Trey Anastasio is the guitarist and frontman for Phish—a jamband originally from Vermont that has been going strong since 1983. Phish’s trademark is its improvisational style and unique sound that ensures each show is different from the next. This approach has led to an adoring fan base that follows the band from city-to-city each tour. I’m one of them. My time with the band dates back to 1997 when I was still in high school. I believe that Phish is the greatest rock band in history and Trey is the greatest living guitarist. But my love of Trey and Phish is not what this post is about.
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This is a photograph of my dear friend Ray Foote. He’s a bit of a personal hero. Ray pulled me through a difficult time. I did the work, but Ray was my guide. He helped me see what I couldn’t on my own. I’m in a much better place today because of him. The lessons he taught me are timeless. I continue to benefit from them and so do the people I share them with.