Confessions of a Phish Phan: It Was Never About the Band:

I’ve been to 50 shows and never given a dime. Here’s what that says about Alumni Identity.

When it comes to Phish, I’m like the alum who attends Homecoming every year but never gives.

You see, I grew up in Vermont in the 90s. I didn’t like Phish right away. It took a while to appreciate the extended jams and improvisation. My friends kept pushing me, though, and by the time I graduated high school, I was hooked.

My first concert was in December…