Amigos with Mike Finoia

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Amigos Live! The Sigma Oasis Review w/ Tom Marshall & Mike Shields Apr 04, 2020

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One day after Phish released their 14th studio album Sigma Oasis, Mike virtually sat down with Phish Lyricist Tom Marshall & Podcast host Michael Shields about the dynamic, powerful lyrics to this amazing album.

The trio also discuss Trey Anastasio's Quarantine Recordings, the messages behind the songs, and much more.

Enjoy, Be Safe, and PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS!

This Pod is for you... Mar 12, 2020

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Let's get our mind off of things. Mike discusses recent gigs, working with the photographer Limor Garfinkle, the beauty of Denver & Burlington, recommendations for long stays home, and a scary ass story from last week. Also some love for the Impractical Jokers peppered throughout.

Be safe, stay positive, and try to chill. Amigos & Mike Finoia will be bringing you hours of distractions. Be there for each other.

The Still Chasing Interviews Vol 5: Rebecca Adams Feb 21, 2020

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Vol. 5 of the Still Chasing Interviews; Rebecca Adams.

Rebecca Adams is the coolest professor in the history of academia. She brought a class of students on Dead tour to study the community surrounding the scene. Her work as Ph.D within the Gerontology Program at UNCG has led to amazing findings about the healing power of music. Give it a listen!

The Still Chasing Interviews Vol. 4: Paul Glace Feb 14, 2020

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Volume 4 of the Still Chasing Interviews: Paul Glace. Paul is the founder & developer of PhantasyTour.com, or "PT". When Paul created the site over 20 years ago, he anticipated rabid fans would use the site to place their picks for upcoming tours. Little did he know, he'd create a community forum for fans of many influential bands in the jam scene.

Mike & Paul's Discussion is part of the Still Chasing Series, which can be heard at https://www.osirispod.com/podcasts/still-chasing/

The Still Chasing Interviews Vol. 3: Andy Bernstein Feb 07, 2020

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Vol 3 of the Still Chasing Interviews: Andy Bernstein. Andy is the curator of the Pharmer's Almanac & co-founder of Headcount.org; an organization dedicated to registering music fans to vote! Andy & Mike discuss the importance of each endeavor, the love of the music, and many fun moments along the way. Visit headcount.org and get involved in saving our Democracy!

The Still Chasing Interviews Vol. 2: Tom Marshall Jan 31, 2020

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Mike Finoia's Podcast Series "Still Chasing" chronicles a life dedicated to chasing moments provided by improvisational musicians, particularly the Grateful Dead & Phish. In setting out to tell his own story, Mike reached out to friends, community members, and forefathers of the Jam music scene to discuss what keeps us coming back for more. The following series of interviews were conducted in preparation for the project.

This week's interview is with Tom Marshall, Phish lyricist & host of Under the Scales Podcast. In this conversation, Tom and Mike discuss his lifelong friendship with Phish frontman Trey Anastasio, the importance of the connection between audience and band, & never before heard stories from The Clifford Ball, childhood and more. Thank you to Tom for his time and thoughts! Keep Chasing!!

The Still Chasing Interviews Vol. 1: David Gans Jan 24, 2020

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This week's interview is with David Gans; Grateful Dead historian, musician, & host of Tales from the Golden Road. Gans penned the analogous "Grateful Dead Concerts are like Baseball Games" which perfectly summates the figures found at a concert. The two discuss a life dedicated, a relationship between audience and performer, and much more.

The Chase Continues... Jan 15, 2020

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FIRST EP of 2020.

Mike introduces us to his project Still Chasing; a look back on a quarter century of fanaticism for the band Phish and the moments they provide. Through one on one convos with Mike & Co-Host Michael Shields, never before heard interviews with pivotal members of the community and truthful anecdotes about a life on the road, Still Chasing showcases two fan's long strange trip. It's available on Osiris so go give it a listen and thanks for listening to Amigos!

The Heroes Journey - Getting to know David Welker Dec 26, 2019

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Mike sits down for another visit with American Badass Artist, David Welker. This time the guys don't talk Phish...instead they talk competitive drinking, crucifixions, questioning reality, questionable decisions that end in physical wreck, their favorite movies, and stinky prints.

Visit welkerstudios.com for info on David's exhibition happening on 12/29 at Bottleneck Gallery in Brooklyn.

Wizards and Witches: A Fall Tour Recap Dec 18, 2019

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Mike is joined by Jenn Kessler (@Phishchicks) to recap Phish's Fall Tour, including the unique small show at The Met. The two discuss the energy at shows, the lights, the fun of seeing the band in small rooms, the Community, tension & release, and much more.

Check it out, and check out Jenn's page @phishchicks / @JennkesslerArt

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