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May 20, 2012

Jon Fishman: Hug Your Farmer 05/18/2012 DAUD S. Burlington, VT

Jon Fishman: Videos, Setlist, Recap – Hug Your Farmer – A Tribute to Levon Helm [Hidden Track]

April 14, 2012

Fish: Jon Fishman Leads World’s Largest Cowbell Ensemble [Hidden Track]

In a scene that would make Will Ferrell proud, the Burlington Free Press reports that roughly 1,600 cowbell-playing revelers lined Church Street in Burlington to form what Ben & Jerry’s claims is the World’s Largest Cowbell Ensemble. The ice cream makers put the event together to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Phish Food and to raise funds for Vermont Flood Recovery through the WaterWheel Foundation. Those assembled rang their cowbells along with four tunes performed by a  band fronted by Phish drummer Jon Fishman, one of which was Blue Oyster Cult’s (Don’t Fear) The Reaper, natch.

March 31, 2012

Fish: Everyone Orchestra Sets Release Date [Jambands.com]

March 21, 2012

Celebrations: Jon Fishman to Lead World’s Largest Cowbell Ensemble [Ben & Jerry's]

January 5, 2012

Jon Fishman: Sample a Track From Everyone Orchestra’s Studio Album [SoundCloud]

January 4, 2012

Videos: Jon Fishman Warming Up / Jon Fishman Drum Set Explanation

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December 3, 2011

Jon Fishman: Help Kickstart The First Everyone Orchestra Album [Phish.net]

October 14, 2011

Fish: The Fishmans To Open General Store [Bangor Daily News]

Briar Fishman said she and her husband came from Vermont six years ago and run Elderflower Farm, which produces blueberries, milk, yogurt, mozzarella and other cheeses. Starting later this month, they will be holding a Saturday farmers market outside the store. When the store opens next year they’ll be selling local produce, bulk goods and dry goods. They’re also planning a coffee bar, a juice and smoothie bar and a brick oven for flatbread pizzas.

September 4, 2011

Plagiarism: Editor Addresses Old Fishman Interview [Westword]

August 12, 2011

Fish: Jon Fishman at Bluegrass Ball [Jambands.com]

June 13, 2011

Jon Fishman: Jazz Mandolin Project 07/27/2002 New Source DAUD Philadelphia, PA

June 8, 2011

Interviews: Jon Fishman Talks Influences [Washington Examiner]

Phish’s success can be credited to many factors.

Certainly, world-class musicianship is one. But it’s also important to realize that the free and easy jam band sound comes from a true study of music of all sorts.

“Everyone goes through phases of snobbery in their lives,” said Jon Fishman, Phish’s drummer and, of course, the namesake of the band. “Early in my life, I had favorites musicians and musicians I didn’t care for. As our careers professed, we are now the older guys on the block … and we inevitably want to [get to know and appreciate] many other musicians.”

May 17, 2011

Old School: Jon Fishman’s Yearbook Picture [Coventry]

March 15, 2011

In Memoriam: Jon Fishman on the Passing of Joe Morello [Phish.com]

February 6, 2011

Benefits: Hug Your Farmer Photos [State of Mind]

Benefits: Hug Your Farmer Photos [Benjamin B. Bloom]

Benefits: 02/03/2011 Hug Your Farmer Benefit w/ Page and Fish SBD MATRIX S. Burlington, VT

A soundboard matrix recording of last Thursday night’s Hug Your Farmer benefit has come into circulation and features Page McConnell and Jon Fishman sit-ins scattered throughout two sets of classic rock covers. – ScottyB

February 4, 2011

Benefits: McConnell and Fishman Hug A Farmer [Hidden Track]

Higher Ground in South Burlington, VT hosted a Hug Your Farmer benefit for Pete’s Greens last night that featured a wide range of Vermont-based – or one-time Vermont-based – musicians such as Page McConnell and Jon Fishman of Phish. The goal was to raise money for the organic vegetable farm in Craftsbury within the state’s Northeast Kingdom. Other performers on the bill included TAB keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and drummer Russ Lawton.

Benefits: Gov. Shumlin, Guys From Phish and All-star Band [Brent's Notebook]

February 3, 2011

Page & Fish: Phish Members Add Star Power to Benefit [Burlington Free Press]

January 27, 2011

Fish + Page: Phish Guys to Play Benefit for Pete’s Green’s [Brent's Notebook]

Jon Fishman and Page McConnell of Phish will join several Vermont musicians for a benefit Feb. 3 at Higher Ground for Pete’s Greens, the Northeast Kingdom organic vegetable farm severely damaged by fire last month.

