour dates about the bands that I liked, so I started a database. What began as a mere hobby has grown into a full fledged business endeavor, and JamBase currently serves as a music marketing company helping bands and fans connect all over the world.We just launched a new site this week, and with it comes new opportunities and challenges. The fresh face represents a chance to grow from a new foundation, and I\'m extremely excited about the road ahead. Focusing on how to continue to best serve our vibrant musical community, I very much look forward to sharing good times with all of you as we evolve to the next level together.Thanks again for giving me the opportunity, positive reinforcement, and well wishes to continue maintaining this site for so long. I will surely miss it, but the best is yet to come.The time has come when I can finally say that this has all been wonderful, but now I\'m on my way...Peace,Andy GadielSan Francisco, CAp.s. While I won\'t be in Las Vegas this weekend (I\'m heading back to Chicago for some family celebrations), I wish you all the best in bliss and am excited to see the Phish boys again the next time they come my way.
Originally posted by davepeck more weird (read: bad) phish-related news:http://phish.com/news/index.php?year=2004#story172From Phish.comWe\'re sorry to announce that Phish lighting director Chris Kuroda won\'t be at the board for the Las Vegas shows due to personal reasons. Our good friend Fenton Williams, longtime lighting director for Dave Matthews Band, will be filling in. We\'re grateful to Fenton for rallying to the cause on such short notice and hope you\'ll join us in welcoming him to the fold for the Vegas shows.
Originally posted by Gfunk shit, just cause there is a different lighting guy? i mean kuroda is definately the man, but is that enough to say fuck it and go see moe. instead? (not to dis moe.)
