Page McConnell Quotes

• Each of our 900 shows so far was different – maybe that’s what makes the fans come back to our gigs time and again. And that they’re always part of the show. Phish concerts are a communal experience.

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  Topics in Experience

  Tags in Different

• Every piece has its own identity which we develop by the rule ‘We know no limits.’ We follow the inspiration of the moment and don’t worry if what we’re playing is alternative, progressive or fusion rock.

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  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Inspiration

• I didn’t have bands that I was playing with growing up, so I learned to try to adapt and play these songs that were guitar songs on the piano, and sing them.

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  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Musical, Guitarist

• If you can play live and support yourself, it’s one of the few ways you’re going to actually get paid in this business these days.

  Page McConnell

  Topics in Business

  Tags in Yourself

• My dad also plays a little banjo and guitar, my mom plays the mandolin.

  Page McConnell

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Music, Play

• You can’t force something like that. But we have encouraged our audience, because we avoid the confrontation of regular rock concerts: us up here, you down there. Instead, we’re looking for interaction.

  Page McConnell

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Avoid, Audience

• You never know where your influences are going to come from, or where you’re going to find your inspiration.

  Page McConnell

  Topics in Uncategorized

  Tags in Inspiration

Page McConnell (7)

Birth:	17th May, 1963
Nationality:	American
Profession:	Lyricist, Musician

About

Page Samuel McConnell is an American multi-instrumentalist most noted for his work as a songwriter and keyboardist with the American rock band Phish. He plays on stage right which is referred to by fans as "Page Side, Rage Side." In addition to being a member of Phish since 1985, McConnell has had several other musical liaisons during his career, including a trio named Vida Blue. He released his first solo album, featuring original compositions, in 2007.

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