January 16, 2011

Fish: Jon Fishman to Participate in Everyone Orchestra Studio Session [HT]

December 3, 2010

Cactus: MGB w/ Jon Fishman 11/26/2010 Sound [VQ: A-, AQ: A-]

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November 30, 2010

Jon Fishman: BUEm 04/xx/1993 UNCIRCULATED SBD Newton, MA

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Cactus: Mike Gordon Band w/ Fishman Makisupa > Suskind [VQ: B-, AQ: B+]

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November 29, 2010

Cactus: MGB w/ Jon Fishman 11/26/2010 Alphabet Street [VQ: B-, AQ: B-]

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Cactus: Jon Fishman Sits In With Mike Gordon Band [Jambands]

Cactus: MGB w/ Jon Fishman 11/26/2010 DAUD Portland, ME

Cactus: MGB w/ Jon Fishman 11/26/2010 Sugar Shack [VQ: B, AQ: B]

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November 10, 2010

Downloads: Santana w/ Trey, Page and Fish [Online Phish Tour]

October 3, 2010

Page, Trey and Fish: Dude of Life 02/05/1994 DAUD UNCIRCULATED New York, NY

Taper Scott Bernstein shares an uncirculated recording of the Dude of Life at the Wetlands in 1994. At this show the Dude was joined by Trey on guitar, Fish on drums and even Page for a few songs on keys. As with all of Scott’s recordings, this sounds great. – ScottyB

September 22, 2010

Fishman: Jazz Mandolin Project – Ever Onward [Jambands]

You played with Jon Fishman earlier this year. Did you notice any stylistic differences on his side now that he returned to the stage with Phish?

I remember one quote from him this spring when he said, “I’m more into music now than at anytime in my whole life.” I thought that was amazing and very inspiring for me to think about. I think the guy is a very happy camper.

August 7, 2010

Fish: Fishman w/ 7 Walkers – Deal [VQ: B-, AQ: B]

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Fish & Cactus: Fishman & Gordon Join 7 Walkers [Jambands]

August 2, 2010

Interviews: Web Exclusive Part of Fish Interview [Modern Drummer]

MD: What did you learn from playing Exile On Main St.?
Jon: When Keith Richards says the blues guys were their heroes and everything they ever did was lifted from Chuck Berry and stuff, when you learn Exile On Main St., you really feel how true that is. They have managed not to over-intellectualize anything. They didn’t choke the life out of the music by doing anything fancy production-wise. The instruments sound good, they’re playing the shit out of the songs. No one’s going to accuse Mick Jagger of being overly technical, although he’s very aware of his technique. From everything I’ve heard, he’s a very cerebral guy, but he’s able to let go of all that and just play.

Interviews: Scans of Jon Fishman in Modern Drummer [Art Fitz]

July 22, 2010

Interviews: Audio of a Jon Fishman Interview From ’92 [drop.io]

May 7, 2010

Jon Fishman: w/ The Peace: The Yoga Song

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March 24, 2010

Trey & Fish: Bad Hat 01/27/1994 SBD Portland, ME

Check out this uncirculated transfer of a Bad Hat – a group featuring Trey and Fish – show from Portland, ME. Great versions of the jazz classics Milestones and So What? – ScottyB

February 10, 2010

Interviews: Trey and Fish on Modern Rock Live FM Chicago, IL

Trey and Fish discuss the upcoming release of Hoist and a host of other issues for the long-running radio show Modern Rock Live – ScottyB

November 13, 2009

Vegas ’04: Sonic Fabric – The Dress Fishman Played [MonsterFresh]

PHISH drummer, Jon Fishman commissioned Alyce to create a Sonic Fabric version of the muumu that is known for sporting during his live performances.  Santoro met with Fishman, who provided her with his entire, extensive cassette tape collection, and, by integrating these recordings into the fabric, she made the “rhythm dress”.

October 6, 2009

Interviews: Trey and Fishman – Modern Rock Live 1994

September 30, 2009

Fish: Jon Fishman Vacuum Solo @ Maine County Fair

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September 3, 2009

Jon Fishman: A Look at Fish’s Zappa Picks [Dog Gone Blog]

May 21, 2009

Trey & Jon: Bad Hat 02/23/1994 DAUD Middlebury, VT

May 20, 2009

Trey and Jon: Bad Hat 01/13/1994 AUD Burlington, VT

May 18, 2009

Trey and Fish: 02/16/1994 AUD Colchester, VT

February 20, 2009

Comeback: Coventry to Hampton – Jon Fishman [Hidden Track]

Review: JMP @ Port City Music Hall [Maine Today]

February 19, 2009

Fish: Happy Birthday – Jon Fishman [Musical Stew Daily]

February 18, 2009

Preview: Best Bet – Jazz Mandolin Project [Burlington Free Press]

January 21, 2009

Amfibian w/ Fishman: 06/19/2004 Get Back On The Train

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Amfibian w/ Fishman: 06/19/2004 Theme From The Bottom

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January 20, 2009

Amfibian w/ Fishman: 06/19/2004 Gumbo

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December 10, 2008

Fish: The Duality of Jon Fishman [Phish Thoughts]

November 12, 2008

Fish w/ Marco and Reed: 11/09/2008 Fearless

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Fish w/ Marco and Reed: 11/10/2008 The Real Morning Party

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November 11, 2008

Fish w/ Benevento, Mathis: Metzger and Dreiwtiz Join Benevento, Mathis and Fishman [Jambands]

November 9, 2008

Fish w/ Benevento and Mathis: 11/07/2008 Twin Killers

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