I'd just like to do a little bragging, my cousin is in Easy Star All Stars (reggae band, maybe a couple of you have heard of it) and my other cousin is in Phish bassist's Mike Gordon's band. And I met Mike Gordon, though I've never listened to Phish. Does anybody like either of these bands? Are you impressed with my family?
You should start listening to Phish, straight up. I built my whole musical career over the guitar of Trey Anastasio.
If you speak the truth, then that is awesome. I agree, you should jam some phish Gordo is a good man, love the guy I also love his short stories Yes Dub side of the moon and Radiodread are masterpieces- 2 Solid realations in the family tree!!
I'm not a fan of Easy All Stars, but you should really give fish a listen. IMO more interesting than The Grateful Dead, but same type of music. If you are just starting to listen to them, give Farmhouse (the album) a listen: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBoI4n4mV4U (Title track) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MgjcPsPLCOA (Instrumental track)